In Dutch, there’s no business like show business.

Hello Fishies!

In the latest issue of Pacific Fishing Magazine, there is an interesting article by Ann Touza. Ann is the former managing editor of the Dutch Harbor Fisherman. Here are some excerpts:

In Dutch, there’s no business like show business.

Deadliest Catch is one of the top shows in cable, says Doug Stanley, one of the producers and director of photography. “It’s a monster worldwide.”

The third season (or fourth if you count the three hour forerunner) begins this April and will kick off with highlights from the best episodes.

When asked how long the Discovery Channel plans on returning to film, Stanley says that is unknown. The number of viewers continues to increase, particularly the number of young male viewers.

“It is not about fishing, but about the people who fish,” Stanley said. “and they are very interesting and exceptional characters.”

The show has become so popular that “people are talking about them in small villages in the rainforests of Brazil,” Stanley said. He added that the show is also very popular with American soldiers in Iraq.

For viewers and fishermen alike the excitement continues, Stanley said. Every time a crab pot is pulled, “It’s kind of like pulling the handle on a slot machine; you never know what is going to come up.”

When asked how they decided which boats to film, Stanley says they are looking for “a variety and range of characters.”

“We want the viewers to care about the people,” adding that regulars like Sig Hansen get “horrendous amounts of fan mail.”

The Discovery Channel crew was expected to remain in the community for some months. “We are at the whim of the season and the vessels chosen.”

With the slow pace of this year’s opilio season, it may take some time to get what they need.

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The two hour highlight episode of Season 2 airs March 27.

Stay tuned!

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