After getting back to sea, they had to go through another checklist as well. The preparations seemed never to end. It was time for them to get to work once again. First, they had to turn off the motor and get prepared for the hunt.
Luckily, the things they had to do at this time were much less, and definitely easier than the preparations they faced before leaving their port. They had to prepare the cages to get all of the ropes tied and then drop them into the water. This was something they could do quickly, since it was a job they had to do every day.
A Fun Job
Every day was an adventure for these fishermen. It didn’t matter that they spent all day every day together or that they knew each other for such a long time, they always were having fun! Every day was a new excuse to share memories, jokes and funny stories among them. It was so much fun for the group.
Just before the sun hit the horizon, they knew it was the right time to leave. They had to time it perfectly before the sun got too high up in the sky. It was time to recheck everything on their list and make sure they had everything.
The Crab Spot
Thankfully the waters were calm on this particular freezing morning. They got in the boat and headed offshore ready to start their day. They started to go toward the usual spot they liked for crabbing.
After circling around a bit, the fishermen found just the right spot where the water depth was perfect for the crabs to keep coming back. At that point, it was time for them to throw the crab cages into the water and wait. This part was not particularly interesting, as it was mostly a waiting game. The cold air kept them from dozing off in the early morning hours.
Season Of The Crabs
Finally, when the cages were ready to be used, the fisherman dropped them into the water until they hit the bottom of the sea, where the crabs lived. They knew the nest crabs were down this deep. Once the cages hit the bottom, they would then start to drag the cages around the floor.
Despite their major success this year during crabbing season, they were really hoping to go out with a bang and hit the crab jackpot in today’s trip. They wanted to end the year on a high note and really give each other something significant to celebrate!
An Amazing First Catch
In order to catch the crabs, the fishermen had to lower the cages to the sea bed and then slowly drag them along the sea bottom. One fisherman would take the wheel and slowly start driving the boat around. The other two were on cage duty - watching diligently.
They would shout commands at each other to communicate and ensure that everything was done right - there were no second chances. Everything had to be done correctly. Not too long after the first drag, the cage was ready to be taken out of the water, complete with their first catch of the day inside.