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Darkside catfishing

By Keith Sutton
Special to ESPNOutdoors.com

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

An owl's hoot echoed through the night air when I felt the first gentle tap on my line. "Here, son," I said, handing the pole to 12-year-old Josh. "I think a big catfish is fixing to take it." Josh tensed with anticipation. "Don't get in a hurry," I said. "Wait till he starts swimming away." "I feel him yanking it," Josh said. "He feels like he's got it." Suddenly, the fish surged away, putting a stiff bend in the rod. There was no doubt now the fish was on. It twisted and turned as Josh ...

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