On the subject of catfish, here's a link to a site for a documentary about these guys in Oklahoma who use their hands to catch catfish. "I don't need no hook to catch no fish."

When I was going to see it, a friend said, you will see people who have never worn shirts in their entire lives: www.okienoodling.com and www.okienoodling.com/photo11.html

As for the Florida comments, as a resident of Florida during my formative years (age 7-18) , I can vouch for their veracity.