When it comes to difference in the crab, I don't know a lot about the gulf crab, but I do know that Newfoundland crab is of a smaller size, especially in the area that I fish, which is 3L. In 3K, where Lyndon Small fishes, I think they're fishing the larger crab, but down in our area, the majority of our crab is five- to eight-ounce sections, and we get a fair portion under five ounces.
In the marketplace there's a big difference in price. Under five ounces is probably going right now for maybe $3.10 or $3.20, while five to eight ounces is going for maybe $3.60 or $3.70. When you get up into the larger sizes of eight and ten ounces, you are up over $4. That's a big difference.
A few years ago, I transported crab into Louisbourg, Nova Scotia. I made a couple of trips. In an RSW vessel, I could do it. I brought mine up, and the size was no comparison to the gulf crab. Plus, when I went into Nova Scotia with my crab, I had to pay all the benefits. I had to pay EI and workers' compensation.
There's a lot of difference, but the big issue is the size. Newfoundland crab in 3L in southern Newfoundland is much smaller.