Creek Smallmouth TR

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Discussion Starter · Jul 6, 2017

Sunday I got out to what has become one of my favorite creeks here in NC. I haven't seen many, but this one is one of those places you like to keep to yourself. It used to be used as a local WW kayak stream, but loss of access effectively put the stop on that. There is only one cabin that I have seen at the beginning pf the creek, and those are the only folks I have seen fishing.

I hit the stream a little too early, but had a little success with a hopper. About 9:30 after a change to a red over white clouser things picked up.
Best fish came on a size 6 stimulator. Add in a short glass 5wt rod,
I can't think what could be much more fun than that

Water Plant Natural landscape Branch Black-and-white

Terrestrial plant Grass Plant Dragonflies and damseflies Twig

Flower Plant Terrestrial plant Tree Grass

Fish Fin Ray-finned fish Fish products Tail

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Discussion Starter · #2 · Jul 6, 2017

Water Fish Recreation Ray-finned fish Terrestrial plant

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Buzzy

· #3 · Jul 6, 2017

What is this?? Copperhead?? Yikes!

I really like the B&W pic of the stream!

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meh.meh.meh.meh.meh.

Discussion Starter · #4 · Jul 6, 2017

Yep copperhead. Almost put my foot next to hi. Luckily I saw the pattern before I did. They are well camouflaged in their environment. But I do wonder if something in our DNA picks up on patterns and quickly recognize it something out of the ordinary. Either way I was too close for his comfort or mine. Which is too close!

Each trip to this creek I always see some good wildlife. Last time a Coyote was hanging out.

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Poopy McButtfart

· #5 · Jul 6, 2017

SquatchinSince86 said:
Yep copperhead. Almost put my foot next to hi. Luckily I saw the pattern before I did. They are well camouflaged in their environment. But I do wonder if something in our DNA picks up on patterns and quickly recognize it something out of the ordinary. Either way I was too close for his comfort or mine. Which is too close!

Each trip to this creek I always see some good wildlife. Last time a Coyote was hanging out.

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Buzzy

· #6 · Jul 7, 2017

SquatchinSince86 said:
Yep copperhead. Almost put my foot next to hi. Luckily I saw the pattern before I did. They are well camouflaged in their environment. But I do wonder if something in our DNA picks up on patterns and quickly recognize it something out of the ordinary. Either way I was too close for his comfort or mine. Which is too close!

Each trip to this creek I always see some good wildlife. Last time a Coyote was hanging out.

I don't know anything about copperheads since that is a creature we don't have here in the scablands of central Washington. I'm curious if copperheads have a warning system of any type? The venomous slithering snakes here have a rattle that will sure as heck wake you up.

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Discussion Starter · #7 · Jul 7, 2017

Not really any warning. Pretty timid if you ask me; tbey'll Either curl up or run (slither) away. This one curled up.

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