Rookie Catches Massive Catfish On 'Hillbilly Handfishin''

13 February 2012 1:58 AM, PST | Aol TV. | See recent Aol TV. news »

Shan's relationship with his mom Carla had been deteriorating since he moved to Florida, so they thought a spot of "Hillbilly Handfishin'" (Sin., 8 p.m. Est on Animal Planet) could be an excellent way of reconnecting and spending some quality time together.

However, the week they spent learning the ancient and often controversial art of handfishing, or "noodling" with Skipper Bivins and the gang, was not all fun and games.

A clearly terrified Carla was uncomfortable being in the water and the catches just weren't going Shan's way. After a frustrating week, he was in danger of being out-smarted by the catfish and out-fished by his mom.

Would Shan ever be able to catch something big and redeem himself in the process?

As he said, on his last day he was finally "in the right place at the right time and one was finally coming my way." Veteran handfisher Trent Jackson admired Shan's determination. »

- Catherine Lawson

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