Examining the challenges faced by San Diego, Calif., commercial fishermen and their relationships with local chefs, the community and the world market.

Tommy heads to Cape May, N.J., where he connects with the folks at Lund's Fisheries to explore a large-scale operation and a fish called Porgy.

Based in Newport, California, Bear Flag Fish Company does it all. They fish, process, sell to consumers and wholesalers and southern California restaurants. Tommy Gomes connects with Bear Flag to see how it's done.

It's not for everyone, but is it for you? Becoming a commercial fisherman is a challenge to most folks, but if you can handle days at sea, marginal living conditions and sea sickness, you might just have a chance.