Steven Rinella talks with professional crabber, Luke McFadden, about: the crabbing industry, crabbing techniques, crab biology, crab grading, and more. Recorded at Crow Rock Lodge: https://www.crowrock.com Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network: https://www.youtube.com/@MeatEaterPodcastNetwork Steve on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenrinella/?hl=en Check out the gear the MeatEater Crew uses in the field here: https://store.themeateater.com Follow us: Web: https://www.themeateater.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/meateater Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StevenRinellaMeatEater Chapters: 0:00 – Meet Luke McFadden: Third-Generation Blue Crabber 5:43 – How They Catch Crabs: Trot Lines and Pots 16:04 – Crew Size and Grading Crabs by Shell Density 25:33 – Soft Shells, Crab Grades, and Selling Direct 43:58 – Running the Boat Like an Assembly Line 49:14 – The Real Economics of Crabbing 59:43 – Imports, Management, and Building a Crab Stand Landmark 1:08:54 – Tournament Talk: Rules, Rivalries, and Wrap-Up