Coast harbors are still full of shrimp boats. In Biloxi, with 89 commercial boat slips, shrimpers are clamoring for space. Very few give up their slips. When they do, there's someone waiting in line. Experienced shrimpers find ways to survive Though shrimping gets tougher, the most experienced fishermen find a way to survive.
Shrimpers are always conscious of putting away money for lean times.
Boyd had a good year last season, despite taking time for his daughter's wedding and his son's baseball championship games. He has been married for 23 years and has three children and three grandchildren. Like many fishermen, he loves the freedom and independence his profession grants. He doesn't expect it to be easy. All rights reserved.