[Paddlewise] new york waterfront

From: Fred Steinberg <fred_at_alaska.net>
Date: Fri, 26 Feb 1999 11:10:39 -0900 (AKST)
    Ralph> For those who are unaware, the pollution levels of the water
    Ralph> here has dropped so drastically that many forms of marine life,
    Ralph> once unable to survive here because of the condition of the
    Ralph> water, have returned.

This reminds me of a photo I saw somewhere a year or two ago, with the
caption "The Last Sturgeon Fisherman on the Hudson". The photo was of an
older gentlemen, in a small dory with an *huge* fish draped across the
boat.

Are there actually sturgeon in there? Another monster of the deep to watch
out for when trolling from your kayak...
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