On July 17, 1993, Louis and Harry Lasher were interviewed about their experiences with shad fishing along the Hudson River. The Lashers discuss their lifelong involvement in fishing, covering topics such as traditional techniques for setting poles and nets, the logistics of operating fish camps, and the challenges of working with tides and environmental conditions. They also reflect on the changes in fishing practices and regulations over time, the decline in shad populations, and the impact of industrial development on the Hudson River's ecosystem and community access.

On April 11, 1984, Christopher Letts interviewed Ron Ingold in Edgewater, New Jersey, as part of an oral history project. The conversation focuses on Ingold’s experiences in the Hudson River shad fishery, discussing the traditional use and maintenance of fishing poles, including their materials, lengths, and setting techniques. Ingold describes the seasonal rhythm of shad fishing, the fluctuations in shad populations, and the economic and social aspects of the fishery.