If you asked me 6 months ago if I’d ever be watch lobster fishing videos & clips. I’d have said, why would anyone be doing that? Turns out it’s actually great to watch and I don’t miss a video 😂
agree. after afew nightmare videos about corrupt clarence, corrupt cannon, corrupt tuberville, corrupt mcconnel etc etc. etc....these videos are a breath of fresh air.
A long time ago (1979 ish) I worked as a stern girl on a couple of lobster boats in the Midcoast area. My duties were relegated to stuffing bait bags and pegging lobsters. I remember those days as some of the best in my life - especially when I'm sitting in traffic jams in California!
Love your videos. Enjoy you giving the lobsters a spa day by removing a few nuisance barnacles and giving them a snack! Funny that! Shout out to you and the hardworking fisherman🦀. Stay safe!
Well, you guys have a beautiful place to work; but, your work is difficult and physically challenging and very respectable! Thank you for all that you do to keep our oceans a little bit safer, cleaner, and our lobsters sustainable and healthy. You all are wonderful men. Thank you.
I have to say that your videos are a breath of fresh air. Good guys, doing some hard work, minding their own business, being fair to the lobsters and even helping them out with spa treatments and snacks. Clean-cut folks doing it right. Thanks for sharing.
Just picked 4 lbs of meat from 8 lobsters from Pott's Harbor. Lobster rolls tonight! Thanks for everything you do to bring the industry to light. It is the best managed seafood in the world.
Love watching your videos! I used to summer in Southwest Harbor. First time I went lobster fishing was in 1974 when I was 10 yrs old. Was down at Beals Lobster Pound and struck up a conversation with a fisherman. He told me that if I was at the dock at 3am he would take me out. He also told me that once we were out we were out. I told him I’d be there. Needless to say, he was shocked when he showed up at the dock to see me with my lunch cooler, foul weather gear and rubber boots waiting for him! One of the best days of my life. Don’t remember his name and never saw him again, but for about 14 hrs he gave me some of the best memories that I cherish to this day.
I am in the UK and I know what a raw deal you fishermen have been getting, with quotas and such.... its becoming harder for all fishermen to make a decent living, but I have to say as a fisherman you and your crew are a credit to the profession and I love learning about the lobsters.... Keep up the good work!!
Great video Jacob! Cooking your fresh lobster in sea water is just like my grandmother taught me to cook Dungeness crab on the central coast of Oregon! Stay safe out there. Congratulations on your soon coming 3rd child!
I'm blown away by the timing. How you're so coordinated and can move so fluidly together. The pivot between the tasks to do when you're pulling the traps up, versus when youre underway to the next line. ❤
Teamwork really makes the Dream Work. Starts within each deck-hand & Captain's Families Hands. We are ALL in Gods Hands untill, We Are In His ARMS! U R All N My hands, arms & Heart. Maine STRONG!
I've never been on a commercial boat, but I'm a construction worker (IBEW inside wireman), and when you're with a good crew that know each other and are knowledgeable and skilled, its borderline amazing how quickly and telepathically you can achieve complex, difficult work. Some of the hardest and most dangerous work we do is often some of the best, because a good foreman knows who to put on it and who can lead and who's good mechanically and who's good with rope, etc. It's almost beautiful when it comes together right. And Godawful when it doesn't, hahaha!
That Sunrise brought back some great memories of working on the Snapper boat. I'll tell you about one time right at sunrise. It wasn't quite time to get up yet, the captain yelled for me to come on deck and when I got up the ocean was flat, smooth as glass with the sun just breaking as soon as I saw that I said oh no it froze and the captain and all laughed the weather said that the wind wood start picking up about 11:30 a.m. and almost like on the nose it did. I really enjoyed my time on the ocean even the time we ran from a hurricane but that's a story for another day. I know y'all work hard and you wouldn't do it unless you really did enjoy it, as I did. Y'all stay safe out there now!
The waters you trap are so rich. It's a shame so much you bring up is by-catch but my guess is the lobsters would fare badly without all the other companion wildlife. You and your crew are so hard-working. I can't afford to eat lobster often but I now have a much deeper appreciation of what it takes to get it to my table.
I have been stationed overseas for last 15 years. I love listening to you because you sound like home. Thank you!! I hope to get back to Maine next summer.
1. Can you keep any crabs say for tonight’s dinner? (Would you want to?) 2. You need to show us a video when you’re completely socked by fog. Can you use radar to find your traps? 3. Soooo you start at 5:00 am. What time did your day end? The reason I ask is that often people don’t realize it’s not just fishing and then you’re done. How long were you at the dock? 4. Tomorrow is a “day off” b/c you gotta get bait. How long does that take? 5. “Boat share.” Do you have a boat share so that for breakdowns, your harvest cover the cost? 6. Do you ever breakdown out there? 7. Does anyone ever steal your harvest. Lol just a few questions. ❤️ Love your videos!
You’ve got the most fantastic smile. It’s contagious. And I love the energy you all have together. It always rmakes me smile. Good luck with the traps and have a nice day 😊
Keep the videos going man I home school my kids and they are hooked on watching your videos to learn about lobstering and the wild life in our state! Thanks man keep up the killer content
Not entirely sure why, after getting in from finishing the haul through by hauling 21 trawls today, I’ve sat down to watch someone else haul too but I see the crabs are just as solid there right now
Jacob it looks like a great life, I know bloody hard work but very rewarding. Thanks for the videos love them. Wish I could crew with you for just one beautiful day with the sun shining and a flat sea. 😊
You have probably explain how each fisherman knows his own cages, but I've only been watching a few months. Would you do a fishing 101 course for us middle US folk ? Congratulations on the new baby girl.
the buoys are color coded and often branded with the fisherman's license number. also... they chart where they leave them (at least my dad did) in the gps... so each string is marked in the GPS to return to... but mostly the buoys are color coded (my dad had bright yellow and robin's egg blue)
5:17 - I believe most people have missed this… you HAVE to check out Keith in the background!! 😂 Well done Keith, you nailed the impression perfectly!! 😜🤪👍🏼☮️
Interesting that you suffer from the apparently universal fisherman’s delusion that angler fish are “monkfish” I think this might be one of those “fishmongers” names. The Monkfish you will find in the book is Squatina squatina ,a big floppy angel shark, nearly extinct now, but if you look at a drawing of one and stand it on its tail you’ll see why the name ! You call it what you want !
@@CrimeVid Ummmmm???? Well I don’t “suffer” from anything delusional, for sure nothing involving ANY fish. I also don’t eat fish, or live near water and I haven’t even held a fishing rod in the 45 years. I also have NO CLUE what a monkfish is or isn’t. I’m thinking that maybe… just maybe, you’ve posted this to me incorrectly??
Great video Jacob! I’ve gone lobster fishing a few times with a buddy out of Yarmouth a number of years ago. It was a lot of work and a lot of fun with the guys. Much respect for you guys. Thanks for sharing!!!
Thanks for a great video, very informative. I am surprised that there isn't a market for all those crabs you toss back. Keep up the good work and thank you for taking us along.
I'm sorry, but seeing the crabs get yeeted overboard made me chuckle every single time. Love the vlog style of this video. Beautifully shot. Keep it up!
Thank you for sharing your day with us. It’s such a lot of work really appreciate you and your crew. I am not sure where you are, but have been to Bar Harbor Maine. Lovely town.
Brings back good memories for me too. I was further south along the coastline so I'd head to Boothbay and Harpswell to enjoy the sights and sounds of the ocean and visit a local lobster pound.
When I look at video like this, your guys are doing real real human welfare related work, while we have many politicians doing very little and still a decent lobster on their plates. If we have more people like you, I think the world would be a better place. 3:30am in the morning to get to a 5:30am work, good effort, and thank you for making these videos for us all. Our famers need to learn from you guys in terms of conservation and sustainability.
Maybe this is too basic but I’d love to see a video of rigging and all the knots you fellas use to make up a string of pots. Great work all around to you and your crew!
I love watching the great teamwork you all have. Its great content and you tell it so well with such an infectious smile that makes your videos even better to watch. Love it keep up the good work. Stay safe. Wish you all well.
I sure appreciate what you do ❤ hubby will be taking me for whole Maine lobster very soon for our Anniversary, on Sept 10th..I get lobster for my birthday , Mothers day , and holidays..we live in Florida so most other seafood comes from our waters , but nothing compares to Maine Lobsters! Even at a hefty price it's still the best seafood anywhere ! God bless you greatly ! Hugs from a grandmother in Florida !❤
I've never watched lobster fishing before. Living in the country southeast of Denver Colorado. I liked to eat them, especially with the beef cattle we ranch, but I didn't care how it got to my plate. But I really enjoy watching these videos of tours it's awesome to keep these up, PLEASE!!!
For many years, I watched the deadliest catch. Before I got on the fire department, I was going up to do that. My first taste of lobster was that a firefighter had a way to get lobster from Maine, and with that, we all found out how you guys get ripped off. If it means anything to all of you, some of us respect and enjoy your hard work. In my case, I would have never tasted lobster except for you guys. Thank you!
It appears you have to toss way more lobsters than you keep. You definitely work hard and I am amazed how you don’t get seasickness! I’m an old surfer but even I suffer from seasickness on the slow boat from Catalina Island or on cruises in heavy seas!
Once upon a time in the quirky town of Shellville, there lived a lobster catcher named Jacob. Now, Jacob was no ordinary lobster catcher-he was known for his unique style, infectious energy, and his love for all things orange. Every morning, Jacob would set sail on his little boat, "The Citrus Dream," with his lobster-catching net in hand. But what made Jacob stand out was his bright orange outfit, complete with a funky orange hat and even orange rubber boots. He believed that wearing orange brought him good luck and made the lobsters feel more at ease. As he ventured into the vast ocean, Jacob would sing sea shanties at the top of his lungs, and his singing voice was so bad that even the seagulls would cover their ears in protest. But Jacob didn't care; he was having the time of his life. Now, Jacob had a secret weapon-the power of winged lobsters! You see, there was a rumor in Shellville that lobsters with wings existed, and Jacob was convinced he could catch one. Whenever he spotted a lobster in the water, he would shout, "Fly, little lobster, fly!" and flap his arms wildly, hoping to encourage it to grow wings. One day, as Jacob was bobbing along in "The Citrus Dream," he spotted a particularly big and orange lobster. He named it Larry the Lobster. With a twinkle in his eye, he decided that catching Larry would be the ultimate lobster-catching achievement. Jacob threw his net with all his might, but Larry was too quick for him. The lobster swam circles around the boat, taunting Jacob with his speedy maneuvers. But Jacob was determined not to give up. He reached into his bag of tricks and pulled out a giant inflatable orange wing. He put it on Larry's back, convinced it would give him the boost he needed to take flight. With a swift tap on the lobster's shell, Jacob exclaimed, "Go, Larry, go! Fly like the wind!" To everyone's astonishment, Larry began flapping his orange wings, lifting off the surface of the water. The whole town of Shellville came out to witness the spectacle, and they couldn't believe their eyes-a flying lobster! Larry soared through the air, flapping his wings with gusto. Jacob's excitement knew no bounds as he cheered on his winged friend. The lobsters in the sea below looked up in awe, wondering if they, too, could grow wings one day. As Larry continued his aerial performance, a nearby fishing boat spotted the flying lobster and radioed the news to a TV station. Soon, helicopters were hovering overhead, filming the extraordinary sight of Larry the Lobster with his orange wings. Word spread like wildfire, and people from all over the world flocked to Shellville to see the legendary flying lobster. Jacob became an overnight sensation, and "The Citrus Dream" turned into a tourist attraction. Every day, Jacob and Larry would take to the skies, giving flying lessons to curious lobsters and leaving tourists in awe. The mayor of Shellville even declared a "Larry the Lobster Day" to celebrate the town's newfound fame. And so, Jacob the lobster catcher became a hero, not just for catching lobsters but for granting them the gift of flight. The ocean breeze carried laughter and joy across Shellville, and the sight of an orange-winged lobster soaring through the sky became a symbol of hope and wonder. As for Jacob, he was living his dream-singing sea shanties, wearing his favorite color, and sharing the magic of the ocean with all who crossed his path. And somewhere out there in the vast ocean, Larry the Lobster continues to glide with his orange wings, a symbol of the extraordinary adventures that await us all.
How I managed to get your shorts in my feed ....I have no idea. I go into anaphylaxis if I eat any shellfish.😅 That being said, I actually love your videos. I've just started to make time to watch the full-length ones! Love to see the generations of a family business❤❤😇❤️🦞
Since watching your channel I will never look at lobster the same way. Just causally walking through the fish market purchasing it. Never realizing the hard work that goes into in. Especially when buying wild caught. Not the farm raised stuff. Thank you for what you do and how you do it. 😊
I worked a lobster boat out of Perkin's Cove, Ogunquit for a few weeks one summer in the late 1960's when i was in my early teens. I got to hand it to you, it is tough work. Ended up washing dishes and flipping burgers summers at the old Howard Johnson''s that used be on the corner of Mile Road and US Rt1 in Wells. I think that lobster fisherman work at the most sustainable method of fishing there is. Great videos.
A hard job for sure, but the envy of those with office jobs that see you outside with good company catching good food and being outdoors in the most beautiful days.
I started eating monk fish almost 20 years ago. LOVE it! White, tender, & delicious! Yet, when the seafood guy at Kroger told me all about them, well ..... HA! I so remember when everyone stopped catching/selling them. 😳 They're so very delicious, it's really difficult to believe that they are so very ugly. 😅 Y'all are some really hard workers. ✅ I've tried to figure out how far ya'll space out the traps/cages, AND, how long do ya'll usually leave the cages in the water? Have a beautiful, blessed Sunday. ❤
I’m very much enjoying these shows. Living in Deep South, live lobsters are not usual. My closest encounter was with lobster bisque. Don’t misunderstand, I can catch peel, oysters , crawfish all day. Many of my friends make living shrimping, which often takes days. The hard work is Always worth it 🍤🦐🦞
I love channels like this, and I love that you and your team are doing it. Maine looks like a very nice place. Don't stop, keep going ;) Also, your educational shot clips are super cool.
I had a question. Since you like those crabs personally, do you keep some to eat yourself, or is there no space on the boat to store them while you are getting the lobsters? I recall hearing you say that the crabs don't have much of a market.
Another awesome video Jacob 😊 Is glad I found your channel and subscribed 😊 Really enjoy watching you do what it takes to catch these delicious lobsters😊
Hi Jacob, I live in a town that has a lot of lobster fishing (Australian spiny lobsters) so it's really interesting to see the differences and the similarities between both the fishing and the bugs themselves. Anyway, I was wondering if you've ever recognised lobsters that you've caught and released before?
I can't remember which video it was but I remember he said there's a system where they put a notch in the tail (painless for the lobster) and he thought he might even have caught the same lobster as his dad or granddad because of the notches
Thank you for sharing your days with us. Fascinating. I love the way you save them from those nasty looking barnicles. How much do you get for each lobster? Or is it per pound? Never a dull moment watching you guys. I love the way the sea gulls follow you. They follow the freighters up here in Michigan.
Hard workers my goodness how you guys deal with traps empty of keepers is 😢. You guys deserve kudos ❤❤❤❤for keeping on keeping on. Love and big hugs❤❤❤
What is your average lobster catch each day? I can’t imagine what you spend every week on crew, fuel, bait, boat expenses, upkeep of traps and rope and insurance! You guys are an amazing team.
I looked up with lobster fisherman make a year. It’s not a lot. I was thinking the same thing He must supplement his income with money he makes on RU-vid ?
I love Maine and the people, the people are so down to earth ‘eh neighbor. I was stationed at Brunswick Naval Air Station and was able to experience 2 summers and one winter there. I rented a place in Bath and another at Ore-Bailey island. I grew up in Arizona I joined the Navy in 75 went through some schooling in Tennessee and Florida I graduated 2nd in my class (aviation structural mechanic) and got choice of duty stations. I figured I would probably never get a chance to see New England and already knew most of the west coast so what better chance to experience the east coast. I am so glad I did Maine, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Massachusetts etc. I arrived February of 76 Maine was very cold for someone from the desert. I could go on either way I don’t regret any of my east coast experiences.
