From Alaska Fishing Boats to Metal Art with Jennifer Strassel & Gauge Logston | Lines in the Water Podcast Ep. 18

In this episode of Lines In The Water, we sit down with Jennifer Strassel of Pirate Metalworks—an Alaskan commercial fisherman turned full-time metal artist with an unbelievable story.

From running massive fishing vessels in Alaska to crafting custom steel fish art, Jennifer shares wild behind-the-scenes stories of life on crab boats, gill netting in Bristol Bay, and the realities of commercial fishing that most people never hear about.

We dive into:

• What it’s really like working on Alaskan fishing boats
• The chaos, danger, and humor of life at sea
• How she turned welding skills into a thriving business
• The difference between Alaska fishing and Texas waters
• Why fishing never really leaves you

This episode is packed with laughs, insane stories, and a deep appreciation for the fishing lifestyle.