Don't remember the exact reason why, but remember the resounding sentiment was F them. As such, I must say, F them. Sorry, but the Tine board has already spoken on this matter.

ccolley68 said:

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I don't know any of the backstory to what y'all are talking about, but I'm intrigued. Go on.

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Basically, he's a commercial fisherman and he's been quoted as referring to gulf red snapper as "my fish". Recreational snapper fisherman have been taking it in the seat of the pants over the last several years with respect to bag limits and length of season while the commercial guys get to fish year round (talking federal waters here, not state). Contentious issue. But he seems to think the fish belong to the commercial enterprise, not the private citizen...or at least that the way it came across.

Maybe others have other bones to pick with him or can elaborate on or correct my recollection.

Ever since (1) seeing the long-liners in the harbor unloading undersized snaps by the 1000s, while me and my crew get a week (or two days) to pull in 2 f'ing snaps a piece, and (2) reading about all the black market crap that Ruggles and others pulled, I won't eat snapper in a restaurant any more. My own personal protest, but those guys tried to make it where recreational fisherman were all but banned from snapper fishing, so I'm not giving my money to anyone who supports their business by buying their catch.

third coast.. said:

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Oh yes he absolutely believes the fish belong to him and thank god recreational fisherman didnt sit and take it, although there is still some shady stuff going down with the early close of the season and the bs ways the estimated recreational catch is determined.

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This!

HtownAg92 said:

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Ever since (1) seeing the long-liners in the harbor unloading undersized snaps by the 1000s, while me and my crew get a week (or two days) to pull in 2 f'ing snaps a piece, and (2) reading about all the black market crap that Ruggles and others pulled, I won't eat snapper in a restaurant any more. My own personal protest, but those guys tried to make it where recreational fisherman were all but banned from snapper fishing, so I'm not giving my money to anyone who supports their business by buying their catch.

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Exactly my feelings as well. And I damn sure won't patronize Buddy Guindon's new restaurant.

**** Katie's Seafood

Tough **** about "his" award winning view. I guess the ship will block sight of the drilling rigs across the channel at Gulf Copper.

The ship will probably bring in more business than it would drive away, so I'm kind of suspicious what his motivation is complaining about it.

maroon barchetta said:

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Guess which Galveston seafood house is complaining that Battleship Texas is going to ruin their views and maybe damage their property if a hurricane comes in?

https://abc13.com/post/battleship-texas-galveston-restaurant-owner-worried-historic-ship/14892590/

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guess which restaurant will be closing soon?

Literally the week of Memorial Day and this comes in the newsroom, pathetic.

Fertitta chimes in…

Dash Kohlhausen Landry's Deputy General Counsel also shared this statement:

"While the proposed location for the historic Battleship Texas may block some of the views of Landry's harbor front properties, Willie G's, Harbor House, etc., and a few others, it will also attract more than a million visitors a year to the area. This will be a boon for all of us and the island's entire tourism industry. The Battleship Texas is the last remaining United States battleship to serve in both World War I and World War II and for Galveston to be a part of this patriotism and serving as a tourist attraction at the same time is really special.

I'd rather look at the Battleship than stare and a bunch of half built rusty drill rigs, dry docked ships, and chemical tanks.

This dude is a joke.

That guy sounds so stupid. F Katies I hope they dry dock it on top of their restaurant.

I like the awards for waterfront views. Thats like saying Galveston gets awards for its white sandy beaches

I was tempted to go there tomorrow night as I'll be in Galveston for the night. No more, thanks to the Tine board.

DUman08 said:

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third coast.. said:

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Oh yes he absolutely believes the fish belong to him and thank god recreational fisherman didnt sit and take it, although there is still some shady stuff going down with the early close of the season and the bs ways the estimated recreational catch is determined.

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This!

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Not only that, they will take you snapper fishing on their CC offshore boats that are registered as commercial vessels and you can bring home a ton of snapper, well over the recreational limit. You're basically paying to be a deckhand and catch fish and then you have to buy a certain # of pounds of fish at a predetermined price.

So not only are they screwing recreational fishermen they're screwing guides who make a living on recreational fishermen.

**** these **********s, you know they're the ones who are ultimately behind this.

https://www.chron.com/gulf-coast/article/battleship-texas-galveston-port-deal-19855078.php

Battleship + Monument Inn AYCE & cinnamon rolls