Crab fisherman happy to finally make money as season gets late start [Video]

Sunday is the start of Dungeness crab season, giving fishermen an opportunity to finally make some money by selling directly off their boats to customers. 

Dozens of people lined up at Fisherman’s Wharf near Pier 45 to buy whole, uncooked crabs from Matt Juanes’ boat early Sunday morning. His crew was out on the water overnight, and got back with four full containers of crab. 

“Glad they came out and supported us. They’ve been waiting a long time. Credit card bills are racking up,” said Juanes.

Juanes is selling about two pounds of crabs for $10 a pound, and giving customers a free one if they buy 10. 

“I’m happy just to work right now. Salmon season is closed. Most fishermen do salmon and crab. Salmon season has been closed for the last two years and crab has been shortening down; smaller and smaller,” said Juanes. 

Crab season used to …