There are noodlers around here, but I don't know any personally. I see or hear it discussed from time to time.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noodling
However, noodling is one of those things I just can't quite get my head around. I almost get it. I almost think it would be fun. I almost think it would be safe. I almost think it would work. However, the act of sticking my hand into underwater holes/overhangs/hiding spots, waiting for something big to bite me, and then pulling it out...that just strikes me as a little too crazy to be enjoyable. If I were starving and I really wanted to catch a fish, I'd try it. But until then, maybe I'll just watch.
I've watched TV reports on noodling for catfish and noodling for snapping Turtles. I'd never do either one, but especially snapping turtles! I value my appendages more than that.
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