How to Get a Job as an Alaskan Crab Fisherman
One of the most common questions here is: “How do I become an Alaskan crab fisherman?” Or, more specifically, how do they apply to get on one of the six or so boats actually featured in Deadliest Catch.
Let’s disabuse you of this notion right off the bat. Neither Sig nor Phil, heck not even greenhorn-captain Blake, is going to hire some guy off the Internet who loved watching them on the Discovery Channel. Guys who get crabbing jobs get them either (1) because they are friends/family with one of the crew or (2) are incredibly, incredibly lucky, in the perfectly right place at the perfectly right time. So right there, that eliminates 99.99% of the population of wanna-be crab fishermen from contention.
Then you have to consider the fact that some 75% of greenhorn crab fisherman absolutely hate the experience. So even if you are lucky enough to get on board, you may be in for a seriously rude awakening.
If you have any ego, whatsoever, and can’t be bossed around ruthlessly while keeping a smile on your face and a spring in your step… find another job.
If you enjoy sleeping at least once every twenty-four hours… find another job.
If you think breaking your wrist or losing a toe means you can’t work a full 71-hour shift… find another job.
In the end you need to remember - crab fishing is one of the most difficult, rewarding and competitive jobs out there, and its only becoming more and more popular with every Emmy-award nominated season of Deadliest Catch. Guys who land these jobs tend to keep them. Where else are you going to make six month’s salary in three or four days?
Finally you need to ask yourself why you want a job on an alaskan crab boat. Do you just want to test your masculinity? Do you want a chance to get on TV? Do you want bragging rights for your kids and grandkids, so you can sit back years from now and say, “Yeah, I did that once”? If you answered yes to any of the above, then you’re probably not cut out for the job.
The guys who succeed on these boats don’t do it because of the romance of the sea, or the chance for fame or glory. They do it because they’ve got families to take care of and traditions to uphold. Crab fishing is in their blood. Their lives are literally in the hands of their crew, and vice versa, so captains like Sig and Phil don’t want to have to rely on some snot-nosed kid who just wants the “adrenaline rush” of being a crabber for one season, just so he could say he did it.
So, if after reading all of the above you think you’ve passed all the tests and met all the criteria… then what?
Well, like a wise man once said, 90% of life is just showing up. Get yourself to Alaska - preferably either Dutch Harbor or St. Paul Island.
Even better, land a job with one of the processing facilities. The Hansen brothers of the F/V Northwestern suggest getting a job with Icicle, Trident, Westward, Unisea, Peter Pan or Royal Aleutian Seafoods. They’ll usually pay to get you up to Alaska, and they’ll even give you a place to crash while you work. The job is shit, the pay is slightly better than shit, but you’ll have a foothold in the industry and you’ll start to meet real-life crab fishermen. In this business, like in most small industries, its not what you know, its who you know - so the more fishermen you meet, the more contacts you’ll have and the better chance you’ll have of someone considering you for a rare job opening on deck.
The crew of the Northwestern also suggest the following two links on their website:
http://www.labor.state.ak.us/esd_alaska_jobs/seafood.htm
http://www.labor.state.ak.us/esd_alaska_jobs/jobfair.htm
http://company.monster.com/dentsea/
http://www.fishingjobs.com/
http://www.afjournal.com/
http://www.alaskafishingjobs.com/
Good luck to you! God knows there’s a part of me that would love to be on a crab boat for three days at peak season… but there’s an even bigger part that realizes I’d be curled up in the fetal position most of the time, puking my brains out and realizing what an awful, awful mistake I’ve made.
Hope you’re more of a man than I am. 
UPDATE: If you’d like the experience of being a crab fisherman without actually, you know, being a crab fisherman… you can always sign up for a tour with the Aleutian Ballad. Yes that’s right, the very same boat that was featured on Deadliest Catch. They’re now doing 4-hour tours for people who want to learn more about the fish industry, and get an up-front and personal view of what life is really like for the men they’ve seen only on television. ? No, you won’t be going 400 miles out to sea with 50-60 foot waves crashing on deck - in fact, they stay in a relatively calm and protected part of the bay - but this is about the closest most of us land-lubbers will ever get to the “dream” (nightmare?) of being a deckhand on a full-fledged crab boat. So why not check them out?
http://56degreesnorth.com/default.asp?pageid=2
For those who don’t remember, yes, the Aleutian Ballad is the ship from Deadliest Catch that literally flipped over onto its side after taking a monster rogue wave in the middle of the night. The engines died, the computers were knocked out, and the crew was thrown from their quarters. Luckily the ship righted itself and they limped back to port for repairs. Incredibly, it was all caught on video. Click here to watch on YouTube.
June 28th, 2007 at 2:04 pm
I may just have to take one of those Aleutian Ballad tours…. sounds like fun!
June 30th, 2007 at 5:13 pm
your show rocks.
July 1st, 2007 at 10:26 pm
I would like a job on a carb boat i konw its haerd to get on let me no how i can.
July 2nd, 2007 at 11:55 pm
Has anyone on this chat board been on a crab boat fishing? I’m new here and have not read all the messages.
Randy
July 17th, 2007 at 3:21 am
Checkout this news report:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/4775155.stm
Seems king crab are spreading from Russia to the Norweigan coast in huge numbers and need to be culled! :p Could be some good crab’n in lovely Norway
July 30th, 2007 at 10:31 pm
I have done this before and most of the bigger companies are located in Seattle Washington. He is a good start if you want to try Commercial Fishing - “Blue North Fisheries” Location: Seattle Washington. They hire in Seattle and if the Boat is in Seattle your will ride up to Alaska on the boat, if not they will fly you up to Dutch Harbor. This does Require a physical and a drug screen to get hired on!! If your lucky you could get a job as a Ship Yard Deck Hand before the ship leaves and they give you a place to sleep and pay you to work on the Boat while in dry dock.
Need a Cheap place to stay while in the Seattle area? Try here: www.vashonhostel.com - Bring a tent and your sleeping bag, they have shower’s and a full kitchen. The rate is 11.00 for a “tent’er” and for covered housing it will be 20.00 a night from 05/01-09/30. (This will require a ferry ride to Vashon Island). It is better than trying live in hotels for $80-120.00 a night!!
Curently the Downtown Hostel is being moved to a better location. As seen here: www.hiseattle.org
With no experiance in crabbing your not going to put you foot in the door very fast! You might try doing Longline or Trawler’s first. BNF is a Longline company.
BB.
September 23rd, 2007 at 1:46 am
i want to be a crab fisherman traet me like shit and i will sing
October 11th, 2007 at 3:17 am
Wow, are you serious? Emmy-nominated? This has to be the cheesiest shit I’ve ever read in my life. I’ve heard plenty about the job,and most of the people who go up there to do it don’t do it because it’s in their blood, but because drugs are in their bloodstream, and furthermore, the child support payments don’t make themselves, and her lawyer is out for blood. Besides, how do you think most of these guys who dont make the show keep a semi attractive lady friend? By blowing their money on them, like Mo did on that Simpsons episode. I mean seriously, you criticize the romanticized view people have of it, but then you just dish out the same type of cheesy shit, only in a slighty different package. Ive never crabbed, but I worked in the bottom of a slime eel boat for 5 hours one day, and I made a whopping 40 bucks, and ruined about 90 dollars worth of clothes. Im actually wearing the same shoes from that day right now, and yes, they still smell like salt a little bit. The thing is, I’m kind of cheap, and these are SUPERDUPER comfy shoes. But again, I digress… I got hit by 20 lb brick of frozen eels and it hurt, super bad. It hit the bone on my upper thigh, and totally bruised my shit up. So yup, think twice young’ns, being a crab fisherman doesnt make you tough, or cool, and it won’t solve what I would assume to be self worth and confidence issues.
But the unemployment thing is pretty badass
November 7th, 2007 at 3:55 am
I didnt get a high school diploma, i also got in a little trouble that got me kicked out of school for a dumb reason. But i’m 21 now and working for a mickey mouse asphalt company for two and a half years, who dont give two shits about the guys who work to give them a big house and nice cars. but not to go on about it i had a horrbile life that kicks me when i’m far down. I’m not in it for the money because i’ve never had it. I know you dont to hear a sopp stories, but its the truth. I’m on a road to a desritive end,and i need a change quick and yesterday and please help me lead a good and a healthy life. P.S. I would be greatful to a crab fisherman thank you, hope to hear from you. [sincerely Brian Anthony Gonsalez]
November 9th, 2007 at 7:31 am
hey
im 20 m from australia,
my whole life dream has been 2 be capt on a crab boat
ill fly over 2 usa just to ask.
im dead keen
catya mate
November 29th, 2007 at 6:38 pm
hi my name is shaun ennis from scotland i would love to become a captain one day on a crab boat i would love a job on the boat itself so give me a cal on 07760150875 and al be there.
December 6th, 2007 at 12:03 pm
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December 14th, 2007 at 5:18 pm
hi. my name is Roman. i’m 21.
i’m living in Ukraine.
from start of July to the end of August i’ll work on Pacific Star Seafoods.
i really want to work on the boat.
you’ll be able to ask my future emploers about my working.
i think i’m ready for being the crab fisherman.
if you have any questions:
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December 14th, 2007 at 5:23 pm
i forgot.
i’ll have all documents.
i’ll be absolutely legal worker in USA.
December 26th, 2007 at 8:55 pm
I am 27 yrs old. I fished lobster, crab, and groundfish in Nova Scotia since I was 17. I was on a boat well I could remember. I have hauled lobster gear, codnets and trawl by hand. I enjoy watching the deadliest catch. But, alot of people believe these guys have it so tough out there. I disagree. There are at least 4 guys hauling gear. Come on boys! Someone is lazy. I do the same thing as you guys. However, we have one guy running the boat, and one guy taking care of the traps. And we fish on little 30’s. People think these Alaska guys got her tough. I dare say those guys wouldnt last a week on my boat. Try hauling 300 lobster traps in 5 hrs, then shaking 30000lbs of herring right afterwards. And do that for a month straight. Oh and do it with only 2 guys on the boat. Thats fishing.
December 31st, 2007 at 12:33 am
Do they ever hire females?
January 4th, 2008 at 8:04 am
Last reply was retarded, last I checked there isnt frozen storms of death out on the eastern US coast like maine!!!
January 8th, 2008 at 8:41 pm
I am 23 and i want to experience the fishing world so give me a chance and i know i could do it
January 8th, 2008 at 8:42 pm
I am 23 and i want to experience the fishing world so give me a chance and i know i could do it
January 9th, 2008 at 12:50 am
i did a tour with my uncles on a 25′ boat outside of st. michels fishing for haring and i gotta say a can think of other things, a lot of other things id rather do.
January 9th, 2008 at 5:42 am
i am a big fan of the show.i have family in dutch habor and a cousin who worked at the elbow room i have photos of all the capts with my cousin i live in crescent city and go out on the hunt for dounges crabs i just wanted to say thanks for a great show
January 16th, 2008 at 1:40 am
THIS IS A REPLY TO WATTS ON 12/27/ 07 , I GET THE FEELING YOU THINK YOUR ALOT TOUGHER THAN YOU ARE,ONLY A FOOL WOULD CALL OUT A PROFESSIONAL BERING SEA CRABBER AND CALL HIM LAZY. IM 51 YEARS OLD HAVE FISHED THE BERING FOR 28 YRS, 21 AS A CAPTAIN. I CHALLENGE YOU TO COME FISH ON MY BOAT. BETCHA YOU’D PACK YOUR BRA AND PANTIES AND CRY FOR MOMMA WITHIN A WEEK.
January 17th, 2008 at 4:16 am
Jessie…
Thanks for sharing. I agree and would add that th…
February 6th, 2008 at 12:48 am
I want to work and not for the camera. This is not B.S.
February 17th, 2008 at 12:02 am
Hi there my name is Cecil Cruickshank , i am iterested in becoming part of your crew. I have worked as a roofer my whole life and am used to hard labor ,balance and ruffing it , as camping is my favorite thing to do i love the outdoors . If you could please accept a resume and cosider a position for me as a crew member it would be apreciated. Thankyou Cecil Cruickshank / email/ cec.c@hotmail.com
February 19th, 2008 at 7:24 pm
best show ever.
March 7th, 2008 at 10:37 pm
Ok ,if you guys wasnt born in a fishing family,forget it…I had my own boat at 12 im 45 now,,you never hear about all the times you go in the hole and make nothing,if you have a good job stay there,,,if i knew what i no now,,,i would have kept my ass in school…the laws are killing us,,cant do anything anymore without the marine fisheries putting laws on us,,,,wish you guys the best and for gods sake be safe…
March 14th, 2008 at 11:47 pm
i have no experiance with the fishing industry, but im intrested in getting a job in it…
i like too know how i can go about getting the chance to work in this kind of industry
April 2nd, 2008 at 10:43 pm
I am fascinted with your jobs in and around the fishing industry and was born and raised in Anchorage , Ak.
What i would like to know is when does the crab season start and where would I go or whom do I talk to about working for people who do not like te word “QUIT”. If I am consisderd for an oppertunity to work for a “crabber”, I can tell you that that word will not be in my vocabulary.
I am very interseted in working for a serious man his crew and will do anything to achieve trhis accomplishment . Please take this as serious as I do and don’t think that I just want some “quick cash “.
I hope you will take this into consideration and pray for your saftey and all others safe return to their families as well.
As we say in the Navy, “keep your sails full and your nets fuller, and may Posiden be ever on your side”
Thank you for taking time to read this and consider me in the future.
Hope to hear from you soon .
horsepower31@yahoo.com
SINCERELY ,
WAYNE D. MOORE
April 3rd, 2008 at 10:58 pm
To Capt. Dan Jansen.
Regarding the message you left for Watts. Given if the offer you extended to Watts was true, I would love to take his place and take that challenge. Not because I believe as he does, but because I have wanted for a long time to take a job that would push my body to limits. I am not going to feed you some sob story or tell you some B.S reason that in no way involves fame, glory and the experience. The fact is I like the idea of participating in one of the deadliest jobs know to man; for the fame, for the glory; but most importantly for the personal satisfaction of knowing I can push my body to the limits and prevail. I never pass up the opportunity to test the limits of my body and would be thrilled at the opportunity to prove my determination. Besides, although I have no experience in the industry; I don’t sleep much, work well under pressure and absolutely hate to fail at anything that I do. What better qualifications than that. Just let me know.
robert.e.hunt@hotmail.com
April 8th, 2008 at 12:49 am
I have 3and a half years in the aquaculture industry. I am a former fireman. I will do what ever it takes to get on a crab fishing boat. I will not complain. I will do what ever is needed of me even if it means jumping over board to save a life. I will do what ever the crew asks with a pleasent attutide.
April 13th, 2008 at 10:52 pm
To Capt. Dan Jansen.
Im a commercial and industrial painter who works alot of hours. Anywhere from 15 to 16hrs a day. Sometimes 24 to 30hr shifts. I respect you guys in what u do. Thats some tough crap. And I know 90% percent of people wouldnt last an hour in u or ur crews shoes. My job consists of some dangerous task as well. Like sandblasting inside a watertank or barge for 12 hours n having the tank collapse on u cuz the damn metal wuz to thin. Or hanging from a safetyline 400 ft in the air while the wind blows 40 to 50 miles an hour. Plenty of times I probally should of been a goner. Not cuz of lack of experience or paying attention. Just the nature of the job. Ive got a kid on the way n family members to take care of so no need in complaining. The harder it gets the more I smile. Got to do what u got to do. So if u ever are looking for a new greenhorn I would be honored to grace ur presence n give it a shot. And once again much love n respect to u n yours. Be save out there and may god bless u n ur men. Good hunting to u.
April 14th, 2008 at 2:24 pm
Hey,
Im woundering if anybody here has connections,with any crabs boats.Im a twenty two year old commercial lobster man from mass.Well south of boston,im also a boat owner.I am looking for someone who has connections so i can possibly get a chance of a life time to do the job and stay in alaska fishing.
Prefer to get connected to Sig hansen i have been fishing sense i was 7…… well if anyone knows how to get there or get in touch hit me back..or get ahold of me 781-630-3252
April 15th, 2008 at 9:57 pm
I wanna to become crabs boats fisherman that was my dream
if u know anyone let me know 619-482-2423
and here is my address 4736 guymon st san diego ca 92102
April 17th, 2008 at 10:24 pm
Hello,
I can honestly say that I would not make it one day on one of those crab boats! I have tremendous respect for these guys and what they do but I hate being cold, hungry and tired. Great show, these guys deserve every dollar they make. Can’t help but think what life would have been like had I been born into one of these crab fishing families. heck, I’d probably hate it!! Peace man
April 18th, 2008 at 2:04 am
I Wout to krab Fish Call me at 1816 244 7173 Im from Kansas city M.O 64111
April 18th, 2008 at 3:06 pm
I actually live in Alaska. I love to fish, and i can handle the cold. Im not saying i would want to become a crabber, more a fisherman and work my way up.
But i can say one thing. ITS not for the camera.
April 26th, 2008 at 5:17 am
I would like to take on a career that could keep up wit MY physical energy and stamina.
April 29th, 2008 at 3:12 am
My name is steven weishair and i am looking for a job on a crab boat into alaska and i have no prior experiance but i am a determined and a motivated individual. i want to learn how to fish for crab and go for a few years. i want to support my family i am planning on having because i am getting married in 2 months but need a higher paying joob so if there are any captians out there i dare you to read this message and just coinsider me an option. i love to fish in lakes but i know that is different. cold is not much i live in minnesota and i ware shorts every day of the year even for going outside for a few hours not kidding but i do stay up late and work sometimes and i have gone a whole week without sleep before actually on 2 hours but almost no sleep. i listen well and i am a very quick learner so please take me into coinsideration and that watts guy can shuv it. your lobster cages are only 45 lbs i’ve seen them before and lifted them you wouse the crabbers in Alaska have it harder than you because you fish in the atlantic right well i’ve seen that before to and your small boat you only need two people and a captian but the waves are minor compared to alaska so taht is why you have such a short boat to make it look and feel more like the PROS in ALASKA.
April 29th, 2008 at 10:32 pm
I’m looking to fill a greenhorn position, no bull shit. I’m not one for games. Just want to work. I’m native to washington and could be in seattle or at dutch harbor in a flash. if there is a captin needing a hard worker that works well on the edge, and not shit talking little boys message back so we can get in touch.
May 7th, 2008 at 2:28 am
I’m 39 divorced , I’ve been on a boat before , love to fish , i’m from georgia , not scared of shit! I’d love to go crabbin . by the way thats what it is , it aint fishin.
May 7th, 2008 at 4:41 pm
how old do you have to be to work on a crab boat i go fishing for marlin and big tuna i hope i can get on with you bey
May 7th, 2008 at 9:53 pm
I love to watch the show and I’m sure that I can totally do the job, because I’m fine with cold and I practaly live on a farm, so I am also used to the hard work… I think I’m tough enough!
May 11th, 2008 at 6:35 pm
I will last I will not tire I will work till I fall and I will not fall . I went to see the mayham from catrina on a disaster relief team from my town , I know the sea is a powerful force I want to see if I am the man I think that I am . I’ll be waiting for a call
May 14th, 2008 at 7:36 pm
YES MY NAME IS MR NEAL HUXFORD AND I HAVE BEEN WORKING IN ALASKA NOW FOR AWILE I STARTED WITH ICICLE SEAFOODS ON THE SHIP CALLED THE NORTHERN VICTOR AND YOU WORK YOUR ASS OFF I WORK ABOUT 16 TO 18 OURS A DAY FOR 6 MONTHS STRAIGHT AND YOU HARDLY HAVE TIME OF BUT THAT IS PART OF THE BALL GAME I SEE PEOPLE COME AND GO ALL THE TIME CAUSE THEY CAN’T HANDLE IT BUT I ALLWAYS STAY TRUE IAM A VERY HARD WORKER IAM ALLWAYS WELCOME BACK TO THE VICTOR CAUSE I DO MY JOB AND I DUE A DAME GOOD JOB TWO
A NOTHER BOAT I WORKED ON IS THE F/V PIONEER WE WERE OUT FISHING FOR COD I LEFT JUST AFTER CHRISTMAS AND WORKED OUT THERE FOR 45 DAYS FISHING COD WE WERE IN SOME BIG SEAS FISHING COD AND I LOVED IT I DID A GREAT JOB FOR THAT BOAT TO I LOVE WORKING IN ALASKA I LIKE BEING OUT AT SEA I HAVE BEEN DOING THIS FOR ABOUT 6 YEARS NOW AND WANT TO DO THIS FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE
NOW SINCE I HAVE WORKED OUT IN ALASKA IAM MORE THEN READY TO GET ON A CRAB BOAT AND BE A GREAT GREEN HORN I KNOW IT IS HARD TO LAND A JOB ON A CRAB BOAT BUT WHEN I DO OR WHO EVER READS THIS I SURE HOPE THEY THINK OF ME IF THERE ARE ANY OPENING FOR A CRAB BOAT
THANKS NEAL HUXFORD
CRAZYOCEAN69@YAHOO.COM
May 21st, 2008 at 1:03 am
I have been a concrete pumper for 15 years now in california. Concrete pumping is like the crab fishing of construction. Im ready for a change. Ive been lugging concrete hose all these years and now im not making money at it since construction has stopped. My job is seasonel, so how do i get on a fishing boat?? How much would i make if i did it for 3 months out of the year? Can anyone help me do this so i can make money to support my family. Im sick of concrete and i love crab. I am physically strong enough to throw around concrete hose, so i think i would be able to handle being a good deckhand. Thhanks, Gary
May 22nd, 2008 at 5:31 pm
I would love to get into commercial crab fishing so bad I will do anything my cell # is 4439742864 However I am not interested in any college coarses damn it lol
May 25th, 2008 at 6:05 pm
Are you kidding me? I know for a fact I could do this jon, season after season. I did 12 years active duty Marine Corps and 3 combat tours to Iraq. I have stayed awake for over a week at a time, this job is nothing. Get me on a boat and I’ll bring in the crab!!
May 26th, 2008 at 2:23 pm
Never watched your show until today. Memorial day. I respect the courage it takes to be a crew member and captain on your boats. I to would love to take up on the challenge. I fear nothing. Get down to business. Work hard. Get paid. Play hard. Thats what it’s all about. I listen with a clear mind and get the job done from start to finish. Whatever it takes. Good luck out there and wish I was on deck. !BRING IT ON!
May 26th, 2008 at 3:00 pm
I have done alot of demmanding jobs in the past years of working in my life ,, have handled extreme heat , have hauled heavy items from a block layer framer, finish carpenter have done a lot of trot lining pulling in heavy flat head catfishing,, i feel that i am built to labor can handle my self very well and have assumed the nickname latimer,, i feel that there is nothing that i cant’t do if you put your mind to do it , i would love a shot at crabbin and i feel i could offer alot to a crab boat i listen and only have to tell one time to do a job then i get it done ,, i am very interested and determined individual to get it done , i am strong as a ox andwill take orders from who needs orders filled, and jobs to done and feel like i work smart ,, if interested email me at slatham61@cox.net, or call my cell 479-544-5321
May 26th, 2008 at 6:35 pm
We (my wife and I) just came back from an Alaska cruise, we were lucky to hear about and sign up for the Crab fishing tour on the Aleutian Ballad. It may be the best tour Alaska has to offer. It was our second cruise, taking different tours and this was the best. I would recommend it to everyone (all ages). It was fun, very educational, Comfortable and afforable.
May 26th, 2008 at 10:24 pm
Though I’d love to think I could do the job on a crab boat I’m not going to kid myself. I’m to up in years and have had to many knee surgeries to even think of trying it.
I don’t have anymore respect for the guys that do the job than anyone else that does their job and does it well. These guys aren’t heros or supermen. The job is just something they do to make a living just like I do when I go to work everyday. The chances that they might die doing the job are much higher than mine are but that still don’t make them heros or eligable for any pats on the back. The world can live without crab. They do it for the money and greed.
I am very, very glad they are willing to fish crab because I love to eat it. As long as they catch it, I’ll pay for it. If it goes to $30 a pound I’ll still pay for it because I like it. If that means it’s easier for the crew to make a buck, fine by me.
One very disturbing fact is that people die fishing. Tragic. And pathetic. To give up ones life for the love of money is just wrong and all these guys know what the risk is everytime they go out. But as long as they go, I’ll eat it. I hope they can figure out how to catch it without losing crew to the sea.
May 27th, 2008 at 1:55 am
I’m so glad the new series has started, I used to fish alot a fews years back off the english channel and the north sea, The north sea can be quiet rough and wild a bit like me. I got very suprised to see how quick the ice cap comes down in the last series and I thought to myself fuck, me I can handle 30ft - 50ft breakers but ice and freezing cold and getting trapped in, I think I would have a fit, more like a fit of hysteria ha ha.
and why shouldn’t you lot be up for awards,you do a fantastic job, I also think sig would be the best captain to work for on any ship or vessle, just don’t eat sandwiches while counting crab, Sig’s face was a peach
but he had a lot on his mind at the time. But anyway,keep it up and safe fishing!……..thanks
May 27th, 2008 at 10:29 pm
How long is a new crab fisherman considered a greenhorn? When does he/her promote to crew member? If anybody could answer, I would appreciate it. I would like to use it as a trivia question.
May 28th, 2008 at 7:09 pm
hi My name is steve bennett , born in beachside Newfoundland now I realise your job is tough….. but I love the salt water weather its the Atlantic or the artic matters not.so get in touch and we will talk.
bennetts001@hotmail.com .
June 2nd, 2008 at 7:37 am
The trddition says you have to drink a frog turd with the Mates before becoming supermen crabber. What is the traddition, and how do I make one for the blokes?
June 5th, 2008 at 5:51 pm
i love your show it rocks my dad watches it every day
June 12th, 2008 at 1:58 am
I am female, but I watch this show every chance I get. I think it’s awesome. I realize that boat folklure says it’s taboo for females to be onboard, but if Sig and Edgor Hanson, ever decide to take a chance, I would love to be chosen to be a “greenhorn” even for just one season.
June 12th, 2008 at 1:59 am
This show rocks!!!
June 15th, 2008 at 4:54 pm
how can a man from the mountains get a job on a boat, who do i have to woop
June 23rd, 2008 at 3:59 pm
DO the Aleutian Ballad tour in Ketchikan!! It is absolutely worth every cent! If you go to Ketchikan, and dont do this tour, you have missed out on a wonderful experience. I have no intention of getting a job in the industry and risking my life for a damn crab, but I think these guys are tough as nails for doing it. The Aleutian Ballad is as close as I intend to get to crab fishing.
Capt. David, Kiwi and Derek didnt miss a thing showing me all the wildlife/sealife and answering a million questions I had about their jobs. They even played the BonJovi song and let me have my “Titanic/Deadliest Catch Moment” at the bow of the ship!!! Derek pointed out the difference in good TV and good fishing, so now I have a better picture in my mind for what is going on in the show. Being onboard this ship has been instrumental in changing my train of thought regarding preserving what our nation has in Alaska.
…And Ladies, those are the hottest 3 guys in Ketchikan…perhaps Alaska. I’d have packed any of em in my luggage to take home!
June 26th, 2008 at 5:56 am
Where do you sign up?
June 29th, 2008 at 5:09 am
check ur feelings at the door and im ready to learn and ready to work! 1 in a 1,000,000 bet that moneys my game and maken u money is the game call 815 260 7993 im a fucken keeper
June 30th, 2008 at 3:39 pm
how would i become a crew member on the deadliest catch boats? please send me info. or how i might go about getting nfo. on this matter .ty
July 2nd, 2008 at 6:23 am
I am 13 years old but i whatched the show and i want to be a crab fishermin, I want to be a crab fisher min becase it is my dream. I whatch your guys show almost all the time. How can i become a fishermin, I will go to college for as long as it takes just please help me find out how to become a crab fishermin. Thanks Guys
July 4th, 2008 at 12:53 am
i am 17 and i love the show and wish i could be a crab fisherman. i have good sea legs and always go to lake eria and fish for wallyeye. i would done anything you ask me to and i am strong and smart