catfish noodling

[Ken Gargett]

not for me. think i posted an article a few years back. a mate just sent this.

http://www.livevideo.com/video/F7C455C18CC...h-catching.aspx

[Colt45]

Ken, have you ever tried alligator noodling? I guess in your neck of the woods it would be crocodile noodling.

[Ken Gargett]

» Ken, have you ever tried alligator noodling? I guess in your neck of the

» woods it would be crocodile noodling.

for wusses. great white noodling or nothing!!

[Miami101]

Great link:

[Shooter]

I knew a guy that "noodled" for Snapping Turtles! They'd feel around under the bank of ponds in the winter--where the turtles would burrow--nose first. Despite coming at them "from the rear," rest-assured (so I was told) that they are NOT very happy to be pulled from their resting spot!! We're not talking 10" turtles either; these guys were grabbing hold of 20-40 lb.ers!!

Great video--thanks!

[jasonM]

By no means, have I EVER been considered a fisherman. What is it that's tearing up those guys arms? Teeth? Bones?

[Colt45]

» for wusses. great white noodling or nothing!!

hmmmmm.......... he's tall, kind of pale........

[Cam]

well they stick their arms into the fishes mouths don't they I'm guessing it's the fishes teeth.

[jwm8592]

I'm not sure but I don't think catfish have teeth, their getting tore up by the suction from the fishes mouths trying to swallow their arms.

[Shooter]

» I'm not sure but I don't think catfish have teeth, their getting tore up by

» the suction from the fishes mouths trying to swallow their arms.

It's the very fine teeth that are causing the abrasion. A "real" bass fisherman, who holds his catch via thumb and first finger, is proud of the "chewed-up thumb" syndrome; indicating a good day's fishing!

Even the "seemingly toothless catfish" does have very, very fine teeth. Obviously enough to scrape soft skin away!!

[Cam]

personally I don't see the appeal.. I'd rather shoot deer and other large, quick and challenging game

Do the fish sit on the bottom? Forgive my ignorance