Interview with Charles Gibson

Partial Transcript: When did you start fishing commercially?

Segment Synopsis: Gibson talks about being a commercial fisherman. He describes the fish that he catches and the methods used to catch them.

Keywords: Buffalo fish; Carp; Catfish; Commercial fishing; Hook line; Perry Park, Kentucky; Trotline

Subjects: Fishing--Kentucky River (Ky.)

Partial Transcript: So you haven't noticed any major changes in the river?

Segment Synopsis: Gibson says that the water quality fluctuates based on the amount of rain each year. He has noticed that there is more plastic in the river than there used to be.

Keywords: Litter; Perry Park, Kentucky

Subjects: Kentucky River (Ky.) Water--Pollution--Kentucky

Partial Transcript: You say you have to have a commercial license?

Segment Synopsis: Gibson talks about the requirements involved with commercial fishing.

Keywords: Commercial fishing

Subjects: Fishing--Kentucky River (Ky.)

Partial Transcript: You're in the river when it's got pretty rough sometimes.

Segment Synopsis: Gibson talks about a local boat dock and where he keeps his boat.

Keywords:

Subjects: Boats and boating--Kentucky River (Ky.) Fishing--Kentucky River (Ky.)

Partial Transcript: You know some other people we might interview around here?

Segment Synopsis: Gibson lists a few people that he feels would be good to interview.

Keywords: Dawson; Smith

Subjects: Kentucky River (Ky.)