Hunting and fishing are a substantial part of Red Dead Redemption 2. With the game, Rockstar offers payers the definitive Wild West simulation. Seemingly mundane tasks like hunting for meat or gathering supplies combine to create one of gaming's most immersive experiences. While the game does make head nods toward the occult, legendary versions of animals serve as a grounded nod toward folkloric traditions. One of Red Dead Redemption 2's legendary beasts, the Legendary Channel Catfish, is actually just that: a tall tale. While not all legends are grounded in truth, the fraudulent nature of the catfish could stand for more.