Hand fishing has a long tradition in Mississippi and is still practiced by anglers that want to add extra excitement to their catfishing.
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Hand-Grabbing or Noodling for Catfish in Mississippi
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Enid Lake crappie fishing, crankbaiting for bass, catfish grabbing
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Hand-Grabbing or Noodling for Catfish in Mississippi
Grabbling for monster flathead catfish in Mississippi
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