On July 31, 1993, Christopher Letts was about a broad spectrum of topics related to environmental conservation, sustainable fisheries, and local ecological issues. Letts discusses the challenges of maintaining sustainable fisheries, particularly regarding sturgeon and shad populations, while reflecting on differing perspectives among fishermen and regulatory authorities. He critiques practices such as fishing on spawning grounds and describes the pressures on species like paddlefish and striped bass.

On August 8, 1991, Marguerite Holloway interviewed John Fiorito. Fiorito discusses his extensive experiences as a fisherman along the Hudson River, focusing on methods such as haul seining, gill netting, and ice fishing. He describes working with the Tuttle family, learning fishing techniques, and his eventual transition to operating independently. Topics include the technical aspects of fishing equipment, such as nets, poles, and scows; the evolution of materials from cotton to nylon; and challenges like environmental changes, regulations, and market pressures.

On July 11, 1993, Marguerite Holloway interviewed Thomas Galbraith in Croton, New York, for the Hudson River Maritime Museum. In this interview, Galbraith reflects on his experiences as a commercial fisherman on the Hudson River, starting in the late 1970s. He discusses learning the trade under the mentorship of Henry Gourdine, including the construction of fishing boats and techniques for shad fishing. He details the economic challenges of shad fishing, the changing population of fish, and the environmental and regulatory pressures that shaped his career.