As the Discovery Channel airs its final Captain Phil Harris episode of Deadliest Catch at 9 p.m. tonight, we also look back at the salty skipper (1957-2010) who was one of the toughest, gruffest, tobacco-est, cursing-est, coolest fishermen to ever sail the Bering Sea—and we loved him for it.
Here are five moments that made us Capt. Phil fans.
He Used Farts to Fish
He Didn't Take Crap From Anybody (action starts at 35-second mark)
He Played Xbox...and Sank His Own Boat
He Enjoyed a Good Prank
He Always Had Time for Fans