Catfish and Frog Legs Business

The video explores the journey of two friends, Gary and Ed, as they venture into the seafood business, focusing on frogging and catfishing. They discuss the economic potential of these ventures, with frog legs being a $40 million business and catfishing a $450 million industry. The video highlights the techniques used in catfishing, such as setting nets downstream, and the challenges faced, including competition and fulfilling large orders. A confrontation over fishing rights on the river underscores the lack of rules and the competitive nature of the business.

What business did Gary and his team dream of starting?

• A lobster restaurant

• A shrimp company

• A catfish farm

• A frog legs business

How much is the frog legs business worth in the US?

• $40 million

• $30 million

• $20 million

• $10 million

What is the challenge Gary faces with catfishing?

• Selling the catfish at a good price

• Finding a new fishing spot

• Catching 1,000 lbs of catfish

• Catching 500 lbs of catfish

What percentage of the country's catfish is supplied by the Mississippi River?

• 95%

• 75%

• 100%

• 50%

What is essential for the catfishing nets to work effectively?

• Being lightweight

• Facing downstream

• Facing upstream

• Being brightly colored

What attracts catfish to the nets?

• Special bait

• Loud noises

• Bright lights

• Warm water

What problem did the team encounter with their nets?

• The nets were too small

• The nets were torn

• The nets were too heavy

• The nets were empty

What did the team suspect when they found their nets empty?

• The fish had migrated

• Someone else was fishing there

• The bait was ineffective

• The nets were faulty

What did the team discover about the other fisherman?

• He was selling their fish

• He was a friend

• He was using their nets

• He was new to the area

What lesson is learned about fishing on the river?

• Fish early in the morning

• Use the best equipment

• There are no rules

• Always follow the rules