Matthew Barr interviewed Clara and Luther Norris for the Wild Caught Oral History Project. Clara and Luther Norris are long-time residents of Sneads Ferry, North Carolina, deeply connected to the local fishing community through family traditions and personal experiences. The interview begins with Clara discussing her upbringing in Sneads Ferry, where her father was a commercial fisherman. She reminisces about simpler times when there were fewer regulations on fishing and recalls going clamming and oystering with her family. Clara describes how the fishing industry has changed over the years, emphasizing the increased restrictions and government regulations that have made it more challenging for commercial fishermen to sustain their livelihoods. Luther shares his background, having moved to Sneads Ferry at the age of fifteen and starting his career in commercial fishing shortly thereafter. He recounts his experiences working on shrimp boats and his long-standing involvement in various types of fishing, including floundering, oystering, and clamming. He highlights the tight-knit nature of the Sneads Ferry community, where neighbors are more like family and always ready to support each other in times of need. The couple reflects on the strong sense of community that characterizes Sneads Ferry, particularly during times of tragedy. They recount the overwhelming support they received from neighbors, the Sheriff's Department, and fellow fishermen after the loss of their son, Hotdog, and his friend, Joey Green, in a fishing accident. Clara vividly describes the emotional toll of the tragedy and the solace they found in the communal efforts to search for and eventually recover their son's body. Throughout the interview, Clara and Luther discuss the dangerous aspects of commercial fishing and the pressures that led their son and his friend to go out in unfavorable weather conditions. The interview concludes with Clara and Carroll expressing their deep appreciation for the Sneads Ferry community and their determination to support their grandson, Thomas, in the wake of his father's death. They emphasize the importance of maintaining their family's fishing heritage and the bonds that hold their community together.