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"Hi, Megan. I’m not sure how I came across your Instagram, but I’m really grateful I did. I met my partner this year, and he’s left a few months earlier this year, but he just left for the crab season this morning.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
It’s our first year together, and we spent the holidays with his family (his dad is also a commercial fisherman with a sweet, intelligent mom and family who know the routine so well). I couldn’t be happier, but also my heart hurts more than ever right now. Thank you for making sense of the first year being the hardest, and it will get better. I have plans to be super busy and have great support, but maybe you could offer any advice..."⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I love getting emails like this. The whole point of doing what I do is to connect with other partners of commercial fishermen out there to relate in this crazy-ass lifestyle! On the blog is a full email exchange between me and a reader, showing how POCFs get through tough times like this together. Full story on meganwaldrep.com or Link in bio!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#commercialfishinglife #partnersofcommercialfishing #adivce #sos #fishinglifestyle #pocf

Fun Fact: Though shellfish are high in cholesterol, it is not considered *bad for you*. Check this out: "Lobsters, clams, crab, and shrimp — are an excellent source of protein, B vitamins, iron, and selenium.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Additionally, shellfish contain bioactive components — such as carotenoid antioxidants and the amino acid taurine — that help prevent heart disease and lower “bad” LDL cholesterol.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Populations that consume more seafood have demonstratively lower rates of heart disease, diabetes, and inflammatory diseases like arthritis." (healthline.com)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I'm no doctor but when it comes to eating these "mudbugs," sign me the F up! How about you? What's your take on this?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#fishingboats #commercialfishing #eatwild #knowyourfisherman #fishingvessel #commercialfisherman #lobsterlife #wildcaughtfish #wildcaughtseafood #localfisherman #commercialfishingpics #eatlocalseafood #commercialfisherman #commercialfishingboat #americanseafood #commercialfishingfamily #commercialfishingindustry #partnerofacommercialfisherman #commercialfishingwoman #pcfishermen #pcfisherman #pocfishermen #pocfisherman #pocf

He loves Dad jokes. Thank God.😆⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Drop your best dad joke here! 👇🏽
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#commercialfishing #californialobster #localfisherman #knowyourfisherman #dadjokesforlife #pocfisherman #pocf

You’re looking at a future pair of tennis shoes, sunglasses, or your next phone case...seriously! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Nicole Baker and her team at @netyourproblem takes old nets and used gear and recycles them into plastic bead type things to be made into new products. "Fishing gear is made from plastic, so that means it can be ground up and melted down into raw plastic just like the many things you put in your household recycling. There aren't as many recyclers that process nets, and it's a little harder to collect a 5 ton net than a couple of water bottles, but we are up for the challenge." Learn more about Nicole's incredible company on meganwaldrep.com now. Link in Bio!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#netyourproblem #recyclenets #recyclegear #commercialfishing #sustainablefishing #ecofriendly #commercialfishermen #pocf

Boat names have great stories behind them, and Chris's boat is no exception. Here is the F/V Joseph Warren. We flew to Cape Cod a few years ago to find her. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
The former owner was also a history teacher and named the boat after a man who is lost in most history books: Joseph Warren was a physician and colleague of the founding fathers. He was actually the guy who ordered Paul Revere and William Dawes “midnight ride” and warn rebels of the oncoming British Army. So cool! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Eventually, he was deemed a Major General in the Continental Army but rescinded the title to fight on the front lines with his men. He mart his fate at the Bunker Hill. Now that’s a Ride-or-Die, FOR REAL THO! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
There's even a depiction of his death, hanging in Boston's Museum of Fine Arts: "The Death of General Warren at the Battle of Bunker's Hill, June 17, 1775," (John Trumbull, dated 1834).⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Of course, not all names have a serious backstory. Some are named after family members, which is so sweet! I seriously wouldn’t mind if Chris named a boat, The Megan Waldrep. Has a nice ring to it 😆⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I'd love to know, what's you or your partner's boat name?🤔 Please drop in the comments below!👇🏽⚓️⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#fishingboats #commercialfishing #eatwild #knowyourfisherman #fishingvessel #commercialfisherman #lobsterlife #wildcaughtfish #wildcaughtseafood #localfisherman #commercialfishingpics #eatlocalseafood #commercialfisherman #commercialfishingboat #americanseafood #commercialfishingfamily #commercialfishingindustry #partnerofacommercialfisherman #commercialfishingwoman #pcfishermen #pcfisherman #pocfishermen #pocfisherman #pocf

Me, at our Low Country Boil last night. Love being in the South! 😆 Happy Mardi Gras, y’all!
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Photo by Catherine Losing ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#lowcountryboil #seafoodboil #seafooddinner #eatusseafood #fashionphotography #catherinelosing #pocf

🎋Red is considered a lucky color in the Chinese culture, so around the Chinese New Year, spiny lobsters take center stage! Celebratory meals mean gorgeous over-the-top tablescapes with food meticulously staged around a lobster centerpiece. I think it's easy to say, whoever gets this bad boy will be lucky AF!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Speaking of, what do you consider a lucky charm? 🤔⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Happy Chinese New Year, y’all!🦞⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#fishingboats #commercialfishing #eatwild #knowyourfisherman #fishingvessel #commercialfisherman #lobsterlife #wildcaughtfish #wildcaughtseafood #localfisherman #commercialfishingpics #eatlocalseafood #commercialfisherman #commercialfishingboat #americanseafood #commercialfishingfamily #spinylobster #commercialfishingindustry #partnerofacommercialfisherman #commercialfishingwoman #pcfishermen #pcfisherman #pocfishermen #pocfisherman #pocf

"Hi, Megan. I’m not sure how I came across your Instagram, but I’m really grateful I did. I met my partner this year, and he’s left a few months earlier this year, but he just left for the crab season this morning.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
It’s our first year together, and we spent the holidays with his family (his dad is also a commercial fisherman with a sweet, intelligent mom and family who know the routine so well). I couldn’t be happier, but also my heart hurts more than ever right now. Thank you for making sense of the first year being the hardest, and it will get better. I have plans to be super busy and have great support, but maybe you could offer any advice..."⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I love getting emails like this. The whole point of doing what I do is to connect with other partners of commercial fishermen out there to relate in this crazy-ass lifestyle! On the blog is a full email exchange between me and a reader, showing how POCFs get through tough times like this together. Full story on meganwaldrep.com or Link in bio!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#commercialfishinglife #partnersofcommercialfishing #adivce #sos #fishinglifestyle #pocf

Fun Fact: Though shellfish are high in cholesterol, it is not considered *bad for you*. Check this out: "Lobsters, clams, crab, and shrimp — are an excellent source of protein, B vitamins, iron, and selenium.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Additionally, shellfish contain bioactive components — such as carotenoid antioxidants and the amino acid taurine — that help prevent heart disease and lower “bad” LDL cholesterol.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Populations that consume more seafood have demonstratively lower rates of heart disease, diabetes, and inflammatory diseases like arthritis." (healthline.com)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I'm no doctor but when it comes to eating these "mudbugs," sign me the F up! How about you? What's your take on this?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#fishingboats #commercialfishing #eatwild #knowyourfisherman #fishingvessel #commercialfisherman #lobsterlife #wildcaughtfish #wildcaughtseafood #localfisherman #commercialfishingpics #eatlocalseafood #commercialfisherman #commercialfishingboat #americanseafood #commercialfishingfamily #commercialfishingindustry #partnerofacommercialfisherman #commercialfishingwoman #pcfishermen #pcfisherman #pocfishermen #pocfisherman #pocf

He loves Dad jokes. Thank God.😆⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Drop your best dad joke here! 👇🏽
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#commercialfishing #californialobster #localfisherman #knowyourfisherman #dadjokesforlife #pocfisherman #pocf

You’re looking at a future pair of tennis shoes, sunglasses, or your next phone case...seriously! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Nicole Baker and her team at @netyourproblem takes old nets and used gear and recycles them into plastic bead type things to be made into new products. "Fishing gear is made from plastic, so that means it can be ground up and melted down into raw plastic just like the many things you put in your household recycling. There aren't as many recyclers that process nets, and it's a little harder to collect a 5 ton net than a couple of water bottles, but we are up for the challenge." Learn more about Nicole's incredible company on meganwaldrep.com now. Link in Bio!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#netyourproblem #recyclenets #recyclegear #commercialfishing #sustainablefishing #ecofriendly #commercialfishermen #pocf

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