I fish for catfish. I use heavy duty gear. I have hooked into things in the river that have stripped every inch of line off of my rod and reel. Never even saw the fish/creature. whatever it was. LOL.
I was fascinated with a program about “noodling”. I’d had NO idea! I’m really looking forward to this new show, living on the Mississippi as I do.
Couda been a big alligator gar. They get to be huge.