John Neubig, also known as Johnny, was born on September 18, 1939, and has spent his entire life in Friendship. His family has lived in Friendship for two generations Johnny has one sister, two sons, and a grandson. Although he is currently disabled, he spent 31 years as a lobsterman, from 1954 to 1985.As a lobsterman, Johnny captained his own boat, and in the later years, his wife accompanied him on the fishing trips. In addition to lobstering, he worked as a mason and served in the Navy for two years. Johnny's hobbies include stamp collecting, hunting, and building boat models from scratch.

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Johnny describes his life as a lobsterman and how the equipment has changed over the years. His boat, named "The Three D's," was a tribute to his father, David, and Dwayne. On board, he carried various equipment such as a fathometer, fire extinguishers, and a radiotelephone. Johnny would leave home around 5:00 in the morning, return by 2:00 in the afternoon, and cover about six miles per day while hauling 200 traps. He describes the regulations surrounding lobsters, such as size requirements and the notching process to distinguish females with eggs. Johnny also mentions catching various other fish species in his traps, including flounders, mackerel, pollock, and codfish. At the end of the day, he would take his lobsters to a local wharf, and the price he received was determined by market demand. Reflecting on his lobstering career, Johnny noted that a good haul in those days amounted to around 100 pounds, but he could catch 200-250 pounds during the fall. Weather conditions, particularly rough seas, affected his fishing schedule. Over time, he observed significant changes in the lobstering industry, including the shift from wooden to wire traps and the increase in the number of traps used. Despite the challenges, Johnny cherished the fresh air and the beauty of watching the sunrise while lobstering. His least favorite aspect was dealing with storms that tangled his traps or falling overboard. He recounts a memorable incident when he fell overboard near Black Island but was quickly rescued by a fellow fisherman. In winter, Johnny lobstered until Christmas, and afterward, he worked with his father in masonry.