Dave in bow picker land here: bow pickers predated stern reel boats by many decades ... and there are still a few around, although I wonder if there are any of the original "Columbia River bow picker" design still working.
Anyone interested in the history of the old timers might enjoy this classic little video: Bergeron, Jim. “Work is our Joy: The Story of the Columbia River Gillnetter.” Documentary film, 1989, 32 minutes.
And unless it has completely fallen apart since two years ago when I last saw it, it's in great shape. Somebody is getting a great deal on a nice boat.