Comments on: Another Season in the books!

By: Isabflla

Isabflla — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 10:35:32 +0000

Isabflla…

It would be great help if I could get some clarity on the real issues…

By: marc -e -boy

marc -e -boy — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 22:36:19 +0000

keep up the mint work hoping to come out and work in the industery of crab fishing in Alaska and i think all of the seasons were hellish

By: emo_chick

emo_chick — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 17:24:06 +0000

the northwestern is the best boat out there. they dont have the equipment on their side; its the years of fishing under sigs belt that gives him the natural… uuh.. ability to kick butt.

By: emo_chick

emo_chick — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 17:22:28 +0000

cant w8 for the fourth season. sigs gonna pwn

By: Connor Birch

Connor Birch — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 19:54:59 +0000

I’ve love to see more technical stuff in series 4. More about the equipment and the design of the different boats, eg the differences between purpose built boats and converted boats. When does a boat become obsolete or worn out? When we see a pot being raised, there are little bits missed out of the sequence; I’d like to see fewer bits missed out so I can see the whole process. How are shot lines extended, for instance, what kind of knots do they use? What happens to a pot when the shot line becomes taught and the pot is violently tugged, at an angle, from the sea bed? Why are all the pots the same dimensions; is the design regulated? Why do some boats use three floats on the shot line instead of two? How much maintenance is required for each boat each season and year? Do boat owners trade quota; eg if someone wants to operate a larger boat, do they buy extra quota from older boats being retired? If a boat is lost or damaged, do they rent quote to someone else while they get a replacement or sell quota if they leave the industry?
And what about the crab processing; it would be nice to see the whole processing operation. And the crabs that are thrown back; do we know if they really survive or whether the trauma of being flung like a frisby and landing splat on the sea surface kills them? What about the life cycle of the crab?

Ok, just a few ideas off the top of my head.

Connor.

By: DEANNA

DEANNA — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 10:01:17 +0000

SEASON THREE IS STARTING HERE SOON IM IN AUSTRALIA CANT WAIT I COME FROM A FISHING FAMILY AND ENJOY THE SHOW HEAPS THANKYOU TO ALL THE FISHERMEN FOR SUCH AN EXITING REAL LIFE ADVENTURE BYE FOR NOW DEANNA

By: Jeffrey Johnson

Jeffrey Johnson — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 04:24:08 +0000

Hi there, just having fun with the kids and wife, away from the boat. Hey guys, there are alot of other boats and cool people out there waiting to be discovered! Thanks, J.J.

By: Jeffrey Johnson

Jeffrey Johnson — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 04:16:15 +0000

I have to say that what the discovery channel has done a gerat job. As a crab fisherman myself I truly believe that what is being segmented on the series could be put to test and that is they should hire me to give them more direction in there productions, for example whats to be expected when situations that exemplify the true blood and gut of the fishery can more accurately be wittnessed by the viewers or snivlers as I may. The truth of the matter is that only ministcual percentiles of the population can withstand such vigor and to do it season after season with the help of God. Two a days athletes, wasnt cow dung, Buttercups. Lived it and loved it and made it. My hats are of to men of the sea! And thanks to discovery for those that could not. Thank you discovery! Jeffrey Johnson

By: Trent J

Trent J — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 17:28:31 +0000

I agree with the ‘more episodes’ sentiment. How could Discovery Channel go wrong with more episodes? My family and I never missed an episode, and was disappointed when the season was over. Tuesday’s were not the same

Why let those Lexus advertising dollars go uncollected………..

By: Bryan B.

Bryan B. — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 22:39:54 +0000

I have done this before, but I wouldn’t want to go back and do it again as the fisherman or crabber. I would like to work as part of the Film Crew!!

And I think they shoud add shows with Longliner’s and Trawler’s also…