Bill FURIOUS As The Crew May Have SUNK His Boat!! | Deadliest Catch

Captain Wild Bill Faces Challenges Upon Return to the Opilio Grounds

Captain Wild Bill Bosski has returned to the Opilio crab fishing grounds following a massive 135,000-pound offload. As the crew prepares for another run, distractions loom—tomorrow is the Super Bowl. Some crew members, particularly devout Seahawks fans, hoped to stay in town to watch the game. However, Captain Wild Bill quickly shut that idea down, saying, “There’s no way I’m going to stop fishing for a damn football game.”

With that settled, the crew refocuses on their next haul. Bill expresses mixed emotions about the journey ahead, sharing, “I just woke up, and I can’t wait to go crab fishing. This season has been a nightmare so far, with big weather that drove the table through the deck, breakdowns, and even an injury.”

Greenhorn John Walek: “Not Out of the Woods Yet”
One of the season’s biggest setbacks is Greenhorn John Walek’s injury. Walek is battling a severe hand infection, leaving him unable to work on deck. “I’ve got to keep my dressings up, keep taking the antibiotics, and hopefully get back out there soon,” Walek says. The captain is frustrated but empathetic, describing the impact of being a man down on an already overburdened crew.

Slack Tank Oversight Sparks Safety Concerns
During preparations, the crew encountered a dangerous oversight: a slack tank that wasn’t properly filled with water. This imbalance causes weight to shift unpredictably, a hazard that can tip the vessel dangerously or even lead to capsizing—a leading cause of sinkings in the unforgiving Bering Sea.

Bill’s reaction was swift and stern. “I cannot believe none of you noticed the pumps weren’t running. That tells me you’re not doing your wheel watches. You guys are putting lives on the line. This is basic stuff. You guys suck.”

Despite the sharp rebuke, Bill shouldered the blame, saying, “Sorry, guys. It’s not on you. It’s my fault.”

The crew drained the tank, inspected the plumbing, and discovered damage caused by water sloshing violently. Repairs were made quickly. As Bill observed, “If we’d loaded crab in there before noticing, the whole tank would’ve been full of dead crab. Every day, it’s something new.”

Clerical Error Costs Cape Caution $330,000
As if the operational challenges weren’t enough, the Cape Caution faced a massive financial blow due to a clerical error by their co-op. Initially told they had a quota of 600,000 pounds, the crew planned their season around those numbers. However, they recently learned their actual quota is 470,000 pounds—a 200,000-pound reduction that represents $330,000 in lost revenue.

An exasperated Captain Wild Bill vented his frustration, “I’m sorry, I made a mistake? That’s it? Here’s your livelihood, here’s your whole season plan—all gone because of bad paperwork. How does this happen?”

The Team Pushes Forward Amid Setbacks
Despite these hurdles, the crew manages to refocus on fishing. Hauls start coming in with promising numbers, lifting the mood on board. One crew member reflects, “Luckily, we found the problem with the tank before loading crab. But it doesn’t downplay the mistake. It was a close call, and it could’ve been worse.”

By the day’s end, the Cape Caution crew was back to doing what they do best: catching crab. The pots are full, and Bill’s mood lightens as the team regains their rhythm. “This crab looks really good,” Bill says, satisfied.

For now, the challenges are behind them, and the crew is determined to make the most of their season—one pot at a time.