Okie Noodling
Kiwi fishermen will spend hours debating the virtues of different rods, reels, lures, and types of bait, but in the US of A there is a small but hardy group of good ol' boys who have figured out a way to get by without any gear at all. This documentary takes a look at the phenomenon of "noodling," in which a fisherman literally takes a deep breath, ducks under the water, and snatches a fish with his bare hands. Needless to say, it's not a method that works for everyone, and a few noodlers have discovered the hard way that what they thought was a fish turned out to be a snapping turtle or a beaver (which fend off sportsmen by biting back), but the sport has attracted a handful of ardent supporters, and director Bradley Beesley features interviews with several of them, as well as offering footage of a number of veteran noodlers in action. Featuring music by The Flaming Lips.
Year: 2002
Genre: Documentaries, General Docos, Fishing Docos
Country: USA
Director: Bradley Beesley
Duration: 57 Minutes
Rating: Ex
7.2/10
Location in store: Documentary (Fishing)
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