On September 12, 2013, Josh Wrigley interviewed Brian Bichrest in Harpswell, Maine, for the Maine Coast Oral History Initiative, a collaboration between the Maine Coast Fishermen's Association and the Island Institute. Bichrest, a lifelong Harpswell resident, discusses his multigenerational fishing career, emphasizing the evolution of local fisheries and gillnetting practices. He reflects on his early introduction to lobstering at the age of five, family traditions in fishing, and transitions to other fisheries, including shrimping, groundfishing, and swordfishing. Bichrest describes the technical changes in the industry, such as the shift from wooden to wire lobster traps and the implementation of hydraulic haulers. He addresses environmental changes, including rising water temperatures and their impact on shrimp populations, and challenges posed by increasing dogfish numbers. Bichrest highlights the economic and regulatory constraints on modern fisheries, contrasting them with the more adaptable practices of earlier decades. He also shares detailed accounts of his experiences in gillnetting and harpooning swordfish, noting the techniques, equipment, and environmental conditions required.