Henry Klimm is an old-time fisherman from Woods Hole, best known for his draggers called the Captain Bills. He has been a part of the fishing industry in Woods Hole for many years and has extensive knowledge and memories of the old fish market owned by Sam Cahoon. Henry has been fishing since the 1930s and has experienced the ups and downs of the industry. He has primarily fished for yellowtail flounder and has witnessed changes in fishing techniques and equipment. Henry is known for his hard work and dedication to the fishing profession.

Scope and Content Note
The interview with Henry Klimm, an experienced fisherman, took place in Woods Hole in February 1981. Henry shares his memories and experiences in the fishing industry, focusing on the history of Woods Hole and the fish market owned by Sam Cahoon. He discusses his arrival in the area in 1935, the boats he owned, and the types of fish he caught. He talks about the challenges he faced, such as low prices during the Depression era. Henry also highlights the close-knit fishing community in Woods Hole and the cooperative nature of the fishermen. Henry discusses various fishing trips and experiences. He mentions encounters with the silver hake population in the deep basins around the Gulf of Maine and renting mothers (boats) for fishing trips there. He also mentions Peach Alana and VanDamme, who were studying the oxygen in the bladder and had a laboratory set up on their boat. The conversation then shifts to the possibility of expanding the dock facilities and developing a fishing industry in Woods Hole. They discuss the logistics of trucks coming in and out of the community, the need for ice, and potential locations for the dock facilities. They also discuss the increasing number of younger people entering fishing, particularly in hard-bottom fishing. The impact of gillnets on fishing grounds like Chatham and Cape Cod Bay is mentioned, along with the investment required for gillnets and the decrease in fish quality associated with this fishing method. The conversation touches on future challenges in commercial fishing, including the potential impact of oil rig development on Georges Bank and the management of fisheries. They emphasize the importance of enforcing regulations and using proper mesh sizes to protect fish stocks. Financial challenges faced by fishermen, such as high boat mortgages and many boats for sale, are also discussed.