Resources

We only partner with companies with shared values to benefit commercial fishing people and communities!

Here’s a list of companies we recommend and why.

Recommended Resources:

Foul Weather Gear: Guy Cotten

Guy Cotten began fifty years ago with the founder walking docks to get fishermen’s feedback on gear challenges and suggestions for improvement. Based in France, with an ethical work environment on all levels of the vertically integrated company and working with suppliers who do the same, the USA subsidiary Guy Cotten USA carries that same passion for our people. Here’s how:

One of the USA executives wanted to connect to help kids of fishing families pay for school and for Partners of Commercial Fishermen to find support. Let me tell you that not all companies care like this. Guy Cotten is a company that gives back to our people by putting its money where its mouth is. The Guy Cotten Scholarship was founded in 2024 with the Partners of Commercial Fishermen community, giving $500 scholarships to four students and one-year memberships to the POCF Private Forum to four POCFs. (POCFs also receive access to the private group chat, a one-year access to private podcasts (launching 2025), a one-year access to the private newsletter (launching 2025), 1 POCF Survival Guide, and 1 POCF Pride T-shirt.) I am so proud to partner with Guy Cotten for this reason.

Next time your fisherman needs gear, choose the company that cares about the quality of gear, the work environments of their employees, the safety of our fisherman, and supports our amazing fishing communities! Thank you, Guy Cotten!

Learn more about Guy Cotten here. 

Fishing Boots: TAHMA’s Grip Tech Boots

TAHMAs are the only fishing boots we recommend, and here’s why: I came across TAHMA boots while walking out of the Pacific Marine Expo last year. I didn’t have plans to stop; I was tired after three long days of PME (IYKYK). Yet, I was curious about a new boot on the market. They didn’t have a huge gimmick to draw people in like the other booths, but rather stacks of boxes to try on and purchase on sight. What could they offer that other famous brands did not? Turns out, a lot!

1. They are the ONLY boot on the market that passes military testing: glycerine on steal. (They don’t call them “GripTec” for nothing.) As a partner of a commercial fisherman, my top concern is safety, and if this means my fisherman has a better chance at safety on the water, I’m all in. 
2. TAHMA’s last waaaaaay longer than others we’ve tried, and we’ve tried them all. Ex: Our deckhand busted a new pair of (insert popular brand) two weeks into crabbing in Oregon. We immediately sent him a pair of TAHMA’s, and he hasn’t looked back. 
3. Instead of tossing out worn-down boots every other season, TAHMAs stand strong, ready to roll again and again. (Dare we say, more eco-friendly!) Their price point is similar to others, plus you get more wear for your money.  
4. Fishermen from all fisheries have tested the boots on every slimy and slippery deck there is with rave reviews, and TAHMA’s got testimonials to prove it. 
5. TAHMA doesn’t just talk about “wanting to be” the best boots for fishermen; they truly are. 

I’m proud to say that TAHMA GripTec boots are the *only* boots the Partners of Commercial Fishermen community recommends because they are the only company that tests for the highest standards of safety and comfort. We love TAHMA Boots!

Learn more about Tahma Boots here.

 

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