This book is about the life of a commercial fisherman, who devoted a lifetime to the industry, and includes sea stories based on his personal experiences. James A. McCauley is a retired commercial fisherman with over 60 years of experience on the water. He was the owner/operator of two trawlers, the F/V Jerry & Jimmy and the F/V Alliance, and worked throughout his career representing the interests of area fishermen. McCauley is an author, lecturer and former Assistant Professor at the University of Rhode Island.