RSBreth Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Yeah, my early week sucked, I had/have some flu-like crap that started Sunday night, got worse Monday, through Tuesday, and really didn't let up this afternoon. But I can type. Anyway, I fished early Sunday from Delaware to Shelvin, and did really well. Missed one nice fish in the same spot I missed a nice fish two weeks ago. Same fish? Don't know. What I do know is I can't seem to get the fish going on the topwater bite, which is a little depressing. There's nothing I like more that casting a popper I tied on the flyrod for Smallies, but they aren't on it for me this year. Usual stuff was working, soft plastic jerks, Senkos', and spinnerbaits near wood cover. I had to wait for a group of the Ozark Mountain Manatee (LARGE women) launching at Shelvin to move for me to even get near the shore and drag my canoe back to the truck. I just backpaddled for about 15 minutes as they sorted out, well, everything. No one knows how to launch, even at a spot on the river bank. One man w/2 kids in a johnboat warned me urgently about "a big snake" over by the shore. I said "whoooooeeooo" or something in a manner that seemed obvious to me, but he responded with a breathless "that's what I said!" I then had to inform him that I was being sarcastic. Sorry, dude. Finally, I got the canoe loaded up and realized I felt a little "off" as I drove home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JRay Posted August 13, 2008 Members Share Posted August 13, 2008 Thanks for the report. I'm absolutely sure the snake you were being warned about was a cottonmouth.....not just a normal cottonmouth either, but a HUGE cottonmouth. Ever noticed that's the only type of snake that lives within 3 miles of any form of water? Maybe it bit you and caused the flu? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predator1 Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 RSBRETH, Dont feel too bad, I have not been since my last posting either. However, now that I finished painting my new house and finish moving in this weekend....well, next weekend its oonnn. Hope ya get to feeling better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members slyfox26_ Posted August 29, 2008 Members Share Posted August 29, 2008 LOL he will think whoooeee when a cottonmouth crawls in the boat with him but it could have been a regular water snake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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