New law legalizing catfish 'noodling' takes effect in Louisiana

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In Louisiana, some people like to fish by sticking their arm into the murky water, feeling around for a catfish and grabbing it by the mouth. A new law legalizing it goes into effect Aug. 1.

Kezia Setyawan of WWNO reports.

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