On July 12, 2000, Steve Warrick interviewed Bob Kaler as part of the Long Island Traditions oral history collection. Bob Kaler, a lifelong resident of Patchogue, New York, worked in clamming and crabbing for decades. Bob discusses the process of setting trap lines for crabbing, attributing his start in the industry to living near the bay. Over the years, he's seen the number of crabbers increase in reaction to a decline in the clamming industry and the rising demand for crabs. The freedom associated with his job is one of the main reasons why he continues crabbing, and, once retired he plans to devote himself fully to working on the bay. In the interview, Bob talks about using traps in his crabbing operations. He shares some of his knowledge about crabs and stresses the importance of knowing the bay and its seasons. He wants people to understand that while working on the bay provides freedom, it's a long and tough job. He believes that as long as the bay isn't excessively polluted, it will remain in good condition. Bob mentions that having two incomes is necessary for survival in the Bay industry, with his wife working as a nurse.