shrimp season opens

[Salty]

Just heard on the local news that shrimp season opened at 6 pm tonight so the shrimpers can get a jump on the oil spill. It's projected to reach the coast in a couple days. If I made a living from saltwater in the St. Bernard/Plaquemine/Grand Isle area....I'd be concerned.

[Purple Back]

I think I would be out there trying to figure out a way to net that oil instead of shrimp.

It sells for a lot more

[Salty]

Originally Posted by Purple Back

I think I would be out there trying to figure out a way to net that oil instead of shrimp.

It sells for a lot more

[fishinpox]

man im keepin my fingers crossed these commericial fisherman have had a tough winter on top of gettin screwed on prices this is the last thing they need, the guides down river have been struggling all winter with a very high river just as the weather is turning for the better this happens those guys cant get a break. hopefully something is done and it is done quick .

[Salty]

Originally Posted by fishinpox

man im keepin my fingers crossed these commericial fisherman have had a tough winter on top of gettin screwed on prices this is the last thing they need, the guides down river have been struggling all winter with a very high river just as the weather is turning for the better this happens those guys cant get a break. hopefully something is done and it is done quick .

It ain't lookin' good. The "slick" is supposed to reach the Sound tomorrow. If it truly does reach the coast.....that area will be toast for a couple of years.

[Dink]

I may cancel my june trip to G.I............Not sure I want the kids swimming in that water.............opinions??

[RaginCagin]

Im supposed to go to GI next weekend. Not looking good

[Dink]

My ol man stepped up his plans b/c of this............he's leavin tomorrow.......

[Montauk17]

I say we have a shrimp party in the gulf if they light the oil on fire. All we need is a bunch of seasoning and beer. On a serious note,I hope it does not mess up the area too bad for the guys that make a living on the water.

[swamp snorkler]

Originally Posted by dink

i may cancel my june trip to g.i............not sure i want the kids swimming in that water.............opinions??

slick is on the east side of the state, you should be fine

[swamp snorkler]

Originally Posted by Salty

Just heard on the local news that shrimp season opened at 6 pm tonight so the shrimpers can get a jump on the oil spill. It's projected to reach the coast in a couple days. If I made a living from saltwater in the St. Bernard/Plaquemine/Grand Isle area....I'd be concerned.

what channel did you see that on?

[Montauk17]

http://www.katc.com/news/special-shr...-of-oil-spill/

[Salty]

Originally Posted by swamp snorkler

what channel did you see that on?

WVUE channel 8 New Orleans

Salty would not make up somethin' like this............

[Hopper]

i also backed out of my fishing trip in buras!