Michael Retherford

I've had so many tremendous experiences in my life as a fisherman. And I've experienced a lot of things from the Canadian border all the way to the Mexican border.

I have a love for the ocean, and it's not just because of the bounty that I receive from the ocean and the financial gain that I get from the ocean. I enjoy the ocean because of the ocean, seeing what you see out there and really seeing God's creation, pure and simple form. There's nothing that is in the way of it. It's just pure.

Vessel: F/V Winona J
Homeport: Newport, Oregon
Role: Owner/Operator
Experience: Fishing since 2000
Gear Types: Trawl, Pots