Summary
A swarm of hungry seagulls wheeled above the Dropping Springs Bait Co. on the Portland Fish Pier last week as a truck filled with Gulf of Maine herring dumped its glistening contents into barrels for salting.
The herring, freshly landed in South Portland by the trawler Irish Venture, was destined for lobster traps up and down the coast. At this time of year, as the lobster season shifts into high gear, ensuring a good supply is vital, said Jeff Legere, operations manager at the bait company.See the full content of this document
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The Preferred Bait for Maine Lobster Traps.
But with New England fishery regulators poised to vote on a new management plan for herring Thursday, lobstermen can't take the supply of bait for granted.
"You want to preserve the fishery but not put people out of work," said Legere.The...See the full content of this document
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