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YourobxpalWH: Hey Russ! I figured it out! Has the sockeye salmon season started yet? Also, just wondering since they've been putting cameras on the pots and in the water as far down as the ocean floor have they figured out a way to prospect for crab that way yet or is it just not an economical option? (I was saving this question for the Chat!!!!) ~Whitney
Russell Newberry: First of all, the sockeye are running and it's the beginning of the season. The Copper River Reds are in. And soon the rest of the state will be booming with sockeyes. As far as looking for crab with a camera, it has been done. The Hillstrand brothers have one that they've dragged around the bottom, and they seem to catch a lot of crab. So any advantage is not to be overlooked.
Fran: Russell, thanks for talking to us. How do you feel about global warming and the effect it has on the Bering Sea and crab fishing?
Russell Newberry: I'm no scientist, but I know the ice pack is diminishing which is causing warmer weather. Hopefully the seafood will adjust to it, and it will not be a problem.
LisaTX: Hi, Russell! I think you are so brave! Especially when you donned that suit to help save Josh! Have you ever had to save or almost save anyone else like the Discovery cameramen?
Russell Newberry: No, that was my actual first 911 man overboard situation. As far as the cameramen, they always seem to set themselves up in precarious spots on our boat, and I constantly had to keep my eye on them to make sure that a swinging pot wouldn't hit them or a rogue wave sweep them overboard. They are putting themselves in dangerous situations to get good footage so America can watch us.
dream catcher: Hello, Russell, when you signed on to the Time Bandit what were your thoughts about having your every move followed by a camera crew? What does your family think of the show?
Russell Newberry: I felt confident getting on the Time Bandit because they are professional, and this vessel has a great catch record. The cameramen were friendly, and I didn't know they were there half the time. They recorded things I don't even remember saying!
jess08: I noticed that when you guys get a big catch Jonathan does a little crab jig and Andy has done a moonwalk dance. Any special talents you'd like to share?
Russell Newberry: (laughing) I'm just glad we're on the crab. As far as my little superstitious dance, I'll leave that for the owners of the boat.
southeastern: Hey Russell...how would I go about getting hired onto a boat? What would I need to do?
Russell Newberry: Send your resume in! The best way to get a job on a crab boat (and nothing is guaranteed) is walk the docks in Kodiak, Dutch Harbor, or King Cove, and hopefully your fortune would be someone else's misfortune, as far as someone getting hurt on a vessel and they need help right now. Jobs right now are hard to come by because of the rationalization.
