noodler1
/ˈnuːd(ə)lə/Australian
noun
A person who searches for opals.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Smith's Weekly (Sydney). From noodle + -er.
noodler2
/ˈnuːd(ə)lə/ /ˈnuːdlə/informal (originally and chiefly US )
noun
1 Music (originally Jazz ). A musician or vocalist whose technique involves improvisation or melodic ornamentation. Also: a casual or amateur musician.
2A person who toys with ideas.
Origin
1930s; earliest use found in The New York Times. From noodle + -er.
noodler3
/ˈnuːd(ə)lə/ /ˈnuːdlə/Fishing. Chiefly United States regional (southern )
noun
A person who catches fish with his or her bare hands, or with the aid of a gaff or fishing spear.
Origin
1980s; earliest use found in Journal of American Folklore. From noodle + -er.