Sig Hansen’s Crew Locate OVER 90 Lbs Of Crab Despite Edgar’s Absence! | Deadliest Catch

Despite his commitment to run the boat for Bar die, I’m real happy about the whole thing. We had lots of back pain in the past, but this is different. Sig’s brother Edgar is now backing out. Oh, he’s not real happy, that’s for sure.

“How you feeling?”

“Sure sore. This was one that we got to figure out. If I’m going to do this be diey thing, I need to know if you’re going to make it up or not. We’re going to ship you to Anchorage. I got a doctor’s appointment. So, if you agree with that, I mean, it’s a way to go. I want to get you out of here. You got to know what’s going on, man. You can’t just—you got to know what the problem is. You can’t just—it’s like taking a pill to make it feel better temporarily. Let’s say all of a sudden it’s worse than you thought, and then all of a sudden now you’re missing seasons and then you got insurance companies involved. It’s this big snowball that gets bigger going downhill. So, we can’t just assume anything anymore. Yeah, I mean, you got to have a doctor’s okay. You can’t just keep treating it and then you get out there for be dieye and then all of a sudden it’s bad again. You got to know what this is. It’s for the best. I’m real happy about the whole thing.”

“I agree.”

“Okay, all right, good. You know it’s a business. We don’t have time to make mistakes. There’s too much money at stake. This is new. You know, I’ve never had crap start going numb on me, shooting pains, feeling like we’re having a heart attack. Main engine’s done. Main engine ready. I check the oil in the gearbox.”

“That’s good. Do back in a couple of days?”

“Yeah, hope so. I don’t want to leave.”

“Oh yeah, you can come back. You’re good.”

“Everything else, you know, everything else, right?”

[Applause]

“Y so, sounds like he’s firing up, ready to go.”

“Yeah, off to Anchorage. You guys ready?”

“Yeah, we’re ready, bro.”

“I know in a matter of time Edgar would be better, but then the problem is we want to take that risk. Sig gave me the option. If you want to run the boat for Bar, it’s all yours, and that’s what I’m striving for. You know, I’m striving to get in the Wheelhouse. So, not being there for Bary I think is really hurting me more.”

“Good, my back is hurting me right now. In the meantime, we just got to worry about what’s happening here today. I think the last time we fished out there was probably around ’92. It’s a long shot. All I can do right now is try to keep the family business going. Go find some be D. I don’t want to start on the left foot this season.”

Captain Sig Hansen is one of the first in the fleet to make the Bey grounds. Let’s call it back in the day. You would fish farther west, and they’d be in some of the old typical spots. Right now, the Veri quota has gone up by 300%. Where is the question. Sig hasn’t fished bared eye in more than 20 years. 8 piece 57 17. We’re definitely real close, so he dusts off his old log books to locate a hot spot from over two decades ago.

“I want to find this specific hole that’s out there. If I can find the book, I can find the bearing. It’s not something that you find on the chart. This might be—I’m going to 6173 10 or 95. Boom 60—oh, that’s what it was. It’s a ditch. That’s our home. That’s our new home.”

With Sig zeroed in on his old fishing hole, about file the crew gears up for the hunt.

“You guys ready?”

“Yeah, we’re ready, bro.”

“Sell it when you’re ready.”

For 15 hours, the crew fires off their entire load.

“We’re done with king crab, nailed that, but it’s starting a bar. It’s a whole new ball game. It’s like starting over. The last time I fished Beed about 22 years ago, I was 12 years old.”

“Matt 92, what were you doing?”

“I’ve been doing drugs. I can’t remember these spots. They never pay off, but it sure is fun to go check them out. Hopefully this barise season we can get a little luck on our side. It’s like a blast from the past. I’m going to roll the dice and try.”

Captain Sig Hansen approached his first Beed ey pots set on 20-year-old Intel.

“I don’t know about the blast from the past, but we need to put some crab on the boat. Come on.”

Peacock and the crew have their doubts.

“Seasons like this we got to earn our jobs.”

“Okay, let’s see what you get here.”

“See what you got, orian.”

[Applause]

“We off through the bad Jinx start, telling you. Ah, here she comes. I see some crab. See some good crab, biggie, nice, awesome, big clean crab. 66. We’ll see if it continues to keep up. Hopefully the first pot had crab in it, but you know this thing goes down into a trench, and so they like to kind of hang out on the sides. I think the numbers are going to get a lot better.”

“Feeling better now?”

“Yeah, yeah.”

“Ah, good ones.”

“Oh yeah, old school.”

“So, how we looking?”

“Okay, shoot, we had 82, 92, 93, good ’90s. Everybody’s smiling right now.”

[Music]

Saga’s Struggle and Wizard’s Hunt: An Alaskan Fishing Adventure (Part 2)

The Saga’s Challenges

240 miles northeast of Dutch Harbor, the 107-ton Saga continues its arduous journey. The crew’s spirits are high as they haul in crab, but mechanical failures threaten to derail their success. Captain Elliot Neese remains steadfast, navigating challenges with quick thinking and determination. Despite the setbacks, the Saga crew pushes forward, driven by the promise of a bountiful season.

Edgar’s Dilemma

On another vessel, Captain Sig Hansen faces a different kind of challenge. His brother, Edgar, is dealing with severe back pain, casting doubt on his ability to participate in the crucial Bairdi season.

Sig’s Concern for Edgar

“How you feeling?” Sig asks.

“Sore,” Edgar replies, his discomfort evident.

“This is one we got to figure out. If I’m going to do this Bairdi thing, I need to know if you’re going to make it or not. We’re going to ship you to Anchorage for a doctor’s appointment. We need to know what’s going on, man. You can’t just take a pill to make it feel better temporarily. What if it’s worse than you thought? Then you’re missing seasons, and it’s a big snowball effect.”

Edgar reluctantly agrees. “I know. It’s for the best. I agree.”

A Tough Decision

With Edgar heading to Anchorage for medical evaluation, Sig reflects on the business. “We don’t have time to make mistakes. There’s too much money at stake. I’ve never had this kind of pain before—shooting pains, numbness, feeling like having a heart attack.”

As Edgar prepares to leave, the crew readies the boat. “Main engine’s done. Main engine ready. I checked the oil in the gearboxes. I’ll be back in a couple of days, I hope,” Edgar says.

Off to Anchorage

“Everything else is good?” Sig asks.

“Yeah, everything else is fine,” Edgar replies.

“Alright, guys, off to Anchorage,” Sig announces.

The Strain of Leadership

As Edgar leaves, Sig contemplates the future. “I know Edgar will be better in time, but we can’t take that risk. Sig gave me the option: if you want to run the boat for Bairdi, it’s all yours. That’s what I’m striving for—to get in the Wheelhouse. Not being there for Bairdi is hurting me more than my back.”

Bairdi Season Begins

In the meantime, Sig prepares to lead the crew into Bairdi territory. “The last time we fished out there was probably around ’92. It’s a long shot, but all I can do right now is try to keep the family business going.”

A Blast from the Past

Captain Sig Hansen is among the first in the fleet to make the Bairdi grounds. “Back in the day, you’d fish farther west, in some of the old typical spots. Now, the Bairdi quota has gone up by 300%. The question is, where?”

Dusting off old log books, Sig searches for a hotspot from over two decades ago. “I want to find this specific hole out there. If I can find the book, I can find the bearing. It’s not something you find on the chart.”

The Hunt for Bairdi

With coordinates in hand, Sig zeroes in on his old fishing hole. “You guys ready?” he asks the crew.

“For 15 hours, the crew fires off their entire load. We’re done with king crab, nailed that, but starting Bairdi is a whole new ball game. It’s like starting over.”

Setting the Pots

The crew prepares to haul the first Bairdi pots, set using 20-year-old information. “The last time I fished Bairdi was about 22 years ago,” Sig reminisces. “It’s a long shot, but it’s like a blast from the past. I’m going to roll the dice and try.”

Hopes and Doubts

The crew has their doubts but remains hopeful. “Seasons like this, we got to earn our jobs. Let’s see what you get,” Sig says as the first pot is hauled up.

A Promising Start

As the pot breaks the surface, the crew cheers. “I see some crab, good crab. Big, clean crab. 66!” Sig exclaims.

A Turn for the Better

The first pot is promising, but the real test is ahead. “The first pot had crab, but this trench goes down deep. They like to hang out on the sides. I think the numbers will get better,” Sig predicts.

The subsequent pots yield even more crab. “Feeling better now?” Sig asks.

“Yeah, we’re looking good. 82, 92, 93. Everybody’s smiling right now,” the crew responds, their spirits lifted.

Looking Forward

With a strong start to the Bairdi season, both the Saga and the Wizard crews face their challenges head-on. As they navigate the treacherous waters and unpredictable fortunes of Alaskan crab fishing, their resilience and determination shine through. The journey is tough, but the rewards promise to be worth the struggle.