Cornelia Marie Crew

Deckhand Freddy Maugatai

Age: 36, Home: Dutch Harbor, AK

Freddy was the superstar deckhand of the Cornelia Marie for years. His monstrous work ethic, good nature and loyalty to Phil Harris made him the heart of the Cornelia deck. Always upbeat, tough as coffin nails and knowledgeable, Freddy incorporates Samoan traditions into his fishing routine. He eats cod hearts and other fish organs "for strength," and shouts out native Samoan blessings to invoke the fishing Gods.

With such a close connection to the Cornelia Marie and Harris family, Freddy was deeply troubled by the the crew troubles in the 2010 King season. But when it was finally over, he decided he could no longer share the risk of the Cornelia Marie's uncertain future. He made his prodigious talents available to the fleet and Captain Keith quickly snatched him up.

Freddy will always carry a deep affection for the Harris boys and their boat. And it's probably safe to say that he'll never burn his bridges.