fisherman
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But for Grant Trask, a retired commercial fisherman, the run doesn’t make sense.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
“If you’re a windsurfer or fisherman or boater—basically, someone who cares about weather in specific locations—there’ve been good apps out there for a while now,” he said.
From Slate ● Aug. 21, 2026
Local fisherman Wyck Crawford, played by a delightfully rascally Stephen Root, serves as Loftis’ human antagonist, warning the mayor of impending doom.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
Edward Afful, a fisherman of 20 years, says shrinking catches have left many crews struggling to recover the cost of fuel for their boats.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
Most of the men in Zmeyreka were fishermen, but Ivan was too well dressed to be the son of a fisherman.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
The shark made a few circles, leaving fishermen on the pier stunned.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
A rare hammerhead shark was spotted circling Malibu Pier, giving local fishermen a surprise as unusually warm ocean waters draw tropical marine life north.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026
As they waited, dozens of people protested the disappearance of eight fishermen between January and March, which family members and the NGO Human Rights Watch blame on US military personnel.
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
But the format change has reignited experienced fishermen, like McKinney’s Angler of the Year rival, Cory Johnston.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026
The docks were already crowded with sailors and fishermen preparing for the day.
From I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 by Lauren Tarshis
