grabbling
/ˈɡræblɪŋ/
verb
- The act of fishing by using a line with multiple hooks or by feeling for fish with the hands, especially in muddy or shallow water.
- He learned grabbling from his grandfather, who could catch fish with his bare hands.
- We spent the afternoon grabbling for catfish in the river.
- Grabbling is a traditional method of fishing in some parts of the southern United States.