A crowd of about ten thousand people is expected to attend the 10th annual Okie Noodling Tournament in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. This is the Superbowl of sorts for the growing sport of noodling. For the unfamiliar, noodling is fishing for catfish without the benefit of rod or reel. Noodlers head out to lakes and rivers to scout rocky spots for holes where catfish are protecting their eggs. The noodlers then stick their arm in and grab the fish. The fish are not keen about someone breaching their lair and fight accordingly. The catfish holes can be five or six feet underwater and can reach back just as far. Some noodlers use poles or stick to roust the fish from the back of the hole. In addition to upset catfish, noodlers also worry about running into snapping turtles, snakes and beavers. But by far, the biggest danger is drowning. Sometimes noodlers get their arms stuck in underwater holes and are unable to extricate themselves.  Last year, 69 people across the country died while noodling. Many states don't allow it.

In today's tournament, the only one of its kind in the country, fisherman have 24 hours to bring in their best catch. Organizers are expecting the catfish that wins to weigh at least 50 pounds. Last year's winner tipped the scales at just over 64 pounds and near the end of the tournament, contestants needed a police escort just to wade through the crowd.

The last chance to weigh in tonight is at 730pm CST. The winners will be anounced at 8pm CST. Top prize is $500.