I have friends and family in Hertford. Old timers still tell the story of how Hunter delt with a fellow who continued to violate a “no wake” zone on the Perquimans River ruining the fishing for the locals. One day this fellow came speeding along while Hunter was fishing from the riverside. Hunter took a baseball from his tackle box, wound up, and beaned the guy as he went by. No further zone violations were recorded. For those interested it’s pronounced “Hurt-ferd” by the locals.
“More of a twanger than a banger…”
Great read!
I have friends and family in Hertford. Old timers still tell the story of how Hunter delt with a fellow who continued to violate a “no wake” zone on the Perquimans River ruining the fishing for the locals. One day this fellow came speeding along while Hunter was fishing from the riverside. Hunter took a baseball from his tackle box, wound up, and beaned the guy as he went by. No further zone violations were recorded. For those interested it’s pronounced “Hurt-ferd” by the locals.
What a great story! In the version I'm picturing in my head, Catfish put ONE baseball in that tackle box because he knew that's all he would need.
Well researched and FUN piece. 😀 ⚾
Thank you!