Noodlers' catfish...why?

On 28 Aug 2004 10:53:36 GMT, range (so what) wrote:

From his distributor's website:

"Why is it called "Noodler's"? "Noodler's Ink", with the lowest cost per volume
in stores that carry it and 100% made in the USA from cap to glass to ink. The
ink with the catfish on the label - symbolizing a southern sport that attempts
to equalize the struggle between man and animal in the quest for a sense of
fair play...and thus a fair price."

Noodling is a form of fishing where you (the fisherperson) reach your
arm into, say, an underwater hollow log. The idea is to get a catfish
to clamp onto your hand.

When that happens, you pull out the catfish and then pry them loose
from your hand or arm.

I heard from a person who has done it that it's pretty exciting when
that catfish clamps down on your hand; he said they don't have teeth,
but it's like having sandpaper clamped onto your hand.

He also said that most noodling expeditions involve beer.

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RJ

RJ wrote:
:On 28 Aug 2004 10:53:36 GMT, range (so what) wrote:

:From his distributor's website:
:"Why is it called "Noodler's"? "Noodler's Ink", with the lowest cost per volume
:ink with the catfish on the label - symbolizing a southern sport that attempts

:Noodling is a form of fishing where you (the fisherperson) reach your
:arm into, say, an underwater hollow log. The idea is to get a catfish
:to clamp onto your hand.

:I heard from a person who has done it that it's pretty exciting when
:that catfish clamps down on your hand; he said they don't have teeth,

That excitement is trivial compared to when a big ole loggerhead
snapping turtle bites your hand, according to my old buddy
Earl "Two-fingers" Yarborough in Arkansas.

:He also said that most noodling expeditions involve beer.

Helps to numb the pain, I expect.

--
Al B. Wesolowsky o Unlike J. W. Hardin, my foolish moves
o have been many.
Boston University o ---Michael Murphey