On October 12, 2006, Dominic Carmona interviewed Howard Wruck for the People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin's Love Affair with an Ancient Fish project. Wruck was born in the town of Friendship and grew up in a family of four children. He began sturgeon spearfishing in the late 1940s, inspired by his brother, who had been introduced to the activity by friends on the east side of Lake Winnebago. Wruck discusses his extensive experience in sturgeon spearfishing, which he has participated in annually since the late 1940s. He recalls catching his largest sturgeon, a 90-pound female, in the year 2000. Wruck describes night spearfishing, a practice that was discontinued shortly after his biggest catch, noting that lights were used to aid the process. He shares insights into the techniques and equipment required for sturgeon spearfishing, including the use of chainsaws to cut holes in the ice and specially made spears and gaff hooks, which were crafted by a friend named Rashay. Throughout the interview, Wruck emphasizes the social aspect of spearfishing, expressing how much he enjoys the camaraderie and togetherness it brings, especially when a group gathers for the fishing season. He also touches on his methods for preparing the fish, mainly smoking or frying them, and mentions that he frequently cleaned the fish using a pressure washer at a carwash. Wruck recounts memories of his early years in spearfishing, including the first sturgeon he speared with his nephew near Kellnersville. He also addresses the dangers associated with the sport, such as the risks of vehicles falling through the ice. The interview concludes with Wruck's reflections on the evolution of sturgeon spearfishing, contrasting the labor-intensive methods of the past with the use of modern tools and techniques.