The Colburn brothers are
the sons of Gary Colburn of Plymouth and the nephew of Jon Colburn. Local boy Keith
Colburn says he took a huge risk in 2005 purchasing the Wizard without
any of her valuable crab quota. A World War II-era ship that was converted into
a fishing vessel in 1978, the Wizard, a perennial top five producer, is
one of the largest vessels in the fleet at 155 feet in length. Being forced to
lease his entire crab quota, Keith struggled in his first year owning the Wizard.
This season the stakes are that much higher for his ship and crew. The
Emmy-nominated series returned Tuesday, April 3, for a third season of daring
adventures on the high seas.
Friday, 06 April 2007 03:55
Amador County Natives Featured On Discovery Channel’s “The Deadliest Catch”
Are you a fan of the Discovery Channel’s number one
show-a crab fishing series, The Deadliest Catch?- Well if you are hooked like the rest of America and think you
recognize the Capt. Of the Wizard- new to the show this season- you are not mistaken.
The Capt and first mate are
Amador County natives that attended Plymouth Elementary School. Keith Colburn
of Redmond, Wash., has served at the helm of the Wizard for the last 14
years. His brother Monte Colburn is also an experienced deck hand who takes
over as skipper for the last half of crab season.
The Colburn brothers are
the sons of Gary Colburn of Plymouth and the nephew of Jon Colburn. Local boy Keith
Colburn says he took a huge risk in 2005 purchasing the Wizard without
any of her valuable crab quota. A World War II-era ship that was converted into
a fishing vessel in 1978, the Wizard, a perennial top five producer, is
one of the largest vessels in the fleet at 155 feet in length. Being forced to
lease his entire crab quota, Keith struggled in his first year owning the Wizard.
This season the stakes are that much higher for his ship and crew. The
Emmy-nominated series returned Tuesday, April 3, for a third season of daring
adventures on the high seas.
