Monday was Dumping Day - the official start to the lobster season in this area of the province. The season now continues until the end of May but apparently there is little lobstering done in January and February; it's just too cold and stormy. Dumping is the term used for the first dropping of the fisherman's traps for the season, hopefully in the most advantageous spots possible.
The weather was great on Monday - sunny, fairly calm seas, and cool (around 0). There was one incident near Cape Forchu where a boat setting out sank - Wayne's friends who go lobstering told him that often in the rush to get the "best" spots for their traps, captains take too many out at once, weighing down their boat, Fortunately, all four men aboard the boat were rescued.
There are concerns this year with the economic climate - in Massachussets lobster is being bought for only $3/lb because the market is very limited. Lobstermen here are not going to fish on Sundays to limit the supply somewhat and attempt to help their price - I hope we might be able to get some cheaper lobster meals.
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