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WORKING ON THEIR FYKE NET

WORKING ON THEIR FYKE NET
WORKING ON THEIR FYKE NET on the Pennamaquan River in Pembroke are tribal members Natalie and Pos Bassett. The Passamaquoddy Tribe has issued 236 elver fishing licenses this year, and Downeast rivers are lined with nets to catch the glass eels, which are fetching $2,200 a pound. (Edward French photo)

WORKING ON THEIR FYKE NET on the Pennamaquan River in Pembroke are tribal members Natalie and Pos Bassett. The Passamaquoddy Tribe has issued 236 elver fishing licenses this year, and Downeast rivers are lined with nets to catch the glass eels, which are fetching $2,200 a pound. (Edward French photo)

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