I know this will likely get buried in all the other comments, but thank you for your videos. They are entertaining as well as educational and wholesome. Keep up the great work. I wish you and your crew happiness and good fortune.
@@melvidal Jacob is the main guy? I've only seen shorts. I wonder if he is married, I want to see his other half...the wife. That to me would be interesting.
I wonder if you could get a camera that has enough battery, memory, and can take the pressure so you could leave it in a trap for a day and see all the critters that visit your traps. Like a trail cam, but wet.
haha serious, when the cam went under water i was thinking exactly the same. Went to comment section to check somebody asked this, and here we are! I think its a great idea, maybe even if it doesnt have enough battery its still long enough to see the trap land and watch for at least a few hours i guess! would be interesting! Keep up the good work tho Jacob!
Actually I have seen documentaries and articles about the wild lengths marine biologists have gone to in an effort to get footage of various marine animals, especially from the deep sea, there definitely are cameras that could attach to a standard lobster trap, depth wouldn't likely be an issue, more likely issue would be light.
I never thought in my 35 years of life that I'd be sitting down watching fishing/crab catching content. Kudos to you and your team for providing informative and entertaining videos!
My favourite part of this channel is the education and integrity that Jacob brings to each one. Not to mention the humour and hilarity! They always bring joy to my day.
@@birdlady2725making some pretty wild generalizations. We have caught so many American vessels fishing in our waters up here. Pretty sure it’s an asshole thing, not a Canadian thing…
@@birdlady2725 there is a mega fleet of chinese fishboats over the argentinian coast, it spans for miles and it's considered a mega-factory on water because fish gets caught and processed directly on the boats and goes back straight to china.
@@birdlady2725been on a lot of videos today, seen a lot of comments, but yours takes the cake on most ignorant. Good Lord, I'm just going to assume you were rage baiting and ignore it.
Jake I’m so happy you blew up. You and your team deserve it. You’ve got a great attitude and work ethic. Really happy for you man. I’ve been following along for a while now, proud to say, before you blew up. Keep it up! We’re loving the content and having a peek inside your lives.
Oooh new Jacob vid! Just wanted to say your videos always bring me a smile. I appreciate you letting us see part of your world and learn more about lobsters and the fishing industry and what goes into doing what you do. Thank you for sharing the good and the bad, while also being cheerful and goofy, and thank you for letting us be part of it all!❤
All the best to Scott! It'll be weird not to see him fishing with you anymore. But, always great to get to know a new face and even better that Tristan is a childhood buddy! The challenges were a lot of fun to watch - thanks for mixing them in with the fishing you're doing. And I will keep fingers and toes crossed for recovering all the gear from those 2 sets you're trying to recover. That's a lot to lose even temporarily. Stay safe and well, everyone! Cheers!
@TigersandBearsOhMy ty 4 the reminder. Sometimes jacob has so much wisdom to drop I have to come back back here to rely on the good folks in the community to outline and spotlight stuff 4 me.
I wish they could make those balloons biodegradable. I find them in the woods when I am hiking. I am glad you pick them up out of the water. Thank you.
My home must be in the tail end of a big airstream. I get a couple balloons in my trees every year .They occasionally have a name or even address on them. I have reached out before and let them know that releasing balloons on purpose is not a way to celebrate or remember their loved ones. If you have a death in the family plant a tree for them, don't release memorial balloons. I've had balloons from the same family twice. I feel their pain, but releasing these mylar balloons in memorial is not a good practice. I suggested they plant a tree or save milk cartons(plastic gallon) to have them turned into a park bench. So far no more balloons from that family. It was from Minnesota all the way to michigan that's quite a trip and for it to happen 2 times is quite the feat. Also a balloons with a school post card attached ended up in my tree. I did get to call the elementary school and let them know where it landed. They were studying air currents. It Came from iowa.
I find balloons in the sand dunes of the beach all the time where they got blown out in to the Gulf, then washed up on shore and partially buried in the sand. But how many of them got eaten by turtles or sharks before washing up? How many animals died from getting tangled up in the strings? How many shorebirds or raptors got the ribbons wrapped around their feet/legs or their beaks and drowned or starved? For all the animals that people see being rescued on RU-vid and TikTok, there’s lots more that no one was there to save. Releasing balloons deliberately makes my blood boil. When my kid was little we only bought balloons once a year (and were VERY careful to cut up the ribbons and dispose of it all properly), but now that he’s a teenager, we don’t buy them at all. When they come out with a biodegradable or compostable balloon, I might buy some.
Hope you educated the teacher on littering, plastics and that their lesson on wind currents needs to be scrapped...or hopefully they realized that on their own, doubt it.
Sad thing is, the foil balloons are extremely reusable, we have some in our family that are close to 30 years old and have been reused dozens of times!
I'm a queer thirty year old woman working as a service clerk with dead childhood dreams of being a marine biologist. Ive been to the ocean maybe three times in my life. The reason I drop this descriptor of myself is that your content is so earnest, fun, and educational Ive been watching for ages even though Im probably not what many would consider the "target audience" Thank you for giving us a glimpse of your life, and for sharing what you so clearly have such a passion for what you do.
I grew up with the third word in your comment being a fighting word and an insult. It still makes me very uncomfortable to just see it written out like that. It's like the N word or something.
@@outdoorloser4340 I’m 🇬🇧but grew up in the 80s 90s that q word is like a hot skewer in my ear too, it’s a nasty slur. Every time I read or hear it it’s jarring. Horrible word
@@outdoorloser4340 thats the thing about words tho, they get reclaimed and their meaning changes, this is a good thing tho! That way no one can insult people with it anymore. Im in my early 20s and the f word is also starting to be reclaimed by our community as well! Theres still a lot of progress to go, but at least within social contexts it shows we've ALL come a long way :)
@@calamityjehn also im sorry to hear that you cant chase your dreams of becoming a marine biologist. Maybe its because im young, but Id just like to say that its never to late to try to persue your dreams. I dont know why you feel this was but persueing your dreams doesnt have to come true in exactly the way you plan it. It could come in a different form rather than your dream career, iim not sure what jobs are adjacent to marine biology, but regardless I wish you much happiness and luck
I did a roof for a taxidermist once. When we were done he took my crew & I inside of his building. The man had a 26 pound lobster. It was speared off the coast of Maine. & he brought it home and did his thing with it.
@@MegaBlankbullet man I wish I still had pictures of it. It’s probably been 10 years since I was there. Guy had all kinds of stuff. Even had a 9 foot black mamba, a replica of the one he shot in Africa.
Truly an amazing episode. My beloved Lora Papetsas is Michelin Star trained chef who had a restaurant up in Cape Cod Provincetown. She truly taught 😊me how to eat a lobster. And after watching you for sometime now I realize why lobsters cost so much. Keep doing what you’re doing. Be well and be blessed. 🙏
Could you put your underwater drone on a grapple and see if you can see your traps? Do they make any sort of gps tracker you could install on traps? Moe, Larry & Curley Lobstermen 😂❤
@@jansz811 Radio doesn't get too far either, depending on the type. It would be cool to have a device to clip onto the trap... when it's been underwater too long (lost), it pops open and inflates a little balloon with compressed air. That balloon drags a wire up to the surface, starts broadcasting a "come find me" signal, and acts as an emergency buoy.
Your incredible catch of the over 100-year-old lobster is a testament to your skill, patience, and deep connection with the sea. Your respect for marine life and dedication to sustainable fishing practices are truly admirable. Your achievement marks a milestone in your fishing journey, inspiring awe and admiration. You embody the spirit of stewardship and passion for the ocean. And I am Floating Village Life
I can’t thank you and your crew enough. Born and raised off the coast of NH between NH and Maine border. Have fond memories of deep sea fishing. Living in the Midwest your channel brings me a little bit of home ❤
❤Thank U Guys For Protecting and Keeping All the Lobsters Well Groomed as You Catch Them! I Love to Watch Your Videos and I Appreciate You All For Posting All Them! Bless You All and 🙏Stay Safe!
you sir are an excellent representative for lobster fisherman, knowledgeable, by the book and care about the environment. So glad that I stumbled upon your video
40 years ago, a store had a grand opening in my home town, and they brought in a giant tank of big lobster at a discounted price. I had seen pictures of giant lobsters, and dreamed of eating one. (The things we do when we're young and don't know any better.) I bought the biggest one they had. It was terrible. But it made me realize that not everything has to be harvested - especially when it isn't even good to eat. I don't blame anybody, ever, for harvesting something that is legal to keep. And if I hadn't bought that giant lobster, someone else would have. But I won't lie - it was nice to see that big one in this video go back. That's a tough thing to do when you consider what they sell for, but they really aren't a delicacy when they get that big.
Thank you for your care of our fisheries and the ecosystem in the ocean. It's fun to watch your videos.... I live in the FL Keys and enjoyed your videos from down here.
Love your channel, you guys are awesome and I love the respect you give to those lobsters especially the ones you release you’re honest and respectful and always give them a little fishy treat. Keep up the great work🩵🩵
Hey guys! Good sign to see u bringing up lots of eggers! You're bringing back sweet memories of my short time on a boat, just like yours, long ago. I can smell the sea! Hard work. Beautiful days. Best time of my life! Good luck!
its not a job for you , it's your life and it shows you enjoy it, i know the business end of things are a headache but your doing it, instead of rocks use painted washers, or quarters winner keeps the 2-3 dollars a day, or let the pot build
i have no idea how i just watched 22 min of this. felt like 5 min. and it's just... great. this is so entertaining, insightful, and absolutely fascinating. You make a long day at work into a lobster fishing crash course that is a treat to experience.
Thank you for sharing the challenges you face; that gives me even greater appreciation for what it takes for you (and other fishers and farmers) to bring food to our tables.
I have a lot of respect for what you do. Back in 1990 i worked in a restaurant and the owner had his own Lobster Boat. He let me go out with him and work on the boat. It wasn't easy work but i enjoyed doing it
I always enjoy watching your videos. Fishing is a tough vocation. My cousin was an owner of several commercial fishing boats in Bering sea for decades.
What a sweet guy...so enjoy his videos. I admire his humane treatment of this humble species while making a living as a lobsterman. I have learned so much about lobsters and following conservation measures to ensure continuation of the species. I wonder how many other lobsterman get rid of barnacles and give the critters snacks when they throw them back? I always look forward to his new discoveries...blue, rainbow colored and how old the big ones are. His job is more interesting than I thought it would be.
I watch these videos as I fall asleep in my discord chats. The way the lobsters crawl around helplessly in the fishers hands always fascinated me. I love the way he clips their tails and gives them doobies when they’re ready to be released back into the society!
Another fun, exciting and massive lobster vid! That guy was huge! and I'm not taking about Tristan biceps! Ok maybe I was😂 Jeremy's weren't bad either!
*As a fellow New Englander I respect your attitude and positive energy…and respect for nature. I’ve met a lot of lobstermen who care about the sustainability of the ocean…and a few who practiced with horrible ethics. Major props to you sir, and many more full pots to come!!🙏🏼*
I’m British and vegan so no idea how I got recommended your videos but I love them! I mostly watch your shorts and find them really educational, respectful and interesting. And thank you for picking up the balloons and other bits and pieces that don’t belong 💚 you’re good people
I lobster for one season in Yarmouth Nova Scotia Canada back in 1988. The season runs from Dec 1 to May 31. Probably the most exciting job I ever had. I was second mate on a 41 ft boat. We were still using wood traps back then and were slowly adding in some wire traps to test.
Random request, could you measure the length of the big ones like the one you showed today? Just to get an idea od how big he actually is because it's harder to tell on camera😅
Yes please. That would be great to really set how big they are. Here's hoping that you are able to retrieve every one of those missing traps very soon! Take care and have fun 😊!
That would awesome & I'll add could they get a small scale to carry so they could weigh them too. Then we could all keep track & find out which were the biggest for the year. I bet there's some scientists out there that would be interested in data over a couple of years too.
Jacob, TWO questions: When lobsters get that huge, are they still good to eat, or, do they get 'tough?' Does any person ever sell old traps due to not wanting to continue being a lobster fisherman? Y'all have a good day. 😃
I am obsessed w these content like i feel it’s good for me, doesn’t stress me or make me overthink which is really hard for me, it’s educational like know I know about lobsters you know hahahahaha and it’s like a good energy, so thank you for this
Kind of wild to see the contrast between the first old man and the giant. The giant is definitely older than the old man given its size, but clearly the giant's had a much better go of freshening up and shedding and staying healthy. Maybe the old man's injury is what got him, but the crusher on the giant was MEATY.
Like he said, the first lobster just needs to molt. The bigger a lobster is the older it is so the second one is actually older, but it has molted more recently so it looks better.
I'm in Utah, the only chance I get to go lobster fishing is through your channel, thank you sir! I I hate those balloons, I drive a trash truck and they float out of there every time I dump them, only to go land out in the wilderness someplace, pop those before you throw them away please!
In our family, after watching so many videos of people finding balloons everywhere and animals choking on them we have collectively decided no more helium balloons. We buy reusable straws too ever since the grandkiddos watched the video of the turtle with a straw in its nose.
@Emeraldwitch30 we have places here that are officially the middle of nowhere, the only signs of man you'll find are those damn balloons, it's a sad thing to see
I won't say I've stopped using them because I wasn't using them anyway. But if I did use them I'd make damn sure they don't get out into the environment. Or just avoid using them period. Last I used a balloon was for a craft project & somewhere is the package of balloons waiting for another project. But it wasn't a helium balloon just regular one & I'd still make sure they didn't get out. Also I heard helium is limited & it's needed for medical uses too.
man i love that you are a great captain, everyone on your crew has smiles the whole time while working. keep up the great work. and may the sea keep providing.
Maybe it can't take the depth, but couldn't that drone you had help with finding the missing traps? It could even put a grapple directly on a trap, assuming it can carry the weight
It's just nonsense. It's like saying humans could live forever if our bodies were able to replicate perfectly and not have mutations. Eventually our bodies fail us and so to does a lobster's body. The ultimate reason they die is different than ours, but in the end we both die "of old age" because our bodies just can't do it anymore.
