Sling TV...what is the catch?

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If you don't need ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox then yes.

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A $10 OTA solves that.

The only catch(es) that I've found in my research is that:

1) It can only be used on one device at a time
2) It is still relatively expensive if compared on a $/channel basis. But, IMO, your getting quality over quantity (i.e. $20 for channels you may actually watch vs $120 for 300 channels, 95% you'll never watch).
3) Being that it's web based streaming, you need good internet and good internet hardware to achieve optimal results.

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I bought a $60 antenna. Based on the research I did it should pick up everything in my area, and in the middle of Baton Rouge I can't pickup CBS or ABC.

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I bought a $30 antenna and receive CBS, ABC, Fox, NBC, PBS, and a bunch of other channels in south Baton Rouge. So, YMMV.

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and in the middle of Baton Rouge I can't pickup CBS or ABC.

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Then you're doing it wrong.

use streaming boxes not sticks, I have used both and the sticks just can't run sling as effectively. I use a Roku3 and a Amazon Fire Tv currently and the ROKu 3 runs Sling better than anything else.

Before spending 30-60$ on an antenna for locals, try this LINK.

<$5 antenna that has a range of at least 25 miles. I get 20+ channels (ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, CW) in the Brandon/Rez area in MS.

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Then you're doing it wrong.

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Can't really install an antenna wrong.

Buy antenna.
Plug in antenna.
Watch as all channels work, except for ABC and CBS that blink in and out constantly.

Yes I realize that I can get a different antenna. I was trying to avoid having to buy something that I install in the attic. I can't install one outside.

I'm using a fire stick, that may be my problem. I'll be running it on Xbox one come football season, maybe that will help

Im using sling. Runs great on my roku 3.

Not so much on Fire stick, that thing is a piece of shite