'Deadliest Catch: Desperate Hours'
Based on the reality television show "Deadliest Catch," this book is a compilation of stories, as told by captains and crew members. The book has excellent ratings from Amazon.com readers and is considered an excellent complement to the television show. The book allows followers to learn more about the characters and hear the stories from their point of view. The book is also a good starting point for those interested in crab fishing on the Bering Sea.
'All About Blue Crabs: And How to Catch Them'
"All About Blue Crabs: And How to Catch Them," by Russell Roberts, focuses on the blue crab fishing techniques of the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. In 88 pages, the author discusses blue crab life cycles, mythology, how to locate crabs, techniques for catching crabs and the preparation and cooking of crabs. Although the book does not deal with crab fishing boats, Amazon.com readers say it is full of information on blue crabs.
'Crab and Lobster Fishing'
"Crab and Lobster Fishing," by United Kingdom skipper Alan Spence, is an educational resource with 160 pages of text about crab and lobster fishing. The author discusses the biology of crabs and lobsters, crab boats, equipment, fishing techniques, electronic gear, engines, caring for caught crabs and lobsters and marketing and selling crabs and lobsters. The book is ideal for those looking to learn about the entire crab fishing process, including the business aspects of the crab fishing industry.
