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Crab Fishing In Alaska - World’s Highest Paid Job
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Crab fishing is the most significant of the Alaskan commercial shellfish industries. It has been considered as one of the last great gold rushes on earth. The waters of Alaska are home to rich bounties of crabs esp the famed Alaskan crab as shown in the picture. It is a prized dish in the culinary world where US and Japanese restaurants are the primary importers. In the 80’s during the king crab boom, boat captains could regularly earn US$150k a season. |
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The Alaskan crab fishing crashed in 1983 and picked up in the year 2001 and so on but still it commands the highest pay. Despite the high pay, it is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world.
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July 21st, 2006 at 8:55 pm
You’ve obviously never watched “Dangerious Catch” on the Discovery Channel.
These guys deserve all the cash they make, that job has to rank on the all time list of most possibly deadly jobs.
July 24th, 2006 at 8:02 am
Yeah I ventured off to Alaska to live the pristegious life of a commercial fisherman. Yes you can make a lot of money fishing for crab, but sadly it is no longer on of the worlds great durby’s. Only 60 crab boats are allowed to drop thier pots and now the little boats can make just as much money as the large because instead of a durby everything is now done on quota. Quota for the fisherman=bad… So you can be out at sea for 3-4 months and make what you would have otherwise made in 3 or 4 days. Its still hard work, you still have to force your fists open in the morning, but it is nothing compared to pot cod or more or less what it used to be.
September 19th, 2006 at 2:50 am
My sister is planning on going up to Alaska to work on a crab boat. She is a single parent of two girls 6 & 8, and she is leaving them with a friend in Oregon, while she goes off to work this DANGEROUS job! If anyone can send me testimonials or first hand dangers in the Alaskan crabbing industry, I would really appreciate it. She is due to depart on Oct. 1st, 2006. Thank you. kimberspaz@hotmail.com
September 23rd, 2006 at 8:33 am
Yo that crab is huuge dood.
October 13th, 2006 at 3:51 am
Hi there! My name is John and i was set to move to alaska in time for the king crab season on the 15 of October. I was using a job agency called alaskanfishingemployment.com, they were meant to find me work and help to sort out my visa. However they have went silent for over three weeks and ive missed the season. And $150!!! Does anybody know of a reliable way to find an employer for next year?? How do you find work over there??
Any information would be greatly appreciated! Thanks
John.
November 13th, 2006 at 4:07 am
Hi i am South African male 25 years old i consider my self a hard worker than can keep up with the best. Whell i have got a job on the railway in the uk, but i would like to earn some propper money. I need a chance to prove my self if anyone out there know how a can get work on one of these crab boats, can you please e-mail me. I have seen exactly what its all about so i am not unprepared.
Thank you.
November 22nd, 2006 at 1:08 am
hey navaar, its deadliest catch not Dangerious Catch. but yea your right.
November 23rd, 2006 at 9:11 am
this is like a dream job 4 me i am 14 and i am going 2 the army 4 10 years first so i can b fit and healthy 2 do this i just hope i can find a way to get into this industry
November 23rd, 2006 at 9:17 am
well seroiusly i thnk that bubz guy is a faggot
November 23rd, 2006 at 9:20 am
hay moonz is dat a scrap
November 23rd, 2006 at 9:25 am
hay is there anyway u can send me more information about this site
December 10th, 2006 at 4:59 am
Great Crab, dangerous Job !!
December 18th, 2006 at 4:49 am
My girlfriend tryed to get into that crab fishing in Alaska and they said being a woman in those crews would not be a pleasent job
January 3rd, 2007 at 5:16 pm
Good morning, I’m a 25 year old male from South Africa. I have a full time job, but starting to get the urge to move on and do something positive with my life, in a country where there is still hope for a young white male. I would like to get a job overseas and start making a living there. Crab fishing would be a great place for me to start as I’m a hard working, hands-on man. I’m also a qualified Medic, and have Fire Fighting and Chaplaincy experience. If anyone knows where I can get started (either with crab fishing, or somewhere else) please contact me: herman.bosman@reflexafrica.co.za
January 10th, 2007 at 12:52 am
Well Hello everyone! I am an ex crab fisherman 1987 -1997,The glory or good ole days are gone.The crap they show on the dicovery channel just shows how they do the work but for the most part that is not how it really is,If I was to move an pull pots that slow I would not could not make the money that I made during my time,In 1995 the boat I was on KISKA ENTERPRISE we made 4 full trips our first 30 days an at the price that year that was 48K in 30 days yes that is not a miss print, but I was on a 180 ft boat so we never stopped fishing at all regardless of the sea unless we had to beat ice,BUT i’LL TELL YA THE WAY THEY HAVE THE ifq SET UP IN BS, SO WHAT REALLY IS THE CHALLENGE OR DANGER ANYMORE IF IT GET TO ROUGH JUST STOP FISHING TILL IT CALMS DOWN SO i WOULD SAY THE CRAB FISHERMAN THESE DAYS HAVE IT EASY AN SAFE NOT LIKE THE GOOD OLE DAYS ,AS FAR AS THE DANGER THAT MAY HAVE BEEN CAUSE SO MANY GUYS HAD DRUGS IN THE BODY TO KEEP THEM GOING BUT WHEN THEY CAME OF THE HIGH THATS WHEN THEY GOT HURT JUST SUCK IT UP!!! LIKE I DID FOR 11 YEARS NEVER GOT HURT OR HURT ANYONE !!
January 10th, 2007 at 1:41 am
oh my god that so totally gross i am like totally disgusted ewwwwwwwwwwwwwww……………………………………………………………….
but you guys get paid so much so id totally hit!!!!!!!!!!!
January 11th, 2007 at 9:00 pm
EVERYONE SHOULD READ WHAT THE GUY SAID !!!(AKA TEX) HE HIT IT ON THE NOSE THE GOOD OLD DAYS ARE GONE THE MONEY IS NOT HOW IT WAS !!! THEY HAVE IT SET UP A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT WAY THE QUOTA NOT A FREE FOR ALL CATCH AS MUCH AS YOU CAN TILL THE QUOTA IS GONE WHAT EVER THEY SET IT UP FOR THE YEAR.IN I THINK 1992 THEY SET A 333 MILLION METRIC TON CATCH WHICH WITH 260 BOATS FISHING TOOK 5 MONTHS TO CATCH BUT THE PRICE WAS LOW AN THATS THE YEAR THE CRAB STOCK NEVER RECOVERED WE HAVE NOT HAD A GOOD METRIC TON QUOTA IN YEARS AN MOST LIKELY NEVER WILL AGAIN!!!! IF ANYONE NEEDS SOME INFO JUST CONTACT ME I ALSO FISHED FOR CRAB FOR 9 YEARS EVEN WENT TO RUSSIA TO VIRGIN WATER IN 1995 MADE 82K IN 63 DAYS BUT NO SIZE LIMIT WE JUST RAPED THE WATERS AN THE STOCK OF RED KING CRAB OVER THAT WAY IS GONE AS WELL SO TO ALL YOU GUYS THAT THINK YOU CAN GET RICH NOT ANY MORE TRUST ME
January 17th, 2007 at 4:35 am
Did the discovery show come out around 2001? Would you attribute the rise of crab fishing to the show. I know many a fisherman hurt by quota systems. It’s not exactly the open sea anymore.
January 18th, 2007 at 4:43 am
Hi , my name is hernan and have been lookingfor this kind of work for months . I’ve applied for crab fishing jobs 7 times already and eveything was a BS . I’m ready to work the very first minute I have the opportunity . I realy apreciate if sombody please give me the real info . You can email me at hernanmunozchapin@yahoo.com . Thank you and God Bless you .
March 6th, 2007 at 5:54 am
Hello pendejos i catch crab very good i very fisher i like eating the crab makes me very strong like a superman one day i went into water and i almost drown in the cold waters my mom has a big ship and we go to alaska and eat dinner inside the ocean like crazy people my dad likes cock my mom puts a crab in her private parts she is a mañosa very horney my sister sleeps with the capitan he is 68 years old and he is blind mu sister sucks his stick to control the ship but we make lots of money but may dad is always giving the money to his boyfriend and my mom is a crack head my sister a hoe and the capitan fucks me sometimes i’m a guy by the way any way if you would like to work with us call me or email me my email address is cocksockerfamily.com.pe thank you
April 13th, 2007 at 10:07 pm
no one has mentioned that what is the fisher man’s pay on this job, I’m talking about idividual earnings not the earning of boat in a season.
April 15th, 2007 at 3:58 am
robbing banks is easier.
April 19th, 2007 at 10:10 pm
I need info. for an Honors English assignment. help!
April 30th, 2007 at 2:11 am
Looking for a job being a deckhand or a fishing deckhand for any boat. I am 39, Male, ex marine, can take a recieve orders, very dependable, honest and hard working, will make your boat money very experienced fishman from the gulf coast,please contact me,256-749-5941 or email me Kel040468@aol.com GOD SPEED Longliners.. Tks Kel
May 7th, 2007 at 11:47 pm
i went to alaska to go fishing and it is so fucking fun i am going to do that tell the day i die. the only reason i like to do it is because i love being on the ocean and i want to die doing what i love to do
May 9th, 2007 at 3:07 am
hugo how soon can i start to work with you and your family , you all sound like my kind of fishing family feel free to email me thanks
May 18th, 2007 at 3:33 pm
I work in the oil and gas industry in northern Canada and is it worth it to go crab fishing or stay here the money is good but the hours are much longer on the oil rigs 20-40 days straight at least 18hrs a day. Can someone let me know how much the average person makes fishinf in alaska.
May 25th, 2007 at 5:39 pm
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June 20th, 2007 at 3:41 pm
i would like to work on a crab boat i worked in the oil industry for a while but came back to work for the family buisness with my dad when my grandpa got seriously injured i would like some information about crab fishing if anyone has any knowledge of it i would like to get back to working at an active job where i can put myself to some good work again.
June 25th, 2007 at 8:25 am
hi if anyone has a way i could get employed in this industry please email me at liamh-gont@hotmail.co.uk i would be very grateful
July 4th, 2007 at 7:29 am
I am from Argentina, and interested on this fishing experience, please send me information abaout journeys or jobs.
Thank you!
July 19th, 2007 at 8:00 pm
hi… i’m an indian… i’m doing my engineering now, after i finish my studies i would simply love to work on the crab boats.. i’m really a hard worker…and i would really appreciate if somebody give me the information to find a job in the crab boats.. my e-mail id is mosy_03@yahoo.com thank you..
July 22nd, 2007 at 11:38 am
It’s an interesting and very tough job, but it’s certainly not the world’s highest paying job. Professional athletes and entertainers can make many times that much. Oh, you say those aren’t real jobs? Okay, stockbrokers. Also, starting attorney’s pay at top-notch law firms is now over $160K in the USA. But that’s office work, you say? Specialized oilfield technicians such as directional drillers make about the same, and work just about as hard.
July 29th, 2007 at 6:26 pm
so no one knows how to get a fishing job what a wast of the 5 mins. of my life that i took to look thru all this bs get it together people either help others that wanna work there arse off or just shut the f%$k up
morons are ruling the earth i swear
if you have info let me know but no bs e-mail it is harassment and i will take it as far as i can
September 4th, 2007 at 12:04 pm
WELLLLLLLLLLLLLl yes the quota system screwed the fisherman royally. They put close to 900 jobs on the beach. These fisherman this is what they did their passion. Shit all. But hey its still difficult now:
Less boats I believe 60.
Less help when maydaying.
Canneries own it they set delivery dates for these poor boats. So the first year? It was the worst for weather the worst wear and tear. I wish it was back to the good ole days too. I live in the communities we used to have king crab for our freezers, no more. Used to be more employment,no more. It was a way of life for so many. NO MORE
September 8th, 2007 at 5:34 am
can you help me find a crab fishing job
September 14th, 2007 at 5:06 am
Hi if anyone or captain needs a harvester or any job
with these crabs could you please E_mail I need money a job
and a lif………….
October 11th, 2007 at 12:00 pm
Ive been searching for at least 4 yrs now. just trying to get a break on a job in Alaska on a crab boat. I have 22yrs of Commercial fishing(east coast) exper. and would like some contact info on a job without a bunch of BS. If there’s anyone that could put me in contact with with someone that could really help , I would appreciate it alot. plz email me ….Thanks
October 19th, 2007 at 3:56 am
I would love to do some Alaskan crab fishin, but i bet its just as hard to get a job doin that as gettin a lobster fishin job which is what i do. All of you wannabe fishermen that aint from Maine or Alaska need to actually be man enough for the fuckin job. I dont know how crab fishin is, but that queer that thinks bein in the army for 10 years makin him tough needs to learn a thing or two. I fish in Deer Isle Maine, and its not for fuckin pussies, not for some rich son of a bitch in NY to try. You’ll go over board or get your ass beat by other fishermen, us fishermen in Maine will shoot fuckin punks that try to cut traps, fuck we’ll sink goddamn boats when some young chummy fuck tries to fuck with rigs. I think that you all need to like cold weather too, not some southerners used to warm weather. You gotta fuckin toughen up with the cold and fuckin dealin with rugged not you average fuck around kinda guy. Juts a little thought
October 23rd, 2007 at 11:55 pm
Hey
I’m looking for what everyone else on this page is looking for. A high paying job in fishing. I think I’m qualified…I’ve been clear cutting since I was 5 years old, I have 3 years job experience working as a hydraulics technician, I’m going to school for electrical engineering, I work a charter boat, and I love physical labor, especially in the winter months.
November 16th, 2007 at 7:34 am
Is anyone actually worried about the damned crabs? There are quotas for a reason - do something productive & work for Greenpeace or the like. Losers.
November 26th, 2007 at 6:44 am
Hello,
Im 23 years old Polish guy. I’m not affraid of new challeges. If sb knows or looks for a deckhand in 2007 or 2008 season e-mail me. Im really hard working man.
Regards
David
December 10th, 2007 at 5:28 am
I am a 28 year old male from Omaha, NE and have been working in the construction industry for 10 years and would love a chance to prove myself on a Crab boat to have a new experience I know I am the hardest and smartest worker availible. I know I would make a great part of fishing boat crew.I have an outstanding work ethic and may skills as well as being in top physical condition I am used to working in extreme cold and wet conditions for days with no sleep.I have always wanted to venture out and do something like this my whole life. I am the type of person who constantly trys to improve and push myself to do better. Give me a chance to change my life by doing something I have always wanted to do. I am avalible for the upcoming seasons. I am ready to go.
Justin Rybin jrybin79@msn.com
January 11th, 2008 at 8:56 am
Get into a trade like mining. More money and BENEFITS than most industry, make 100k+ a year easy. And in a year I must say thats working half on half off and having like 4 to 6 weeks vacation. So you make it in 4 to 5 months. Just trying to give some good advice to the people who have posted regarding making big money. Im an employed miner so I speak from a position of knowledge.
And you get to blow shit up!
January 23rd, 2008 at 10:37 am
My name is Mike I’m 38 years old. I would love to do go on a crab boat it’s something I’ve always wanted to do. It”s always been a dream of mine. I love fishing I use to fish in tournaments and now i want a chance to make dollars and nomore pennies and start a new life with my new fiancee and make her proud of me. Please give me a chance I’m ready…
January 26th, 2008 at 2:37 am
I am from Finland and just as Mike, I would like to be in crab boat because love of fishing and need of money. I am ready
January 26th, 2008 at 5:32 pm
it doesnt make any one safer by reducing the amount you can catch as the fishermen will still want to get home as quick as ever and sig hansen said so on the deadliest catch.
March 18th, 2008 at 11:59 am
I cant believe thiis B.S. why is it such a scam? Don’t captains need workers?
April 26th, 2008 at 2:22 am
Hello somebody,I’m from puerto rico,I have 32 years old and if anyone is hiring a greenhorn i’m avaliable. I got 12 years of experiance as truck driver in US and PR and I really looking for some new experiance and adventure
April 29th, 2008 at 5:22 pm
Hello everyone my name is shane iam a SNR DIRECTIONAL DRILLER in the US and i make 3 times the money that crab fisherman make. Trust me there is alot better fields to get into.
May 1st, 2008 at 1:54 pm
Listen people, I am a crab fisherman. I have been out of the buisness going on four years..
I was the “Deck Boss”. I have seen the biggest and baddest men and women on land take to the BEARING SEA. I have had Marines , Rangers, Navyseals and some of the toughest people
in the world on my deck.. And I have had many of these people in tears and begging to be taken back to port to be let off the boat…
Dont let the glory of the show mislead you. I know alot of the guys on the show and hundreds more that arent…There is so much that goes on that is not shown, it is not all glory..
If you really want to get into fishing the best way for a GREENHORN is to go to Kodiak Island
around the middle of May.. There are alot of Salmon jobs that can get you started and get you used to the waters and being isolated. It can also get you exposure with the fleet and the local skippers…
I wish you all good luck
Be Safe
I Knew 17 Guys in 9 years that were lost to the elements.. something to think about…
check out Kodiak Job Services online
May 4th, 2008 at 5:40 am
ready to live on the wild side and do some fishing
May 6th, 2008 at 5:20 am
I totally agree with Troy (may 1st) - don’t even think about getting a crabbing job until you’ve had experience on another boat first. Aside from anything else, no one will hire you.
Get a job on a salmon boat for a season first.
Pretty good video from fishingjobs.com about some guys season fishing for salmon in alaska: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vn06cNoetvQ
May 12th, 2008 at 2:25 am
hello,i am 21 year old and i watch so many times ‘deadlies catch’ on discovery chnnel. i am an indian .i will appreciate if you tell me how to get a job on crab boat .i am young,energetic,full of adventure and a fast learner and you will definately enjoy my company on your boat .avoiding me is a big loss.