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Big Shrimpin' was a reality TV show that aired on the History channel in 2011. The show followed the adventures of four shrimping crews as they worked to catch as much shrimp as possible during the Gulf of Mexico's shrimping season. The main characters were the captain of the Redbone, Mark Mcguire; the captain of the Roy Wilkerson, Roy Wilkerson; and the captain of the Jeremy Schjott, Jeremy Schjott.

The Redbone was a 70-foot shrimp boat that had been in Mark's family for three generations. Mark was an experienced shrimper who knew the Gulf of Mexico waters like the back of his hand. He was always pushing his crew to work harder and catch more shrimp. The crew of the Redbone consisted of Mark's son, Mark Jr., his nephew, Chris, and his cousin, Scott.

The Roy Wilkerson was a 67-foot shrimp boat that belonged to Roy Wilkerson. Roy had been shrimping for over 40 years and knew the Gulf of Mexico waters better than anyone else. He was extremely competitive and was always looking for ways to outsmart the other shrimping crews. The crew of the Roy Wilkerson consisted of Roy's son, Chad, and his nephew, Dusty.

The Jeremy Schjott was a 63-foot shrimp boat that belonged to Jeremy Schjott. Jeremy was the youngest captain of the four shrimping crews and was always trying to prove himself to the other captains. He was a bit more laid back than the other captains, but he still worked hard to catch as much shrimp as possible. The crew of the Jeremy Schjott consisted of Jeremy's best friend, Dan, and his cousin, Drew.

Throughout the series, viewers got to see the challenges that each crew faced while shrimping. They had to battle bad weather, mechanical malfunctions, and even run-ins with other shrimping crews. The show highlighted the camaraderie between the crews, but also the fierce competition that existed between them. Each captain wanted to catch more shrimp than the others, but they also wanted to help each other out when needed.

One of the most interesting aspects of the show was the technology that the crews used to catch shrimp. All of the crews used GPS technology to find the best shrimping spots, but they also used different types of nets to catch the shrimp. Some crews used larger nets to catch more shrimp, while others used smaller nets to catch only the larger shrimp. The crews also used different types of lights to attract the shrimp to their nets.

Another interesting aspect of the show was the portrayal of the shrimping lifestyle. Viewers got to see how the crews lived on their boats for weeks at a time, and how they had to work together to maintain their boats and equipment. They also got to see how the crews cooked and ate their catches, and how they took care of the shrimp to ensure they were fresh when they reached the shore.

Overall, Big Shrimpin' was an entertaining and informative show that gave viewers a glimpse into the world of shrimping. The characters were likable and the competition was intense, making it a show that viewers could root for their favorite crew. It was a shame that the show only aired for one season, as it would have been interesting to see how the crews would have fared in subsequent seasons.

Big Shrimpin' is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (8 episodes). The series first aired on November 17, 2011.