I like fishing but this is extreme...

[elph]

http://www.catfishgrabblers.com/

Watch the video clip...

You won't catch me fishing like this!  Looks way to snakey for me!

[TheViking]

I'll pass on this one.

[endless horizons]

Wow, I've never seen or heard of anything like that. last summer I mentioned I wanted to learn to fish--- Hmm I'm not letting my DH see that video. He might ask to go swimming and bring back dinner.
Maggie

ps I must say though: those women are tough! they could try out for rugby

[gsm x2]

Wouldn't want to do that in gator country.  "You never know what you will find"

[Turn Key]

This is called "noodling" in other parts of the country.  Pretty popular in Oklahoma, from what I understand.  PBS did a special on the subject a few months ago.  Good show that will probably be back in reruns.  Have a site:

http://www.cabelas.com/information/cabelas-field-guides/Catfish-Techniques/Noodling-for-Catfish-The-Ultimate-Thrill-in-Fishing.html
 
Not something I'd try.
 
Happy Camping!

[Buzz]

Around here we call that "noodling"

[Flacamper]

Had cousins that used to do that in Indiana.  I just couldn't bring myself to do it.