Day 18: Noodling for Catfish Now Legal in Texas
By A Mystery Man Writer
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DAY 18 of our month-long series on the effects of new state laws and budget cuts: The sport of catching catfish with bare hands, known as noodling, is now legal in Texas.
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Record catfish caught at Lake Pat
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Texas Catfish Paradise: Prime Spots for Hot Action - Game & Fish
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NOODLING A CATFISH IN EVERY STATE! OUR FINAL CHALLENGE! WEST
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Texas' Triangle Of Catfish - Game & Fish
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Wisconsin Noodling
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Report: Texas duo's 85-pound catfish sets national noodling record
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Noodling catfish catching on with Texas fishermen
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Winter's Full House
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How to Go Catfish Noodling: The Complete Guide
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TU's Bryan tackles noodling with full force
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Catfishing Tips: The Ultimate List Of Catfishing Tips
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State wants to better manage catfish
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Texas Works to Become Top Destination for Catfishing
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