‘Deadliest Sea’ to Premiere July 19th on Discovery!

‘Deadliest Sea’ was just advertised on Discovery during the 4th of July ‘Deadliest Catch’ marathon and is set to premiere on July 19th so stay tuned for more details!  There are a couple of previews available to view–one on Discovery and another on E1 .  It’s a tale that is sure to haunt ‘Deadliest Catch’ fans as well as anyone interested in a fascinating but tragic true story of a night at sea gone wrong.

The film is said to be based on Working On The Edge by Spike Walker however it sounds as though it’s the story of the St. Patrick and it’s crew, written about in that book and later on in another by Spike Walker called Nights of Ice.  According to Walker, the boat and it’s crew became victims of a Bering Sea storm that forces them into their survival suits and then into the freezing water.  From there it is a true survival tale for the men and woman as they must try to survive in frigid waters known to kill in minutes.

Thom Beers–creater of ‘Deadliest Catch’ is also the executive producer of ‘Deadliest Sea’

 DEADLIEST SEA tells the story of a young man who joins the crew of a King Crab trawler in Alaska seeking to make some real money. The captain of the vessel plays a hunch about where to set traps in the Bering Sea, but the boat and crew are soon victims of a powerful and relentless storm which turns the ice cold sea into a death trap in the pitch black night. As the doomed vessel sinks, the men fight a desperate battle for survival against the brutal elements.

F/V Maverick to be at the Pacific Commerical Fishermen’s Festival!

The Pacific Commerical Fishermen’s Festival in Astoria, Oregon, takes place September 19th & 20th and if you’re a traveling ‘Deadliest Catch’ fan, this is a must stop for you!  Make sure to check out all the details at www.PacificFishermenFestival.com 

F/V Maverick (image--Discovery)

Not only will Rick and Donna Quashnick be there, but their beloved F/V Maverick will be home and docked at the local pier for the first time in three years!  Again, you may want to keep track of the event on the festival website as additional details may be in the works.

Would you like to see the Coast Guard in action?   ….Like to listen to some fishermen talking from the heart about fishing?  …Like to watch or take part in activities and competitions?  Well then you won’t want to miss out on this one!  By the way, did you know that Astoria, Oregon is the the third largest fish-producing port in North America?

And what do the Festival organizers have to say about ‘Deadliest Catch’ Fans?

…”We would love to see ”Deadliest Catch” fans at the Pacific Commercial Fishermen’s Festival this year — there are competitions, commercial fishing displays and demonstrations, Coast Guard helicopter rescue demonstration, food, beer, booths and more.”

…It’s official–we’re all invited!

Captain Sig’s Fish Cakes

Sig Hansen cooking up a storm on 'After the Catch', episode 3, season 3. (image Discovery)

Over the years some of the featured skippers have shared a few recipes with us, such as Ragnhild from the Farwest Leader, the Hillstrands, Phil Harris on the Paula Deen show, and even Sig & Edgar Hansen in a TV Guide issue.  Well now we have more recipes to try out as one of the show’s fishermen is cooking up seafood during each episode of ‘After the Catch’.  While I can’t say I’ll be trying out Edgar’s Fish Head Soup anytime soon, Sig Hansen’s Fish Cakes look pretty interesting!  …I should say, when reading the recipe below, crab isn’t listed as an ingredient yet it’s definitely mentioned in the instructions.  It could be that the recipe can be made with either crab or cod.

 

INGREDIENTS:

2 pounds fresh cod fillets
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
3 tablespoons potato starch
1/2 medium onion
2 cups half and half

DIRECTIONS:

If the crab is frozen, soak it in fresh cold water to thaw. Crack it open and remove the meat. Towel-dry the crabmeat.

Drain excess moisture from cod by leaving it in fridge on paper towels.

Use a food processor to chop the onion. Add the cod and blend, adding the half and half, then potato starch and egg. Add seasoning and blend into a thick paste.

Heat an inch and a half of oil in a deep skillet. Using a large spoon, drop meatball-size globs into the oil. Roll over as they brown. They will puff and try to float as they cook. Drain and serve or cool and reheat in a microwave. Serve as a snack or with boiled potatoes and carrots with brown gravy. Serves 8-10.

‘Deadliest Catch’ July 4th weekend Marathon

If you’re like me, you’ve already been watching the July 4th ‘Deadliest Catch’ marathon for several hours!  If not, hurry up and turn on the tube because it’s going to be ‘Deadliest Catch’ pretty much 24/7 for the next three days!

Tune in and take advantage of Discovery’s generosity towards us ‘Deadliest Catch’ die-hard fans and celebrate Independence Day while catching up on the last five seasons!

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A Slap in the Face or a Kick in the Butt!–’Deadliest Catch’ tonight

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‘Deadliest Catch’–Episode 12:  A SLAP IN THE FACE OR A KICK IN THE BUTT!

Late into the season, each skipper faces his own personal brand of hell. Frozen crab, frozen gear, and a frozen harbor chill the hearts of even the most callous fishermen. On the Cornelia Marie, Skipper Phil gambles on the theory that air bubbles on the water means crabs are farting down below. On the Time Bandit, Captain Andy enters St. Paul harbor—now frozen enough to walk across. Five pack-a-day smoker Sig Hansen tries his hand at quitting the habit. When a huge storm kicks up he takes his stress out on his crew. Aboard the Wizard, Captain Keith demands an answer from his greenhorn: “Are you in or out?” It’s a season where very crab has been paid for in headaches—but the rising seas and oncoming ice-pack could make things worse.

‘After the Catch’–Episode 3:  FROZEN CRAB

A crab fisherman’s worst enemy? Ice. Ben Bailey shares a frosty mug with Phil, Sig, Keith Johnathan and Andy, as they compare some of the most difficult hurdles they face at sea.

‘Deadliest Catch’ ep. 12 preview: Payback Time

After a successful season on the Northwestern, Mother Nature gives Sig and his crew some major payback.
2009 season 5

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‘Deadliest Catch’ Ep. 12 preview: Frozen Harbor

The Time Bandit slowly trudges their way through the ice pack, trying to make it safely back to the harbor. 2009 season 5.

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That Hurts!

As night falls on the Incentive, 70-knot winds and 40-foot seas pound the fishermen, testing the limits of their pain threshold. 2009 06/23/09

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