Treacherous Alaskan Salmon Fishing show last night

[Moses]

I think you confused your channels. Both shows were on 'National Geographic-HD'.

"Cowboys of the Sea" - wild show!

Three captains must battle the elements, fiery competition, and the law during the 2006 sockeye salmon commercial fishing season in Bristol Bay, Alaska. For six weeks every summer, the tranquil Naknek River mouth becomes a bustling epicenter of commercialsalmon fishing. Hundreds of fishermen come every year to stake their claims. The fishing district is small and the payoff can be huge. Captains have been known to make six figures in six weeks. One of the most competitive fishing seasons in existence.

[striperman36]

Bristol Bay and most other salmon gillnet openings in Alaska are the same way. It's mayhem. But you can make good money in a short time.

[Bronko]

Originally Posted by Moses

I think you confused your channels. Both shows were on 'National Geographic-HD'.

"Cowboys of the Sea" - wild show!

Three captains must battle the elements, fiery competition, and the law during the 2006 sockeye salmon commercial fishing season in Bristol Bay, Alaska. For six weeks every summer, the tranquil Naknek River mouth becomes a bustling epicenter of commercialsalmon fishing. Hundreds of fishermen come every year to stake their claims. The fishing district is small and the payoff can be huge. Captains have been known to make six figures in six weeks. One of the most competitive fishing seasons in existence.

I saw that. That was insane. Can you imagine the insurance claims PER DAY out there??? It appeared to be 50-100 boats operating in an area no bigger than a couple football fields. They were hitting each other, running over gear, shouting at each other, running aground, tangling gear.... I was captivated by the insanity. Looked like the Race on a beautiful Saturday in late July.

[snake slinger]

that was wild its a wonder nobody gets shot