I heard on the news today that the Cape Cod canal was closed indefinately while crews worked to clean a 350/gal oil spil from a tug that went aground. Never been down there, but I hope they clean it good, MY northshore fishies come through there! Anyone else hear anything?

Yeah you got it about right. I wouldn't worry about it, its light hydraulic fluid.

350 gallons? I imagine that type of spill could be contained very easily. They more than likely will lose most of it due to current. To be honest I don't think 350 gallons in a spill is all that much to be absorbed and filtered through that Eco system
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I dont want to let you down, but everywhere I look it says no fish in canal ever. So I can only assume they take some other passage to get to you.

Yes it's closed for the whole season and they're putting a gate up on one end so there will be no fish there this season either

hahaha

Bob is never wrong. He knows things.
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you sure you guys don't need me to drive down in a few months to make sure your ok? lol

you sure you guys don't need me to drive down in a few months to make sure your ok? lol


Go on down. What's one more person added to the mix. I would suggest you keep an eye on all the internet reports so you know the best time to get there.
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Go on down. What's one more person added to the mix. I would suggest you keep an eye on all the internet reports so you know the best time to get there.
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Don't forget to bring your cell phone. You need to call everyone in your address book if you see anyone even hook up with a fish (regardless of size).:biglaugh::rotf2:

And most important is watch out for all the exploded fishing rods. Apparently they blow up by the millions down there...
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Don't forget to bring your cell phone. You need to call everyone in your address book if you see anyone even hook up with a fish (regardless of size).:biglaugh::rotf2:

Take a smart phone, log onto Facebook, and follow the real-time reports from local shops. :D

Take a smart phone, log onto Facebook, and follow the real-time reports from local shops. :D
you mean local shop, one shop does weekly reports while the other does daily reports almost on the hour.

Always love when a thread title is "Canal". A must read thread just for the entertainment factor.

NSF- let them rod-snapping, NIMBY, jig-bouncing, womans-bike-riding canalists keep their oil-slicked schoolies to themselves. We both know that the "Other Cape" will produce quality fish within weeks of that place! :soon: :hidin:

:rotf2:
:jester:

bring a white bucket

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From Cape Cod Times This Morning.... :(

BOURNE - The Army Corps of Engineers met today with the Massachusetts Highway Department to discuss the results of their recent study. The study was conducted by both organizations to determine the plight of the Cape Cod Canal, it seems that the ever increasing tourist traffic is taking its toll on the aging bridges that connect Cape Cod to the mainland. Jeremy Santiago of the Army Corps of Engineers had this to say, "A total rebuild of the steel structures would be an astronomical expense."

The study conducted over the last three years tested the strength of the bridges (built in the 1930's), the volume of local traffic and the volume of boat traffic through the Canal. The weight of the study landed on the side of the motorist. Carl Bernhard of Acushnet Architectural Association conducted a case study on the life expectancy of the two bridges and had this to say, "The structures are old and the construction is old hat" said Bernhard, "With the volume of traffic going over these bridges these days, I give them 2 or 3 years before we see serious deterioration."

Needless to say, an agreement had to be reached, quickly. Then to add some urgency to the situation a tug ran aground in the Canal marking the 11th oil spill in the Canal over the last decade. PEW Oceans stepped in today saying that the damages caused by all of these minor spills almost outweighs that of the Buzzards Bay spill in 2003. The three organizations met in an emergency meeting this morning and preliminary voting called for the removal of the bridges and the filling of the historic Cape Cod Canal. "We know the history at stake here and we know that many will be saddened by our decision, but we feel that these drastic measures must be taken before something catastrophic happens" said Santiago. If passed by the Massachusetts legislature, the removal of the Bourne Bridge would be slated to begin on June 14, 2013 and the filling of the Canal would follow shortly thereafter.

From Cape Cod Times This Morning.... :(

BOURNE - The Army Corps of Engineers met today with the Massachusetts Highway Department to discuss the results of their recent study. The study was conducted by both organizations to determine the plight of the Cape Cod Canal, it seems that the ever increasing tourist traffic is taking its toll on the aging bridges that connect Cape Cod to the mainland. Jeremy Santiago of the Army Corps of Engineers had this to say, "A total rebuild of the steel structures would be an astronomical expense."

The study conducted over the last three years tested the strength of the bridges (built in the 1930's), the volume of local traffic and the volume of boat traffic through the Canal. The weight of the study landed on the side of the motorist. Carl Bernhard of Acushnet Architectural Association conducted a case study on the life expectancy of the two bridges and had this to say, "The structures are old and the construction is old hat" said Bernhard, "With the volume of traffic going over these bridges these days, I give them 2 or 3 years before we see serious deterioration."

Needless to say, an agreement had to be reached, quickly. Then to add some urgency to the situation a tug ran aground in the Canal marking the 11th oil spill in the Canal over the last decade. PEW Oceans stepped in today saying that the damages caused by all of these minor spills almost outweighs that of the Buzzards Bay spill in 2003. The three organizations met in an emergency meeting this morning and preliminary voting called for the removal of the bridges and the filling of the historic Cape Cod Canal. "We know the history at stake here and we know that many will be saddened by our decision, but we feel that these drastic measures must be taken before something catastrophic happens" said Santiago. If passed by the Massachusetts legislature, the removal of the Bourne Bridge would be slated to begin on June 14, 2013 and the filling of the Canal would follow shortly thereafter.
Wow, think of the local jobs that would create. Anyone here know how to drive a dump truck? :hihi:
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A little early for April fools day

got link?

that is interesting, the three groups concluded?
where are the other groups and why weren't they included?

That's got about as good a shot at happening as the cape cod tunnel
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Fill in the canal! Yup, when :

http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130322/NEWS/303220330 (http://collider.com/wp-content/image-base/People/C/Conan_OBrien/conan_o_brien__2_.jpg)

here you go

More here too

www.nantucketonline.com/news/breaking/Canal-Closed.htm (http://www.striped-bass.com/Stripertalk/stripertalk/23223-canal-filled.html)

As an aside, if Paulie has a heart attack over this thread we will be coming after you.
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Hundred year project. Being filled with lead. All to be donated by tax payers from various states.....:rotf2:

There was a time long ago when traveling back home from the Way Station we would stop the car dead center on the Bourne bridge, jump the rail onto a large concrete platform then sit down with our feet dangling over the edge while viewing the water below.
Those memories will be missed when the bridge is gone.
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Nice Dave

:D

the fish will have to go around like they used to a hundred years ago, now we'll have to wipe out those seals once they finish that study

Go ahead fill it! We can all go to the "other cape" spincognito mentioned about above! I'm sure there's plenty of room up there.
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Hundred year project. Being filled with lead. All to be donated by tax payers from various states.....:rotf2:

Filled with the lead of the locals who don't have to jig 4 knot currents anymore
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From Cape Cod Times This Morning.... :(

BOURNE - PEW Oceans stepped in today saying that the damages caused by all of these minor spills almost outweighs that of the Buzzards Bay spill in 2003.



Really, what are these people smoking. Lets cut the arm off for a broken finger. The bridges are not original, nothing lasts forever. Bridges get repaired and replaced all the time.

This had to be an April fools joke printed too early.

Lets not forget why the canal was created, to stop ship wrecks on Nantucket shoals.

Do these clowns from PEW remember the Argo Merchant? I think that was a bit bigger than the 11 oil spills that combined the last 10 years or so.