Posts tagged commercial fishing
Matt Rockhold, F/V Friendliest Catch
Matt Rockhold, F/V Friendliest Catch

The day starts early for Santa Cruz-native Matt Rockhold, 49. Most days he wakes up before sunrise to motor his boat, F/V Friendliest Catch, out of the Santa Cruz harbor to fish for either rock crab or California halibut and lingcod. By lunchtime his boat is tied up at the dock and he’s off to his other full time job as marketing director for Buell Wetsuits & Surf. If the surfs up, he’ll paddle out before heading home. Learn more about Matt’s many talents and presence in this community.

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Fisherman, Santa CruzNick Rahaimcommercial fishing, surfing, Santa Cruz, Monterey Bay, #montereybayseafood, #knowyourfisherman, Matt Rockhold, Buell Wetsuits & Surf, pro surfer, santa cruz surfing
Kristen Deyerle, Sea Harvest Fish Market and Restaurant
Kristen Deyerle, Sea Harvest Fish Market and Restaurant

Being the spouse of a commercial fisherman or woman is not easy: They’ll be gone for long hours if not days, income can vary wildly from year-to-year, and they make their living in one of the most dangerous occupations in the country. But for Kristen Deyerle, the challenges of being the better half of a commercial fisherman have been tempered by the adventure, community, and tradition of commercial fishing in Monterey Bay.

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Moss LandingNick RahaimDeyerle Brothers Seafood, Sea Harvest, Monterey Bay, commercial fishing, know your fisherman