| Noodling is one of the great traditions in catfish | | | | or any other part of your body they can get to. |
| fishing. It basically means grabbing the fish with | | | | In other words, don't go noodling in |
| your hand, holding on and bringing that sucker to | | | | crocodile-infested waters or other potentially |
| the surface. You don't need a pole, a line, tackle | | | | dangerous places. And, always make sure you |
| or anything. Dangerous? Maybe. Crazy? It's | | | | have a first-aid kit just in case of an emergency. |
| possible. Fun? You bet. Noodling is great fun. Here | | | | 2 Pairs Of Eyes Are Better Than One - Get |
| are some tips to help you catch more fish with | | | | yourself a "spotter," or somebody to watch out |
| only your hands, fingers, muscles and a little bit of | | | | for you. They can get a different angle on what's |
| cunning! | | | | going on. Sometimes your field of vision is a little |
| Know Your Hole - Your fishing hole, that is. There | | | | limited while your reaching down under a log and |
| are two reasons you should know the area | | | | wiggling your fingers. Sometimes a trusted buddy |
| where you noodle. 1) You are more likely to know | | | | can play "lookout," and tell you what they see |
| where that big cat is hiding out waiting for a bite | | | | down there. They can also help you when you're |
| to come along; 2) Even more importantly, to | | | | trying to get that big fish out of the water. Very |
| ensure the safety, health and long life of your | | | | few noodlers ever go out hand-grabbing by |
| fingers. Watch out for areas where there are | | | | themselves. It always helps to have a buddy |
| snapping turtles, snake and other nasty individuals | | | | along. |
| who would like to take a chunk out of your hand, | | | | |