The first time you see Freddy Maugatai on Deadliest Catch, you remember him. Whether it’s the tattooed arms, his signature shout, or the storm-level energy he brings to the deck, Freddy makes an impression. But behind the intensity is a man...
Monte Colburn has spent decades working in one of the world’s most demanding professions—commercial fishing. He’s best known for his calm presence aboard the F/V Wizard on Deadliest Catch, where he’s helped steer the boat through storms, tight quotas, and high-stakes...
For viewers of Deadliest Catch, Gary Soper may not always be front and center—but he’s been there all along. Well before the cameras arrived, Soper was already part of the F/V Wizard’s core crew, working in the Bering Sea’s demanding conditions....
What happened to Lenny from Deadliest Catch? Where did he go—and how old is he now? These are the questions fans often ask when they think back to the early seasons of the show. Lenny Lekanoff wasn’t the loudest voice on...
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering, “Is Matt Bradley from Deadliest Catch still alive?” or “Why did Matt leave the Northwestern?”, you’re not alone. Fans have long been drawn to Bradley—not just for his time on deck, but for the deeply...
You don’t need to search far to find a compelling story in Kodiak—just follow the crab pots. At 23, Sophia “Bob” Nielsen stepped into one of the toughest roles on the Bering Sea, captaining the F/V Victory in the same waters...
From hauling pots in the freezing waters of the Bering Sea to learning the ropes in a high-stakes industry, Jacob Hutchins has built a career defined by persistence, adaptability, and firsthand experience. A commercial fisherman and television personality, Hutchins is best...
He’s not just the newest captain on Deadliest Catch—he’s five generations of fishing tradition in motion. Rick Shelford began working aboard the Aleutian Lady as a teenager, learning the ropes under his father’s guidance and carrying forward his family’s longstanding fishing...
Neal Hillstrand has long been a steady hand aboard the F/V Time Bandit, working behind the scenes as the vessel’s chief engineer and stepping up as captain when needed. The youngest of the Hillstrand brothers, Neal has spent his life surrounded...
From the freezing wheelhouse of the Bering Sea to the pages of a children’s book, Johnathan Hillstrand has charted a life few could imagine. You may know him as the captain of the Time Bandit on Deadliest Catch, but his story...
