‘Catch’ Episode One of Reel Talk Real Tips

Sports | Outdoors

January 30, 2025

Want to learn more about cold weather catfishing? Join experts with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation as they discuss some topics and stories about cold weather catfishing.

The video premiered on Jan. 15. This is the first of many in our new vlog series called “Reel Talk Real Tips.” This is an outreach and education series created by the Wildlife Department. Interact with ODWC experts, Jacob Tison, Taylor Tucker and David Banta, by using the comment section.

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