As featured on "Deadliest Catch"
A fourth generation fisherman, Jake Anderson grew up in the rich
fishing environment of Anacortes, Washington. At age seventeen,
Jake began salmon fishing in Bristol Bay, Alaska, and by the age of
twenty-five he was crab fishing in the heart of the Bering Sea.
Soon after, Jake became a deckhand on the F/V "Northwestern" and
joined the popular television series "Deadliest Catch." As an
integral part of the show, Jake is known for his hardworking nature
that has allowed him to evolve from greenhorn to licensed
captain.
Aside from fishing, Jake has a harrowing story that has yet to
be told. As an avid skateboarder, Jake aspired to become a
professional until he was sidelined by injury, addiction, and
homelessness. After relentlessly battling back, he was then
confronted with the untimely losses of his sister, father, and
mentor, Phil Harris. But with depth and maturity, Jake persevered.
In his debut book, "Relapse," Jake serves as an inspiration as he
candidly shares his private journey to overcome tragedy.