Whether fly fishing in a mountain stream or using bait dangled on the bottom of the sea, fishing is a popular recreational activity for millions of Americans. And for many states, it’s an important commercial industry that supplies food and jobs. Yet, you don’t see much coverage of it on local TV news. In New […]
Whether fly fishing in a mountain stream or using bait dangled on the bottom of the sea, fishing is a popular recreational activity for millions of Americans.
And for many states, it’s an important commercial industry that supplies food and jobs.
Yet, you don’t see much coverage of it on local TV news.
In New Orleans, I used to watch the Fishin’ Report on WWL-TV, hosted by the late, great Frank Davis. (A bridge over Lake Pontchartrain was named in his honor.)
A Fishin’ Report tease usually featured Davis in a boat next to a bridge or just off-shore, pole bent as he struggles to bring in his catch. Davis would work the rod and reel as he excitedly looked into the camera teasing where he is and all the fish he’s catching.
Even non-fisherman who never aspired to wet a line would want to watch his reports.
In North Carolina, like Louisiana, recreational fishing is not only an attraction that draws tourists but it’s a key resource in the state’s economy. Some of the state’s saltwater fish are being wiped out, threatening the state’s commercial and recreational fishing industries.
So WRAL, Capitol Broadcasting’s CBS affiliate in Raleigh, is airing an hour-long documentary, Net Effect, tonight (Oct. 26) at 7, that tackles the complex issues.
Hosted by David Crabtree, WRAL’s news anchor, Net Effect examines the real state of the fishing situation there which often pits recreational and commercial fisherman against each other. Both contribute to the state’s economy though sport fishing brings in substantially more money.
“Who gets the resource? That’s what it’s about,” says Jerry Schill, N.C. Fisheries Association president.
After it airs tonight, hang a ‘gone fishin’ sign and tune in to watch on www.wral.com. Search WRAL doc.
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