Fall 2018 Sockeye Market Report Now Available

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BBRSDA’s Andy Wink has prepared the Fall 2018 Sockeye Market report. This report contains information on market conditions for Bristol Bay sockeye and an analysis of how much resource value is retained by the harvesting and processor sectors. Andy will also be giving a presentation at the BBRSDA Member Meeting at the Pacific Marine Expo on 11/19 from 1-3pm in Media Room 1D47. Shop by the meeting if you’re at the Show! You can read and download the new report here:

Fall 2018 Sockeye Market Report

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Safety Equipment Discounts from LFS and BBRSDA

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ATTENTION: SAFETY DISCOUNTS FOR BB FISHERMEN!! BBRSDA has teamed up with gear suppliers to bring you savings on safety equipment as part of our Safety Initiative program. All of these products could mean the difference between life or death. Click on the pictures below to see discounted safety equipment offered through LFS Marine. Prices are good through Fish Expo (11/20). To order, call LFS Marine at 800-426-8860 or stop in to one of their stores and provide your permit number at checkout. This deal is available for BB driftnetters and setnetters. If you'd like, LFS can ship your items to Naknek or Dillingham for the 2019 season. Safety equipment saves lives! BBRSDA works hard to send you home with as much money in your pocket as possible, but coming home is the most important part of any season.

RSW Discount Program

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RSW Discount Program

The BBRSDA has purchased a number of 7.5T hydraulic drive, water cooled, RSW units manufactured by Pacific West Refrigeration.

These units will be available at cost for resale to BBRSDA members on a first come first serve basis. Resale price is $20,500 per unit. Payment must be made in full prior to the release of a unit. The BBRSDA cannot provide financing on the purchase of these units.

Go to bbrsda.com/quality for more information and to apply!

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Summer 2018 Fresh Promotions

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Summer 2018 Fresh Promotions

This July, we partnered with five separate retailers to promote Fresh Bristol Bay Sockeye in stores. All in, we supported fresh promotions at more than 350 retail locations from Seattle, to Texas, to Cleveland. We appreciate the support of our retail partners and give kudos to our fleet for delivering chilled, well cared for fish! 

For more details on our 2018 fresh promotions check out our latest Waypoints.

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Economic Benefits of the Bristol Bay Salmon Industry

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Prior to joining BBRSDA, Andy Wink recently completed an updated economic impact study about the Bristol Bay salmon industry. The study provides a comprehensive account of fishery value and the economic benefits it produces, making it an excellent reference source for BBRSDA and other industry groups/companies/partners. A summary handout can be found here, or find a comfy chair and read the full report here. 

RSW Discount Program

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RSW Discount Program

The BBRSDA has purchased a number of 7.5T hydraulic drive, water cooled, RSW units manufactured by Pacific West Refrigeration.

The units have been purchased at a bulk rate discount and will be available at cost for resale to BBRSDA members on a first come, first serve basis. Priority will be given to applicants who can provide proof of installation prior to the 2018 fishing season. 

Currently, units are available for pick up in Seattle, WA. Some units will also be available for pick up in Naknek, AK by the end of April 2018. 

Go to bbrsda.com/quality for more information and to apply!

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Free RSW Consultations

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Free RSW Consultations

UPDATE: MRS is completely booked for Spring 2018. Consult spots for Fall 2018 are filling up fast; contact Mendi ASAP to arrange your Free RSW Consultation.

The BBRSDA has partnered with Marine Refrigeration Solutions to offer free one-on-one RSW consultations to our members in 2018. Doug and Mendi will work with you to ensure that you are getting the right type/size unit for your needs and provide you with customized installation drawings and a plumbing list specific to YOUR boat.

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2018 Bristol Bay Forecast→

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2018 Bristol Bay Forecast

Just in time for Pacific Marine Expo, the 2018 forecast has been released by ADF&G and it looks like it's going to be another big year!  Total run is forecasted at 51 million with a harvest of 39 million.  Deputy Director of Commercial Fisheries, Forrest Bowers, will present the forecast at our member meeting on Thursday at 1pm in media room 1D47 at Pacific Marine Expo.  He will also be at our booth #4114 in the Alaska Hall on Friday afternoon.

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