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Meuniere: Which season do you like fishing most: red crab or opilio?
Keith Colburn: That's tough, they're different. Red crab — there's nothing like red crab. They're big, they're beautiful in their own way, and the value when you pull a full pot is incredible dollar wise. They're also a lot sneakier. One day you can be on great fishing, set your gear back in the same spot and come back with blanks. There's an art to fishing red crab and staying in touch with the crab. Snow crab tend to be way bigger in volume and the schools of crab are much larger. But they can be interesting in their own right because at times they lay in very odd spots, deep gullies or on steep edges, and can disappear quickly as well. I think I've been more successful snow crab fishing, but I love them both.
Ttmagster: Did you ever lose pots under ice?
Keith Colburn: Yeah, a lot. The ice moves faster than you can ever imagine. And when you're on great fishing, it becomes a game trying to stay on that good fishing. I've had entire loads of gear run over by the ice. You can retrieve it after the ice goes over it, because the ice will eventually retreat. But the mess and the amount of time lost fishing when the ice runs over your gear can wipe out your season.
Ttmagster: Would you let your wife go fishing with you?
Keith Colburn: My wife is one of the toughest, most resilient women I know. I believe she has the mental makeup to be able to work on a boat. But the answer is no.
Discovery: Captain Keith, thanks for coming by to answer everyone's questions tonight. Is there anything you'd like to add, before our chat time is up?
Keith Colburn: My website, www.crabwizard.com, launched today. It's still being built, and we're still adding some really cool stuff to it. Most importantly, if you become a fan of the Wizard and follow the site you have an opportunity to win one of our Crab Wizard hats. So come join us on our website and thanks for all the great questions. I appreciate everyone following the show. To the true heroes and guys that participate in the most deadly profession, my heart and my blessings to all the boys overseas fighting for our country. Come home safe, come home soon. Root for the Wizard; we're rooting for you.
Discovery: Stay tuned for next week's chat with Edgar Hansen of the Northwestern. In the meantime, vote for your favorite boat: dsc.discovery.com/fansites/deadliestcatch/view-vote/view-vote.html. And, don't miss the next episode of Deadliest Catch, Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
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