"I often wondered that myself. Is it because the crabs are on the ocean floor and the fish finders don't go that deep? If the Navy can have different kind of sonars, you'd think there is some kind of instrument to assist them with hunting those little buggers down."

"I'm a former deckhand, licensed captain and now maritime attorney in the northeast U.S. I am curious about a couple of things and hope someone can offer some answers...

1) When I winter fish in the northeast I wear a Mustang survival suit under my skins and a personal 406 mhz EPIRB...it seems the addition of this equipment would add a large degree of personal safety for crew members and and would be a small price to pay for the lives it would potentially save...why aren't these items standard issue?

2) When the boats top off at end of season and head to port for final off-load...where are the pots (they're not on deck)? Are they dropped back on the grounds for later retrieval?

I know this thread won't hold a lot of interest for the ladies...but I'm interested in all opinions.

Thanks"

"Hello All, I am a captain of a 85 foot Party Boat. I am wondering, all I ever see the Capt's use is 1 lever for Throttle? What is this about? The boat I run has 3 Detoits and 6 controllers

capt. Larry"

"I am watching season 5 and I notice that very often the canneries call and push up delivery dates all the time. I am wondering why that is? especially given that it can force fishermen to come in with less of a catch. just curious as the captains' always seemed surprised that the dates are changed on them. "

"Yea, and perhaps try the bars too. I seen Monty hire Guy in a bar.
I've heard that's where they find guys. Not sure though. But it's worth a shot. "

"Does anyone know where the crab end up? Are they sent to restaurants around the country, or do they just remain local. I would love to find some and know where my dinner came from."

"I finally get into the link. But what do you want with the Capt`s there. They already are in buisness and very good payd too ? Hmmm ? Am I misunderstanding something here ? Language-problems ? "

"Check out http://www.alaskafishingjobs.com/crab_fishing_jobs.htm. I understand that most of the jobs are already taken since the fleet was downsized. "Good luck.""