Noodlers in Missouri - Fishing for Identity in a Rural Subculture

Klappentext In this inside look at the folk tradition of hand-fishing, Mary Grigsby interviews thirty Missouri noodlers to examine this sport's appeal. The skill of catching spawning catfish with the bare hands is passed down through generations and builds a sense of community among participants despite -- or perhaps because of -- its illegality. Grigsby explores how the mostly rural, working-class noodlers create a sense of individual worth and a collective identity as they hold on to a way of life they fear may become lost. To add perspective to this male-dominated activity, she includes women's accounts of their involvement in these traditional practices. Giving voice to the noodlers themselves, Grigsby provides a fascinating view of Missouri's hand-fishing community.

Product details

• Authors: Mary Grigsby
• Publisher: Truman State University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 28.02.2012
• EAN: 9781612480619
• ISBN: 978-1-61248-061-9
• No. of pages: 164
• Dimensions: 146 mm x 222 mm x 13 mm
• Subjects: Guides > Nature > Angling, hunting; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Agriculture, horticulture; forestry, fishing, food