Missouri Girl Advocates Acceptance of 'Limb Difference,' And Tips For New Noodlers

By Steve Kraske,

Published July 21, 2017 at 4:17 PM CDT

Jordan Reeves can get a little annoyed when people stare at her left arm, but "I ask them if they have any questions for me," the 11-year-old says. Today, we speak with Reeves about her multifaceted work spreading acceptance of limb difference. Then, we meet a couple of sportsmen who take to Midwest streams and lakes to pull stubborn catfish out of the water by hand. It's a practice with many names, but the most fun one to say is "noodling."

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Steve Kraske

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