To catch feels, it is usual to use a "drop top" rod. Sometimes a net is used to "chase thrills". Occasionally pills are popped in the water to subdue the fish. Feels are not dangerous so there is no need to be scared.
Don't be afraid to catch feels (ha)
Baby, I know you ain't scared to catch feels
Ride drop top and chase thrills (hey)
By Ann-Marie
Catch Feels
The phrase is used to describe the feeling(s) one gets from a drug. Specifically, the euphoric feeling or feeling "high" one obtains from doing narcotics.
"The instant they start to catch feelings
I start to stealin they shit
Then I'm out just like a thief in the night I sink my teeth in to bite
You thinkin life, I'm thinkin more like - whassup tonight?"
-DMX "What They Want"