Jens-Einar is a third generation fisherman and he has rowed his own boat for 17 years. He lives in Båtsfjord with two children. In 2012 Jens-Einar invested in a new boat with top modern catching equipment which enables him to achieve an even more careful treatment of the fish. Jens-Einar always goes the extra mile to deliver fish of supreme quality, and in 2012 he was awarded “Skrei fisherman of the year” for his good effort. Jens-Einar enjoys making food – and his favorite is fried saithe loins with onion!  

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Jan Erik was born in Lofoten, but rows from Sørvær with his boat «Røstjenta». He is a third generation fisherman and started in the profession already at the age of 15. Since then, he has been out on the open sea and he still loves being a fisherman. For the last five years he has been fishing with longline in favor of than other catch methods to ensure supreme quality raw material. Needless to say, Jan Erik eats a lot of fish and fried cod-tongue is his favourite.

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Ragnar is the Arctic Supreme team’s most experienced fisherman. It has been his occupation for as long as he can remember. He received his first salary as a seven year old boy, 5 NOK, just enough to buy a scout knife and three bottles of soft drinks. Since then more than the salary has changed, but his passion for fishing remains. Ragnar lives in Sørvær with his wife. Five days a week they eat fish and the favorite is “skreimølje” – self caught of cause!

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Finn Tore lives with his wife and children in Båtsfjord. He was born in Lofoten and has tried out various professions before he decided on being a fisherman. He puts his pride in delivering supreme quality fish to our buying station in Båtsfjord. Finn Tore enjoys his fish meals and his favorite is grilled stockfish!!

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As a proper born and bred Båtsfjord-inhabitant, Raymond is determined to continue staying in Båtsfjord where he lives with his wife and three children. He enjoys hard work and has been a fisherman for most of his life. He rows (?) alone on-board his boat “Frøya” – named after his oldest daughter. Besides his passion for fishing, he loves a good fish meal – smoked cod being his favourite!

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Kurth-Anders, 3^rd generation fisherman, is born and raised in Ørsnes in Lofoten. Even though he is the youngest of the Arctic Supreme fishermen, he is not lacking any experience as he has been fishing since he was 16 - now together with his father on (the boat) Slettvoll Senior. He is based in Lofoten during the Lofoten season. Otherwise he lives and fish out of Kjøllefjord – the hometown of his girlfriend. Kurth-Anders became father, to a boy, for the first time this March. His favourite fish is cod, preferably au gratin.

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Øystein is born and raised in Vardø. After studies in Tromsø and one year with the Coast Guard, his homesickness became too overwhelming and he moved back – he was destined to be a fisherman. Øystein lives in Vardø with his girlfriend and two kids. He is the skipper on Vardøfisk II with a crew of three. When he is not out on the ocean, he enjoys hunting, hiking and time in his cottage in Tana. Øystein loves fish and his favourite is grilled stock fish.

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