Wandering the creek

[Ketchn]

For those that like to do it , remember tall boots of them sunny warm days in the winter and pre spring wanderings .
A buddy got him a nice copperhead bite a few weeks ago wandering around in the woods ,thinking they were hibernating.
he will survive it , but to be sure it wasn't fun . just an fyi

[DockShootinJack]

Try to avoid snakes.

[Grainraiser]

Years ago I use to fish a spot on Tawakoni that was full of snakes. Carried a sawed off 410 in one hand and a cane pole in the other. The fish were not biting if you were not shooting.

[BuckeyeCrappie]

Used to fish deep in the swamp in NC. Saw one monster cottonmouth that I dispatched with a 9 mm before he struck. Thick around as my arm. YUK!

[Grainraiser]

I remember one year me and my brother caught some bluegill and left them in the fish basket overnight. Some how a snake got into the basket and swallowed one of the bluegill. Because of this was not able to get out the basket. Dad took one look at the situation and said leave the basket, fish and snake right where they are and we went home. I didn't want any parts of that serpent.

[GreenLine]

I was taught from a early age to watch where you put your hands and every step especially when stepping over a log.
I’ve had some close calls but ain’t been bit yet. ( worked full time in the woods about 15 years)



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[catchNgrease]

I carry a .38 snubnose loaded with snake dust.

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[Chuck Adams]

Fish Reelfoot in July and August if you want to see snakes!!!!
Every cypress tree with limbs has a few just hanging in them. Most are banded water snakes and non poisonous. Still kinda spooky.
Never had one drop into boat but I’m sure someone has.
Always see a few cottonmouth every trip. They are bigger than you would think and great swimmers. Aggressive if you mess with them.
The local bait house I go to has a photo of a 55 gallon drum completely full of cottonmouth but it is an old picture.
They serve a purpose in the ecosystem I guess like the gators in Florida.
Point being if your scared of snakes you shouldn’t fish Reelfoot in the summer!!


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[Chuck Adams]

For those that like to do it , remember tall boots of them sunny warm days in the winter and pre spring wanderings .
A buddy got him a nice copperhead bite a few weeks ago wandering around in the woods ,thinking they were hibernating.
he will survive it , but to be sure it wasn't fun . just an fyi

With the weather your getting they will probably go back to sleep!!!


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[BobC]

With the weather your getting they will probably go back to sleep!!!


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That’s the truth! Mighty cold in that neighborhood right now. That said, don’t forget the caution.
Bob