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OutsideJul 22, 2026

What’s the Hardest Part of Catfish Noodling? Nailing the Instagram Shot.

Once outlawed, hand-fishing for giant catfish in the Southeastern U.S. has never been more popular, thanks to viral videos on social media. We booked a tour with a noodling guide to see if the tug is really like a drug.

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  • Skipper BivinsPlacenoodling celebrity, star of Animal Planet's show
  • Big Fish AdventuresPlaceguided noodling service in Waurika, Oklahoma
  • Elsewhere
  • Geaux CatfishingPlaceShreveport, United Statescelebrates a successful catch
  • Caddo LakeHotelShreveport, United Statesmuddy bayou straddling Louisiana-Texas border
  • Geaux NoodlingPlaceShreveport, United StatesShreveport-based guide service
  • Herby-K’sRestaurantShreveport, United Stateswatering hole in nearby Shreveport
  • Hannah BarronPlaceAlabama, United StatesAlabama-based noodler with 1.8 million Instagram followers
  • Grand LakeSightOklahoma, United Statespopular spot for noodlers and anglers
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