Copperhead!! Surprise exploring a small clear stream...

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  • @PgLangGang
    @PgLangGang ปีที่แล้ว +75

    Thats definitely a copperhead 😂

    • @Steve-ev6vx
      @Steve-ev6vx ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Saw one of those last year picking up lighter knot. Thought it was a rat snake and bent down for a good look and jumped about 10 feet when I noticed the copperhead pattern.

    • @bobgibbs4105
      @bobgibbs4105 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Agreed, copperhead.

    • @jeremiahkelley1582
      @jeremiahkelley1582 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      100% lol!!

  • @robstone1489
    @robstone1489 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    100% Copperhead. Great video. Cottonmouth looks similar with the Hershey kiss pattern but have more dots inside it. They are typically darker and no they don’t chase people. They’re actually very timid.

  • @graystone3048
    @graystone3048 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    That’s a copperhead my friend. Careful!

  • @GoFarther-r1y
    @GoFarther-r1y ปีที่แล้ว +14

    That was definitely a copperhead!

  • @byhisgracefishing
    @byhisgracefishing ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Proud supporter of the 2A! 👍

  • @dougscamo2032
    @dougscamo2032 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Copperhead! Glad to see you carrying a pistol; not all snakes crawl on their bellies!

  • @tedsalmon2533
    @tedsalmon2533 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That indeed was a copperhead. Beautiful little animals but you don't want to step on one! You did the responsible thing in moving him off the trail.

  • @dartmart9263
    @dartmart9263 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Definitely a copperhead. Two or three years old.
    What a gorgeous stream!

  • @BigBassAssassin
    @BigBassAssassin ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Some of those rock/stone structures show evidence of being polygonal masonry which means it's waaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyy older than what we are told. Awesome place to explore. Thanks for another video

  • @TheFishingNomad
    @TheFishingNomad ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You're living the dream man. Exploring around nature and fishing creeks for a living. What more could you want from a job?

  • @johnwhite993
    @johnwhite993 ปีที่แล้ว

    I miss hiking like that and enjoying Gods beautiful creation. Just can beat seeing nature like it was meant to be

  • @brianathern9154
    @brianathern9154 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video and choice of location. The fish you did catch would be enough for me. I love hiking in Appalachia. Blessings brother John

  • @joespafford6499
    @joespafford6499 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's a beautiful butterfly. And I know the feeling about being exhausted and whether or not you'll have enough energy the fish, I put in 4 1/2 me this past Sunday to get to a spot on the river that I've been wanting to fish for a little while. Mission accomplished and I got into the smallies

  • @susanprice3454
    @susanprice3454 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks John. I enjoyed that hike and watching you catch a few nick creek fish.

  • @TimHaunFishing
    @TimHaunFishing ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Man I love those Owner jig heads. I use them for Hellgrammites, shaky head worms, paddle tail swimbaits and even smaller craw and creature baits sometimes. Good job getting that snake out of the path before he or someone else got hurt. I am no herpetologist but I do believe he was indeed a copperhead.

    • @Yellowhammer_Kayak_Anglers
      @Yellowhammer_Kayak_Anglers ปีที่แล้ว

      Agree with both points. I am also hooked on Owner Ultraheads and Blockheads (and, of course, Yum hellgrammites). Also that is 100% a copperhead.

  • @carlbeel8390
    @carlbeel8390 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great video , I grew up TN creek fishing so these are very nostalgic. Keep up the good work brother!

  • @billwilburn1685
    @billwilburn1685 ปีที่แล้ว

    Holy crap. Was only halfway through when I sent the 1st comment. Keeps getting better. OUTSTANDING

  • @scottfrey2710
    @scottfrey2710 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Man, John...after that close call with the snake, I would have been too timid to keep hiking down the creek beds, knowing the next one may only be another step away!! But kudos to you for bravery, and double kudos for the awesome scenery you let us enjoy with you!! :-)

  • @Genegenedtb
    @Genegenedtb ปีที่แล้ว +2

    great time for me, thanks. I used to do a lot of stream fishing "back in the day" but not much anymore. I didn't realize how much I missed it til now. Reading the stream, trying different things, walking to the next spot, just a good pull to get out in nature. enjoy it..

  • @robinbittner2977
    @robinbittner2977 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really did enjoy your Cumberland Plateau stream fishing. It was fun watching you have some fun.

  • @williamandrews4251
    @williamandrews4251 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really like the rocks in that stream.Beautiful.

  • @mannywest5235
    @mannywest5235 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My good sir, I have always enjoyed fishing tiny streams like you were in this video. I always have incredible results when I use tiny jigging grubs or 3/4 inch insect creature baits.

  • @oldsmugglerflyfishing
    @oldsmugglerflyfishing ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic place

  • @MiguelRodriguez-zi4sl
    @MiguelRodriguez-zi4sl ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello Brother 🤠, went out this morning with my ultralight setup ( economy magyver deal😅). Caught 2 blue Gill, 2 shiners, Smalley and 1 Rock Bass! Was awesome!! Thanks for everything 🙏

  • @codyreece7871
    @codyreece7871 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It was definitely a copperhead glad you seen it

  • @mattthomen1608
    @mattthomen1608 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing 👍, this was a good creek! 👍 such clear water to fish. Reminds me of my childhood favorite creek I used to tube float,and fish as a kid.

  • @jeffnelson9420
    @jeffnelson9420 ปีที่แล้ว

    Snake boots 👍...they are waterproof also. Thanks for sharing and have a Blessed Day!!!

    • @marthamitchell9452
      @marthamitchell9452 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have snake gaiters from living in rattlesnake territory. You could even wear shorts with them I guess but where I went you wouldn’t want bare legs at all.

  • @deionsharpe5139
    @deionsharpe5139 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey buddy, sure got LUCKY, that DEFINITELY was a COPPER HEAD with a Diamond Head and severe golden color of a penny 💛 on his top of the head, could of been A REALLY BAD DAY, FAST 🤕🤕 have to keep your eyes 👀 👀 moving and scanning the area EVERY STEP, they ❤ LOVE that warmer weather pattern, BE SAFE CYA next time 🎣🎣🎣🎣 😎🌞👍

  • @williamandrews4251
    @williamandrews4251 ปีที่แล้ว

    That Smallmouth was a beautiful shade of green.

  • @waterratlyle2590
    @waterratlyle2590 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful place for sure.

  • @billwilburn1685
    @billwilburn1685 ปีที่แล้ว

    Was watching i_fish and he mentioned you. After his video I decide to check you out, it’s been awhile. Great time to check in because I’m happy to see this gem. Beautiful area for sure.

  • @Reidh77
    @Reidh77 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man I gotta say, even though you didn't catch a ton of fish, I enjoyed this video the most out of one I've seen from you in awhile. Not that your stuff isn't great, but the scenery in this one just had me glued to the screen. Felt like I was on a gorgeous hike but hey let's catch a few fish too! Awesome stuff man.

  • @johnwhite993
    @johnwhite993 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man I miss the mountains, go to the mountains and the temp would drop 10-15 degrees

  • @davidwilliams1805
    @davidwilliams1805 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Outstanding video! Thanks for sharing this adventure and taking us along. Good job out there! Beautiful place as well! Keep up the good work! And as always, #CreekFishingAdventures rocks!!!

  • @bulldog7196
    @bulldog7196 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful copperhead. And yes, 100% sure it's a copperhead. The markings on its body give it away regardless of how copper colored the head is or not.

  • @johnharder5618
    @johnharder5618 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video
    As for the lack of bass in the upper stretches
    Sometimes a bad summer will kill off a huge amount of a creeks fish in areas due to low or hot water temps
    A few years back I helped with restocking of fish in a creek 10 - 15 feet wide
    With a lot of 2 to 6 foot deep pools , but a lot of a foot or less stretches
    We had a drought and several farmers were pumping water from the creek
    Lowering and letting the creek temps to raise , causing a fish die off above a dam
    We fished down stream of the dam and moved the fish 200 yards upstream

    • @eh1918
      @eh1918 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Here in Tennessee, especially East Tennessee where he is, creeks like this don't get nearly hot enough for fish to die from. These creeks are actually typically pretty cold because a lot of them run out of the mountains.

  • @timlacy2284
    @timlacy2284 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    John, It sure looked like a Copperhead to me, if it has a round pupil it's not .good eye keep a watch out . Great views and good looking fishing stream ,Thanks for taking me along. God Bless .Tim L.

    • @3422dave
      @3422dave ปีที่แล้ว

      The venomous snakes have cat pupils good call

    • @marthamitchell9452
      @marthamitchell9452 ปีที่แล้ว

      That one had vertical pupils.

    • @timlacy2284
      @timlacy2284 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@marthamitchell9452 I couldn't tell on my phone, the color was right for a copperhead.

    • @marthamitchell9452
      @marthamitchell9452 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@timlacy2284 I have never seen a copperhead, I’m in the west, but I have dealt with plenty of rattlesnakes. At least they give you a warning, although my husband can’t hear them so I had to let him know if I heard one.

    • @timlacy2284
      @timlacy2284 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@marthamitchell9452 Copperheads do not give any type of warning, I live in North West Tennessee, we have Copperheads ,Rattlesnakes , Cottonmouths /Watermockins are the ones that you have to watch for around here.

  • @ZackaryFoxAdventures
    @ZackaryFoxAdventures ปีที่แล้ว

    From Greeneville TN miss that creek fishing. Thanks for another great adventure John!

  • @jerryplesko9521
    @jerryplesko9521 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks like a ancient place to be pretty neat 🙏

  • @aceboardtheangler5252
    @aceboardtheangler5252 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! That scenery was awesome. Snakes happen. We have to stay alert 🚨 when visiting their habitat

  • @leemowers9395
    @leemowers9395 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, thanks for sharing, nice snake photos. Fun Exhausting day. Stay Blessed.

  • @paulwittine9783
    @paulwittine9783 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice place. Like to see more of this creek.

  • @davidarwood6264
    @davidarwood6264 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Yes , it's a Copperhead. I've never seen one with such a bright head. I've never came across one that was ever aggressive , but I've never came across one that would actually run off scared either. Once you see one , you'll never question the identity again. I question the identity of water snakes a lot , but supposedly there's no Water Moccasins or Cottonmouths in middle or Eastern Tennessee. Water snakes can get curious and aggressive if they feel threatened.

  • @JesusReyes-nj2ge
    @JesusReyes-nj2ge ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the beautiful Scenery All the best.
    And great fishing fishing🐟

  • @charlessessions7293
    @charlessessions7293 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful area up there !! Bro. John

  • @randyblevins9489
    @randyblevins9489 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful stream for outdoor fun ! John, don't be playing with copperheads ! LOL ! Always be safe. Pap Blevins

  • @COLE_and_JAY
    @COLE_and_JAY ปีที่แล้ว

    Def a copperhead! Awesome find

  • @raymundopelayo1
    @raymundopelayo1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for taking that adventure. Very inspiring to get out there and just enjoy teh scenery.

    • @Buck112
      @Buck112 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's a copperhead for sure

  • @CountryKirby.
    @CountryKirby. ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yep a copperhead got bit by one a month ago

  • @dennistidwell7188
    @dennistidwell7188 ปีที่แล้ว

    Reminds me of a mill dam in NW Alabama I fish occasionally. Great camera work, thanks for the trip....

  • @hawgbreath
    @hawgbreath ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful stream and country. Enjoyed seeing the critters too, looks like a peaceful place to be. I love the rocky streams in Tennessee! Also, here in Florida you have to watch for gators in addition to the venomous snakes 😳

  • @kennethreese4125
    @kennethreese4125 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful are lived down from Dunlop for short time,great creek and swimming hole comming down suck creek mountain.cold water and deep holes jumped off twenty foot ledge couldn't touch bottom

  • @suemartinez715
    @suemartinez715 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You always have the most encouraging content. I love fishing...but also enjoy our God's creation. I makes my old heart happy. Thank you sir

  • @AnnoyedJots
    @AnnoyedJots ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Looks like every copperhead I've seen.

  • @TD402dd
    @TD402dd 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just admit it, you like to fish there for the beautiful scenery. I'm going to Helen, Ga on the next good weather stretch, and the Chattahoochee River runs through it.

  • @garrymillwood5507
    @garrymillwood5507 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wat a beautiful area . Great video and really nice Smallmouth.

  • @swiperrt
    @swiperrt ปีที่แล้ว

    Gorgeous creek! Glad we don’t have to deal with any snakes up here in Canada. 🫣

  • @williamandrews4251
    @williamandrews4251 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jon,that is Copperhead the ones l have encountered are are not aggressive.In fact one day my brother and l were walking and he stepped on one an it just crawled away.I have also seen them on golf courses sunning and the basically want to be left alone.Cool snake you spotted.

  • @lawrencecates8402
    @lawrencecates8402 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Copperhead for sure. They are everywhere in Kentucky & Tennessee.

  • @kitdockery4291
    @kitdockery4291 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love the channel buddy! I do a lot of creek fishing down here in NW GA. Ton of fun!

  • @PaintedTurtle001
    @PaintedTurtle001 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful area.

  • @shannonsullivan2638
    @shannonsullivan2638 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yep, on snake I'd. Note much on the fishing but the scenery is well worth the trip

  • @MarkWilliams-rp7nb
    @MarkWilliams-rp7nb ปีที่แล้ว

    Definitely a copperhead, beautiful area there

  • @kurtfredregill3324
    @kurtfredregill3324 ปีที่แล้ว

    great scenery be nice to go there

  • @sethjohnsonoutdoors4055
    @sethjohnsonoutdoors4055 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wooooooo weeeeeeeeeee that place looks amazing 👏 😍 I was surprised to see that many people!!!! Another epic video buddy

  • @hack0085
    @hack0085 ปีที่แล้ว

    Definitely a copperhead I would have freaked out and ran away screaming I hate snakes 😂 keep up the great content

  • @mikeboyce584
    @mikeboyce584 ปีที่แล้ว

    Whether or not you catch fish, John, you still make it Enjoyable to watch Your videos.
    Good EYE seeing that snake. That is some very pretty area.
    Wouldn't mind Seeing it in person. Looks like there's a lot of history there.

  • @johnnyweaver1300
    @johnnyweaver1300 ปีที่แล้ว

    They ought to call that stream bolder creek, I know you had to be getting tired because I was getting tired from you climbing all those rocks, i would say that most of the bass are down stream there's hardly no way for them to go up stream, loved the video!👍🎣

  • @eddieevans9612
    @eddieevans9612 ปีที่แล้ว

    Definitely a copper head, and if you’re where I think you are, I grew up in that area and they used to mine coke and there’s several coke ovens on the way in beside the road

  • @davidclark2046
    @davidclark2046 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You should go to Cumberland Mountain State Park in Crossville, tn..it's on the Cumberland Plateau..it has some nice bass and you can use your own kayak or rent a John boat with a trolling motor

    • @3422dave
      @3422dave ปีที่แล้ว

      Love that place lived in Sparta for awhile

  • @ericharrison8950
    @ericharrison8950 ปีที่แล้ว

    God bless! The picture for the video is awesome!

  • @ri-jm5tn
    @ri-jm5tn ปีที่แล้ว

    Real deal copperhead. Thankfully I’ve only seen a couple of those guys.

  • @stripprclipR1
    @stripprclipR1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Copperhead snek! Smaller may have a yellow tail, and larger generally get darker like fall leaves. Venomous, but more painful than deadly aside from the risk of anaphylaxis. Lots of them here in Kentucky. Timid and non-aggressive, but any wild snek will bite if handled. Treat it like a loaded gun.

  • @tomfisher2103
    @tomfisher2103 ปีที่แล้ว

    Copperhead, good job getting him off the path and into a wooded area, where everyone is safe.

  • @thewilldernesschannel
    @thewilldernesschannel ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey the way you can tell is the patter on its back if it’s a Hershey kisses pattern it’s a copper head if not probably a water snake.

  • @corvettesplus4913
    @corvettesplus4913 ปีที่แล้ว

    I use Keitecs 2” swimbaits in small creeks like that around me(east tn as well) and they eat em up.

  • @WhiteNacho
    @WhiteNacho ปีที่แล้ว +1

    She's just venom wearin denim she's a viper dressed in blue. Tight fitting jeans is all she needs to put the bite on you. Junior Brown

  • @steveburlingame1935
    @steveburlingame1935 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thats a copperhead awesome snakes

  • @paulplatt5074
    @paulplatt5074 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was Amazing. God made that. No man can ever make something like this. God Bless.

  • @williamandrews4251
    @williamandrews4251 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really like Fenwick rods superior tackle.

  • @k9kayaks
    @k9kayaks ปีที่แล้ว

    Just the other day my friend was walking around the Botanical Gardens at Clemson University and she didn’t the same thing - walked right up on a copperhead and last second jumped over it. It was close to 2’ long
    She got a long branch to help it get into the woods and away from other people

  • @claradasch4973
    @claradasch4973 ปีที่แล้ว

    You find such cool spots to go fishing

  • @randyteta9170
    @randyteta9170 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you pick it up by the tail and swing it around it makes a whistling sound like a party favor

  • @armadillo1696
    @armadillo1696 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love the fishing but I think it is amazing that u posted Gods word on ur channel

  • @christophershelton1735
    @christophershelton1735 ปีที่แล้ว

    Definitely a copperhead. Great vid.

  • @dalemcswain6890
    @dalemcswain6890 ปีที่แล้ว

    When I hiked that area during the drought that creek was almost completely dry.

  • @thecreweofthefancy
    @thecreweofthefancy ปีที่แล้ว

    A few years ago I saw my first copperhead ever. It was swimming while I was wading.....

  • @christiankell6074
    @christiankell6074 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was a beautiful stream John. I wish you had been a little more successful finding fish, but at least you didn't get snake bit LOL. Looking forward to the next video sir. GOD BLESS and GO KATS!!!!!!!

  • @jporter504
    @jporter504 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice views.

  • @LarryJohnson7
    @LarryJohnson7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great video. I have relatives that live in Clinton Tennessee and have always wanted to fish there. If you think about making your way up to Ontario let me know. Would be happy to take ya ditch fishing

  • @steveknipp1220
    @steveknipp1220 ปีที่แล้ว

    John,did you swallow a belch when you were talking about the hook? Lol ,love it! Real as real can get!

  • @maryannegreenslade78
    @maryannegreenslade78 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad you didn't step on that copperhead!

  • @thealembicdiary1814
    @thealembicdiary1814 ปีที่แล้ว

    You hit the best of that creek. I used to fish and kayak all those plateau streams. There are better fishing creeks further north

  • @erikhinds-cy9cx
    @erikhinds-cy9cx ปีที่แล้ว

    Really nice video.

  • @ronaldscott5786
    @ronaldscott5786 ปีที่แล้ว

    The hershey kiss marking on the side makes it a copperhead

  • @donmclemore1396
    @donmclemore1396 ปีที่แล้ว

    That cooperhead would have been catfish bait for me.😂

  • @raygissendanner1476
    @raygissendanner1476 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful place and Jon have you ever used the kastking baitcaster reels

  • @BrothersBuilds
    @BrothersBuilds ปีที่แล้ว

    That was definitely a snake! No doubt about it.

  • @joekoenig3558
    @joekoenig3558 ปีที่แล้ว

    scout ahead with the drone.

  • @elijahnash3787
    @elijahnash3787 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got a creek out where I live east tn by ozon falls that’s good small mouth fishing