Issue 176 Table of Contents

A Maine Tradition
Trolling for salmon is an art in relaxation. A seasoned angler has some good tips.

A Trustworthy Grumman Canoe
An old Grumman canoe has proven its worth.

An Inventor’s Hi-Tech Rowing Shell
R. Buckminster Fuller's rowing needles

Boatbuilding on a Smaller Scale
Robert Rice has become the custodian of his family’s boatbuilding history. He also builds boat models.

Boatyard Dogs Tiller & Kanga
Tiller and Kanga

Cottrell Whitehall: Rowing Elegance
Cottrell Boatbuilding, classic small rowing boats

Falling in love with Maine lakes
Falling in love with Maine lakes

Fly Reel Makers of Maine
Maine’s storied history of fishing tackle includes men who designed and built early salmon reels.

I Can’t Believe What I Just Heard
In his years as a Maine wildlife biologist Ron Joseph has heard some wild tales.

Letters to the Editor - Issue 176
Letters to the Editor - Issue 176

Maine I Love — Isaac Remsen
Through photographer Isaac Remsen's lens

Monson Arts: Cultivating the Muse
Artists and writers find space, time and community on the shores of Lake Hebron.

New boats, new engines, turn off the water
Electric engines, lobster landings, yoga for fishermen

Rangeley: Mountain Magic
Western Maine's mountains, lakes and ponds

Rocky Arrival at Ragged Island
An overnight sail to Criehaven and a lucky rescue.

Sales, Service, Storage & Boatbuilding
Hamlin’s Marine operates four sites, offers sales, service, and manufacturing.

The Hunt for a Bigger, Better Boat
A cancer diagnosis inspires the search for a bigger boat, and the hunt is never easy.

Tracking the Health of Acadia’s Lakes
Protecting the water supplies in Acadia.

Welcome Downeast
Pollen, peonies, island camping