The Northwestern returns for the new season with a full-strength, seasoned crew. From left to right: Norm Hansen, Nick Mavar, Jr., Jake Anderson, Captain Sig Hansen, Deck Boss Edgar Hansen, Jake Harris and Matt Bradley. After an unsuccessful attempt to make a living off the boat, Edgar Hansen returns to his critical position as his brother Sig's right-hand man and heir apparent to the captain's chair. Jake Harris joins the crew after he and his brother Josh realize that the Cornelia Marie will not sail this season. With the support of the other deckhands, Matt Bradley courageously continues his "stay clean" commitment to keep his place on deck with his fishing brothers.
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The Time Bandit's crew this season includes, from left to right, back row: Captain Andy Hillstrand, Captain Jonathan Hillstrand, Eddie Uwekoolani, Jr., Scott Hillstrand, Mike Fourtner, Neal Hillstrand and Travis Lofland. Foreground, left to right: Eddie Uwekoolani and Josh Harris. Like his brother Jake on the Northwestern, Josh Harris takes a spot on the Time Bandit when it becomes clear that the Cornelia Marie will sit out this season. Eddie Junior proved his worth and toughness last season and is back as a second-year greenhorn. Fun-loving Travis Lofland returns for a second year, gladder than ever that he decided to become a "Bandit" rather than return to the Wizard.
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With his 30th birthday coming in mid-season, young Captain Elliott Neese of the Ramblin' Rose is more determined than ever to earn respect from his crew, owners, and fellow captains.
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The Northwestern in Dutch Harbor, Alaska not long after it sailed up from Washington state for the beginning of King Crab Season.
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The Seabrooke pulls a pot that is almost lifted on deck by a 20-foot swell.
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The Ramblin' Rose drops its first pot lines in the northern Blue King Crab fishing zone.
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The Northwestern's Norm Hansen shows off a prize Red King Crab.
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As the short-lived Arctic daylight fades over the Bering Sea, the Kodiak begins what will be a long night of pulling pots.
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Kodiak deckhand Zach Larson tosses a buoy as the boat lays down a pot line. Zach is the only returning member from last season's Kodiak crew; Captain Wild Bill, Zach's father, sacked the rest and brought on a whole new set of hands for the new season.
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First Mate Gary Soper and Captain Keith Colburn take a much-needed break in the Wizard's crew quarters.
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The Northwestern returns for the new season with a full-strength, seasoned crew. From left to right: Norm Hansen, Nick Mavar, Jr., Jake Anderson, Captain Sig Hansen, Deck Boss Edgar Hansen, Jake Harris and Matt Bradley. After an unsuccessful attempt to make a living off the boat, Edgar Hansen returns to his critical position as his brother Sig's right-hand man and heir apparent to the captain's chair. Jake Harris joins the crew after he and his brother Josh realize that the Cornelia Marie will not sail this season. With the support of the other deckhands, Matt Bradley courageously continues his "stay clean" commitment to keep his place on deck with his fishing brothers.

 

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The Northwestern returns for the new season with a full-strength, seasoned crew. From left to right: Norm Hansen, Nick Mavar, Jr., Jake Anderson, Captain Sig Hansen, Deck Boss Edgar Hansen, Jake Harris and Matt Bradley. After an unsuccessful attempt to make a living off the boat, Edgar Hansen returns to his critical position as his brother Sig's right-hand man and heir apparent to the captain's chair. Jake Harris joins the crew after he and his brother Josh realize that the Cornelia Marie will not sail this season. With the support of the other deckhands, Matt Bradley courageously continues his "stay clean" commitment to keep his place on deck with his fishing brothers. 1 The Northwestern returns for the new season with a full-strength, seas…
The Time Bandit's crew this season includes, from left to right, back row: Captain Andy Hillstrand, Captain Jonathan Hillstrand, Eddie Uwekoolani, Jr., Scott Hillstrand, Mike Fourtner, Neal Hillstrand and Travis Lofland. Foreground, left to right: Eddie Uwekoolani and Josh Harris. Like his brother Jake on the Northwestern, Josh Harris takes a spot on the Time Bandit when it becomes clear that the Cornelia Marie will sit out this season. Eddie Junior proved his worth and toughness last season and is back as a second-year greenhorn. Fun-loving Travis Lofland returns for a second year, gladder than ever that he decided to become a "Bandit" rather than return to the Wizard. 2 The Time Bandit's crew this season includes, from left to right, back …
With his 30th birthday coming in mid-season, young Captain Elliott Neese of the Ramblin' Rose is more determined than ever to earn respect from his crew, owners, and fellow captains. 3 With his 30th birthday coming in mid-season, young Captain Elliott Nee…
The Northwestern in Dutch Harbor, Alaska not long after it sailed up from Washington state for the beginning of King Crab Season. 4 The Northwestern in Dutch Harbor, Alaska not long after it sailed up f…
The Seabrooke pulls a pot that is almost lifted on deck by a 20-foot swell. 5 The Seabrooke pulls a pot that is almost lifted on deck by a 20-foot s…
The Ramblin' Rose drops its first pot lines in the northern Blue King Crab fishing zone. 6 The Ramblin' Rose drops its first pot lines in the northern Blue King …
The Northwestern's Norm Hansen shows off a prize Red King Crab. 7 The Northwestern's Norm Hansen shows off a prize Red King Crab.
As the short-lived Arctic daylight fades over the Bering Sea, the Kodiak begins what will be a long night of pulling pots. 8 As the short-lived Arctic daylight fades over the Bering Sea, the Kodi…
Kodiak deckhand Zach Larson tosses a buoy as the boat lays down a pot line. Zach is the only returning member from last season's Kodiak crew; Captain Wild Bill, Zach's father, sacked the rest and brought on a whole new set of hands for the new season. 9 Kodiak deckhand Zach Larson tosses a buoy as the boat lays down a pot …
First Mate Gary Soper and Captain Keith Colburn take a much-needed break in the Wizard's crew quarters. 10 First Mate Gary Soper and Captain Keith Colburn take a much-needed bre…