First Name – Ryan

Last Name – Ragno

What year did you first start fishing?     2014

Are you part of a generational fishing family?   Yes, 5th generation

What was your reason or motivation for choosing professional fishing as a career?

I started my career as a Rope Access Welder, I finally saved up enough money in that job to buy into the fishing industry. I always knew that I wanted to keep the generational fishing in my family going.

What are your top 3 species for your business?

  1. Prawns
  2. Crabs
  3. Pipis

What is the most memorable moment for you during your fishing career?

I work in the beach haul crew each mullet season and we encounter a lot of sharks. Being in the water with the net and the sharks too has given me some heart racing moments.

What does the co-op mean to you?        OR          Why are you part of the co-op?

The co-op provides me with a facility that looks after my product and provides us a cool room, ice room, bait, fuel, freight etc. for my product without me having to worry about it.

What’s a hobby you have outside of fishing?

Skydiving!

Have you been on the board of directors? If so what years or for how long?

Yes, currently on the board for the past 2 years.