Monthly Archives: April 2007

Crab Fishing From a Few Years Ago

Posted on April 29, 2007 by

 There are many who’ve been fascinated with king crab fishing and the fishermen who do it.  One such individual is Karen Ducey, writer and photographer.  I ran into her galley of photos on the National Geographic website and understood right … Continue reading →

Posted in Bering Sea, Crab Fishing, The Fishermen | 4 Comments

Discovery’s Livechat Interview with Matt Bradley/Northwestern

Posted on April 28, 2007 by

Discovery: Welcome to this week’s Deadliest Catch chat. Our guest is Matt Bradley, a deckhand aboard the Northwestern, working alongside Sig, Edgar and Norman Hansen. This season, we learn a bit about Matt’s past, which threatens to catch up with … Continue reading →

Posted in Discovery Livechats, Matt Bradley | 8 Comments

Mining Crab In A Merciless Sea (10 years ago)

Posted on April 27, 2007 by

From 1997. Seattle Times Nearly every winter, crab fishermen perish in the treacherous waters of the Bering Sea. Yet year after year, they return to Alaska to bet against the shocking cold and wind for what can be a lucrative … Continue reading →

Posted in Crab Fishing, Crabbing History, The Fishermen | 4 Comments

Watch Sig and Edgar Hansen on The Tonight Show

Posted on April 25, 2007 by

Capt. Sig and deckboss Edgar Hansen of the F/V Northwestern appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Here is a video clip of their appearance.

Posted in Edgar Hansen, Events/Appearances, Sig Hansen | 2 Comments

Timebandits Will Be Timebandits: Production Diary #4

Posted on April 24, 2007 by

Discovery has posted the production diary #4 which coincides with the fourth episode of Deadliest Catch airing tonight.  The production diary is a chronological blog written by Doug Stanley the Director of Photography of Deadliest Catch.  Aboard the Time Bandit, on a wall … Continue reading →

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Discovery’s Livechat with Keith Colburn of the F/V Wizard

Posted on April 23, 2007 by

From  Discovery  Discovery: Welcome this week’s Deadliest Catch chat. Our guest is Keith Colburn, captain of the Wizard, one of the newest boats to join Deadliest Catch. Ask Keith all about his career as a captain and life aboard the Wizard. … Continue reading →

Posted in Discovery Livechats, Keith Colburn | 6 Comments