Tho I must admit that I would never get that close to the surface with my bare hands while doing this.

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      15 days ago

      Two main methods, the first is with a fishing pile like normal. The second is to get down into the water and feel up under the bank. If you wiggle your fingers a catfish will latch on, and you can just pull it out by hooking your fingers into the gills.

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      15 days ago

      You reach into holes in river/lake beds hoping one tries to eat your hand