Danny Koch is a lifelong bayman who has been working the bay area for his entire life, just like his father, uncle, and grandfathers before him. Danny primarily focuses on catching killey, a type of bait, using traps that he sets in creeks where clam shells are found. Having learned the trade from his family, Danny's roots in the bay area go back to the early 1900s.

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Danny explains the process of setting traps and the varying number of killey he catches each day, depending on the tides and other factors.  He emphasizes that the bay he fishes in is not a particularly productive fishing area, as indicated by the sounds of gulls. Nevertheless, Danny continues to work alone, setting traps and fishing on his own garvey boats. He expresses a preference for fishing over working in an office and occasionally works on motion picture sets. Danny takes pride in making his own traps, using a single funnel killey trap design similar to the one his grandfather used. He finds store-bought traps less satisfactory. He discusses the materials he uses, such as plywood, oak, and fiberglass, to construct his garvey boats, which he has been building since the age of 16. Danny appreciates the curved shape and high bows of garveys, emphasizing their importance in navigating the bay. In addition to his fishing endeavors, Danny assists other baymen who encounter difficulties on the water, while preferring to leave city dwellers to their own devices. He mentions the presence of around twenty killey trappers in the area and reveals that he sells his catch to Causeway Bait and Tackle, as well as other types of bait such as skimmer clams, crabs, oysters, mussels, and eels. Throughout the interview, Danny shares anecdotes about his experiences, including being bitten by lobsters, blue-claw crabs, and horseshoe crabs. He recalls various mishaps and adventures working alongside his brother, Lenny Koch, and mentions the circumstances under which he acquired his business. Danny's siblings are not involved in fishing, with two of them running a deli instead. Danny reflects on the changes he has witnessed in the fishing industry over the years, including a decrease in the number of commercial fishermen in the area. He reminisces about a time when the bay was more visible and used to be meadowland. He also mentions his family's history, with his grandfather being involved in rum-running and prospering during the Great Depression. The interview concludes with Danny discussing his interactions with other baymen, many of whom are relatives, and his disinterest in duck hunting, a sentiment shared by his brother Lenny.