Calling Tubedude out on bleeding catfish out

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We used to keep a hangin' pole in the yard. We'd cut off the tail, hang 'em up, and let 'em drip awhile. I never bothered with it for small catfish, but it does prevent a mess with the bigger fish.

I was first introduced to this method after my first noodling trip in Arkansas. My friend caught 2 flatheads (50 lbs. and 35 lbs.) with his hands. I think he ended up bleeding more than the fish, but afterwards they were a pleasure to fillet... fed 60 people at my family reunion.
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