RattleSnake Surprise!! While Bank Fishing Ocoee River

[@HAPPYPUMPKN]

Beautiful Timber Rattler / Canebreak ! I love these rattle snakes... Color combination is usually stunning ! I've caught many .

[@nikonelson3186]

Idk if it’s the amount of fish you catch, the places you fish being so gorgeous, or your calming a** voice.. but man do I love watch your videos!

[@christopherwood2290]

Love all John's videos but he especially shines when he does Dalton roots fishing, multispecies, ultralight tackle, small water fishing. Nobody can match him.

[@gregraymond428]

I love fisherman stories. Always about the one that got away.”It was this big!” he said.(Ha,Ha) Love it. Stay safe mate. Shoutout from Australia. 👍🇦🇺😁

[@edsmith651]

Speaking of big fish, I caught a bass in Texas and the bass was so big, the picture weighed 5 pounds

[@gregraymond428]

@@edsmith651 Well said mate. That was indeed funny.👍😁😜🤩🇦🇺

[@donaldjohnson257]

@@edsmith651 .......I caught one so big that when I wrote the weight on the calendar date, it pulled the calendar off the wall!

[@timlacy2284]

John , you showed that Rattle Snake can be everywhere and anywhere . You showed respect and gave it room so that it could go on it's way. Great Video and good day fishing God has Blessed You. Tim.

[@jprizzle2604]

I love fishing all three of those dams , they are fun and sometimes can be amazing fishing. That is the second rattlesnake I have seen in that area , the other was by the walkway that goes over the river downstream from there.

[@Alien300Blackout]

I live in middle Tennessee can you tell me the name of that Dam he's fishing at?

[@MrZackb69]

Why you copy an paste as if it was your brief story?

[@jprizzle2604]

@@MrZackb69 what??

[@bruceontheloose5716]

It's cool to see a person catching bass, and having fun. I see sooooo many "bass fisherman", using like 75 pound test line that almost yank the fishes head off, and hydroplane it back to the boat.😂😂😂

[@southernnathaniel]

At the most if you are fishing for bass you should only be 15-30 lb test line idk why they use 74 pounds

[@huntergoff5842]

@@southernnathaniel punching grass mats brother

[@LuckyCJ]

Used to fish the Ocoee a ton!! My In-Laws owned a house about 2 hours float down from the dam below the lake. I spent a bunch of time wade fishing and canoeing. Loved that place

[@ScruffyCityFishing]

Beautiful snake and some good fishing. Like you, I wouldn’t take my eyes off that rattler until it was FAR away!

[@zacksmith5675]

Appreciate how realistic you stay, lots of good tips yet entertaining everytime

[@sidewaysvertical2138]

Beautiful baby Timberback, I have hundreds of them out here where I live and some of them are really big, they seem to dominate the Diamond backs, because when I first moved to my property it was the Diamonds that prevailed, but since we had 3 hurricanes come over our heads in one season, the timbers came this way to escape the flooding and now the Diamonds are kinda rare now!!....Got fat Moccasins and Corals too, never a dull moment out here, I've gotten really good at scoping out where I walk, saved my ass about a dozen times now, but have lost two dogs to big vipers though!!

[@dundeeecroc]

Canebrake Rattler, about 2 years old.

[@sidewaysvertical2138]

@@dundeeecroc Canebrake ???... ever heard that term before And been in the deep south all my life except for 22 years serving!!...What breed of rattler is that??...I've only got three types out where I live..Diamond's..Timbers and Pigmys!!

[@dundeeecroc]

@@sidewaysvertical2138 Timber's are darker and smaller in color and tend to be up in the higher elevations. whereas the Canebrakes are lighter in color and much larger than the timber's. and thank you for your 22 years in the service.

[@tuathanbashieres3262]

I'm late to the party, but Canebreak and Timber Rattlers have officially been classed as Timber Rattler, even though there will always be reginal names. Another regional name for them was velvet tailed rattler.

[@jackiemason2145]

John this channel is so like my childhood fishing that I never quit as a adult. At 59 still my favorite type of fishing steam, ditch or creek I love to to do it. Thanks for your videos

[@ronaldshank7589]

That last picture of the Rattlesnake, with that particular memory verse-Perfect! Great verse of scripture, there. Glad you didn't get bitten by that bugger!

[@steveboggs9777]

Glad to see you back out having fun and catching fish. Love fishing with a 6 foot light. Caught a 15 1/2" black crappie on my 6' Lews light. What a fight, but the Lews held up to the challenge.

[@joebidenn842]

By far most underrated fishing channel

[@brians767]

I agree!

[@smlst8farm]

I love those Bobby Garland soft plastics. I have caught so many crappie on the blue ice color!

[@trickytrav88]

I remember the video you made last time..that water sure is low indeed. Thanks for the footage John .God Bless

[@Michael65429]

I can testify that Rattlesnakes will go in the river. I guided the section of the Nolichucky River that flows from Poplar NC to Erwin TN. Back in 78 I noticed a snake in the water that was heading towards my raft. When it was about 20' away I realized it was an Eastern Diamondback and we tried to steer it away but it kept coming. I whacked it with my paddle and that stunned it enough so that we were able to get away from it. That gorge is full of them...

[@terrycarpenter2330]

Good day fishing, exciting to see the Rattle snake. I am also glad to see you just let it go. Enjoyed the video!

[@andrew_brent]

Nice variety of fish, Thanks for sharing!

[@ZackGreensReptiles]

Absolutely beautiful timber rattler. Glad everyone left it alone to do its own thing.

[@Crussman499]

Perfect patterns and colors.

[@ZackGreensReptiles]

@@Crussman499 I agree, would LOVE to see that while fishing. They aren't so common down here in SE Texas

[@vieuxacadian9455]

Sonnet de serpent en Louisiane francais .

[@brocksutliff8782]

I hate the ,(it’s a snake! Kill it!) mentality. I’d love to see one in the wild.

[@lucaspack8915]

Yep I’d killed it !!!

[@thatpointinlife]

Beautiful little danger noodle! Timbers are one of my favorite rattlesnake species, and one of the more mellow tempered.

[@MrMeek79]

I always watch my step and where im at much more when im around rocks and water. They love to bask on them

[@Pop_Hockenbush]

Up to 102k, thank you Lord for this successful channel.

[@solutions2exist556]

Stay safe and watch your six when kneeing down. A pole with a 10-12 inch knife works well. Carry a shovel and bury the head. The head can bite for over an hour after separation so that is the reason to shovel the head into a hole. You will be surprised by how many fish will go after the rest of the snake. If you can ..., skin it first for fish bait. Did you say this was the first time for a rattlesnake? Enjoyed the video.

[@makeyasaywat7516]

That snake was like an all terrain vehicle 😂

[@BillyHastie7]

Great scenery John. Loved the red sky in the background near the end of the video. Ultralight is great fun. You inspired my 13 year old son to try ultralight fishing. Thanks John from your friends in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🎣

[@brianathern9154]

Nice mixed bag of fish, bass lures then switching to the ultralight spinning rod for good numbers. The action is always fun minus the snake. Not many poisonous ones in IL but the water snakes are feisty. We always give them a wide berth. Love the sunset closer. Thanks for sharing brother man.

[@doubled3983]

Hello from Oklahoma! Good video! I've started using barbless hooks for bass, sunfish. Makes it so much easier. Loved the snake.

[@mikahmcpherson4482]

I’m from Oklahoma to in the Norman area where do u recommend fishing

[@solonutiket564]

OMG Can't tell you how many times I've brought my dogs to that private take out to take them swimming. I'll have to be more careful now

[@mhernandez8141]

Of all the years i've been up here on the Ocoee i've never ran into a rattle snake. Now up at prentice copper in Chatt i've seen alot.

[@Wootangtw]

I know the Tennessee DNR turned several thousand timber rattlesnakes loose at prentice Cooper about 10 years ago…

[@Rob-mr9xg]

@@Wootangtw was that due to an imbalance in the eco system?

[@Wootangtw]

@@Rob-mr9xg I have no idea… I heard to thin out the rodents…

[@GregAlanEdwardsEmmanuelRidge]

He's getting himself some sun. Warm day and good fishing make for the creepy crawlies to get out and enjoy it too!

[@kentroberts8853]

The grass is always greener on the other side of the creek ...... I worked on the Ocoee for years in the 80s ....... My friend Miss B still has her Hippy business there ..... Good to see you . ... Saw you on the Arm's Channel ...... Ever fish the Nolichucky ..... Or trout on the Nantahala ..... Or even on the South Holston below the Dam....

[@kentroberts8853]

Even for rattlesnakes ..... Was I a diamondback it timber rattler ?

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

I need to hit the nolichucky this year

[@brentonatkins]

Had a rattlesnake in my backyard in Middle TN last year. It's rattle was way louder than I thought they would be lol

[@buyerofsorts]

Yesterday my hand was about 8" away from a rattle snake and didn't even know it. It slithered out of the grass around a small tree where I was pulling weeds. Scared the holy hell out of me. Killed it with a shovel.

[@redrhinooutdoors]

😆

[@markstaten9526]

killed it the important words

[@dundeeecroc]

Beautiful Canebrake rattler, about 2 years old, depending on the buttons, they add a button each time it sheds.

[@LunarEquity93]

Awesome video Creek Fishing adventures man I would not want to be near snakes when I'm fishing I tell you what when I went up to lake Erie a few years ago up in Sandusky there were snakes all over the place I even bravely walked through the clear fork Mohican River full of water moccasins from one side to the other side years ago did not get bit that was when I was camping and fishing at Mohican State Park with my grandparents many years ago

[@bdaquatics7584]

I had one crawl underneath my tackle bag that I set down on the bank. I go to pick up my bag and SURPRISE! It rattled it's rattle and striked at me. I was very lucky it didn't get me

[@fishingsmallwaters4896]

That snake seemed to know exactly where it wanted to go. Snakes definitely make me nervous, especially when I take my dog along.

[@johnjames2817]

One of the reasons I don’t take mine. I live in Texas too.

[@johnjames2817]

@dennis coates Yea....until that poisonous critter bites you.

[@fishingsmallwaters4896]

@dennis coates who said anything about harming the critters?

[@avetsuper6272]

@@johnjames2817 he will never attack you unless you attack him

[@johnjames2817]

@@avetsuper6272 You or your dog might not see him and get a little too close on accident...then all of a sudden you get bit. Just have to be careful.

[@tomt9543]

It’s funny how you go through snaky looking places in every episode, but an asphalt parking lot is where you have your snake encounters! Ha! Thanks for the vids!

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

Haha. I just wonder how many I have walked right past

[@geoffodom5187]

Great fishing video. Your channel has become my favorite fishing channel. Beautiful canebrake rattler, he wouldn’t hurt you unless you stepped on him or tried to catch him. I like rattlers over cottonmouths and copperheads. At least they’ll warn you first.

[@sethjohnsonoutdoors4055]

That bass at the beginning of the video 📹 was a beast 👌 😳 💪

[@creekfreak8936]

My worst fear while I’m fishing “snakes”😓

[@MakerKashung]

WOw....that was fun to watch. But I wonder why you're not taking the fishes home? lol

[@stevegreen7520]

Lived near there my whole life and never fished below the dams. Caught some monster bass up at the lake.

[@beachcomber4141]

I like the way you gently put the fish back!! I am a fisherman, but after stressing the fish out catching them, I wouldn't THROW them into a shallow rocky area. Just sayin! But great fishing spot!

[@westelksigns6234]

its called being lazy as f/////

[@cheezhead6007]

Hey at least he didn't eat all those yummy yellow perch

[@ShaglusZ]

thanks for taking care.

[@johnnygross4415]

I've the smack on the water, revives them too

[@Frothenbath1]

Nothing like a random rattlesnake encounter to spice up your day, hehe.

[@stanlande3753]

Cool video. Reminded me of growing up on the Missouri River.

[@ShaglusZ]

good vid bro. love that area. will be there soon. beautiful rattler. we just saw an enormous timber rattler up in NC, high up in the mountains. seen a few of em out east. way to let em be, i never mess with them, just let em be.... cheers.

[@nikaltesla9400]

Timber rattlesnake, Crotalus Horridus. They eat so many small rodents that they do us a big favor by eating a lot of ticks. It's estimated an adult timber eats about 3,000 to 4,000 ticks per year.

[@MrIndyjoe]

I do not know that. A possum can eat up to 5k ticks annually and more if they are plentiful. And not as dangerous as a rattler. Just sayin' ...

[@tomt9543]

I bet they’re crunchy!

[@HelenfromGeorgia]

I like bass fishing I am Helen from Ga.

[@geraldbenedetti9589]

@@eddyado1982 0

[@Thepablo9]

Ok

[@del7i540]

Don't go changing Helen

[@Travis-FNG]

You're a blessing Helen

[@falconmoose5435]

I see what you did there.

[@Forgive7x70times]

AMEN! Great video! Notice how a Rattlesnake or other poisonous snakes always swim with their whole body out of the water! Prolly had came out of its winter den and headed across the river to lay eggs!

[@christopherwood2290]

Venomous.

[@Forgive7x70times]

@@christopherwood2290 correction accepted! I was born in a place called Rattlesnake holler. I revert back to hill talk off and on!

[@revelationdisciples2037]

Last time I went out I caught a water moccasin on a stick bait. Thanks for the videos

[@MaryJohnson-pg1hp]

Hi, I. Just love watching you fish, you tell what you are going to do that's so helpful, I really hope I can go fishing soon lol 😂 I know you are enjoying yourself. Good luck.

[@DaveG-kb2sr]

Raised on Texas lakes and rivers, seen a few rattlers going for a swim. Always thought they looked graceful.

[@christopherwood2290]

Probably a snapping turtle tugging on the catfish rod. Happens to me all the time especially in rivers.

[@bertbaker1822]

John, good for you to leave the snake alone, too many people get hysterical (like my wife).

[@PondPredatorNation]

The bite is definitely on there. Getting to be prime wading time. Can't wait to see your next adventures

[@larrytruelove8659]

I know that river!!!! Both my grandfathers worked at Copperhill, Tennessee.

[@teresabasinger5965]

First video I've watched on this channel. I have a question. Why stand so far from the water, and throw your fish? I always heard you release gently as to not bust the air bladder. Is that a fish tale?

[@lesamess5685]

Good question

[@dante04srt]

We were up at Indian Boundary this weekend. Caught a few 🐟. Caught a gigantic black Crappie last night. It was massive! The one time I didn't bring my camera, either. It was close to dark and they got really active near the boat ramp bank.

[@Orangetitanfan]

There were working on the dam. Replacing the wooden retainer at the top. That was around the end of April/first of May.

[@volsboy672]

Do you ever get to South Holston Dam/Lake in Bristol, Tn? That's was my home stomping grounds as a kid.

[@ghadialtaki5820]

Thank you for respecting the snake. As a wise man once said, "you only put yourself in danger when you try to put OTHERS in danger"

[@booostedtc]

Is this right below the parksville lake there at the corner is that the same dam did not know you can fish down there

[@stoveboltlvr3798]

That river at the end was like glass, with the sun going down would be a good time for some top water fishing. Mister Rattlesnake was out looking for grub and a drink of water.

[@steel7302]

oh yeah snakes swim. my dad took me to a river when i was kid twixt w.virginia and kentucky and guy were out there shooting snakes crossing the river. apparently a past time in the area

[@Ratz_vr-1]

I like when my local damn is up its hard to fish but thats when the monsters bite mostly. Good video man .

[@LeviW133]

Nice video man love your videos keep up the good work and go catch a big one , rattlesnake are beautiful but I have never seen one in the wild before

[@anastaciolopez1434]

Still a very nice day to be out there be outside. Great video

[@FishHookedFishing]

Insane! Tight lines from us at FishHooked John!

[@cliffcampbell8827]

To increase the survival rates of the fish you release, try to keep the time the fish is out of the water to 10 seconds or less and be as gentle as possible when putting them back in. Some species can handle prolonged exposure to air and thrown back in but why chance it? Nice video btw.

[@alabamaoutdoors4468]

Title caught my attention ,had a 5 ft cottonmouth swim by me yesterday wading for smallmouth within 3ft of me my mind was on getting good video !

[@calebhodson7421]

Oh yeah they can swim. The Eastern diamondbacks do all the time down in Florida

[@marksherman9578]

I love fishing especially when I put an M80 inside the fish 🐠 and toss it back into the water and WOW that's awesome they can fly

[@donaldjohnson257]

..........where the hell do you get M80s from?....I thought they went the way of quaaludes!

[@jeffreykrout3034]

Yeah buddy fish ON !!!

[@bruceakins2277]

I see alot of fishing spot possibilities but the snake thing gets me every time.

[@bowhunter1172]

Any plans on fishing the Smallmouth king fishing tourney in Sevierville June 5-6? Big smallies there!

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

Maybe

[@ibague012]

Your Fishing videos are awesome, would love to go to Tennessee and fish with you

[@SgtBUSMC1039]

I reckon we all have different priorities....I would tried ra catch the fish then deal with the snake....my granddaughter said snake first poppa, duh. Thanks for sharing John, God bless.

[@kevinhollifield924]

Have you ever used reaction innovations swim baits

[@jenniferwoodville2552]

So...can you strap your polarized sunglasses to the camera all the time? ;) that was super cool. Thanks for the video!

[@prestonrussell605]

Enjoyed this video as always entertaining !

[@jayjay269]

I live in McCaysville. Took my daughter fishing a couple months ago and she jumped right over a copperhead on one of the rocks. Be careful out there.

[@nate4036]

Lucky sighting. It’s been about 3yrs since I’ve seen one

[@tripleemce5003]

Heard you say “trout magnet “ and got excited that the TM was making a come back to the channel… then I saw you out the itty bit on the TM jighead. You should do a video on the Ity bit vs the TM to see which Micro lure catches more fish

[@terrywells3955]

Nice little fish , watch out for Mr.No shoulder lol

[@edsmith651]

Glad to see this, I've been thinking about fishing Ocoee

[@brucejensen9911]

Is this in Tennessee

[@BigBass-xf5yi]

Nice timber/canebrake. One of the more passive rattlesnakes. Great for rodent control.

[@smoovefishing]

What I do when deciding on what size reel to use is which reel balances the best on the rod you are using

[@sleepyjoe2060]

Is that Porterdale Ga? That generating station looks like the one there. 👍

[@bobberguy1]

Timber rattler is one of the most dangerous venomous snakes in U. S. Long fangs and high yield venom.

[@cliffcampbell8827]

At first I was wondering just how could you tell it's a Timber rattlesnake but after the zoom I can see, that looks like a Timber rattlesnake.

[@jayblue5310]

I, kill everyone I ever come across my path get bit by one and anti-venom is $56,000 per vile with a minimum of 4-5 viles if hopefully, the hospital has them and you don't lose a digit or a limb or die approx hospital cost is about $275,000 that's why and yea know folks will say leave them alone and they won't bother you sometimes they can come out of nowhere when hiking or walking and I dont, feel I have to co-exist with a snake especially on my property every snake on my property gets a round of snake shot.

[@eugenelaky1993]

@@jayblue5310 I agree .if I see any on my property in wv they get snakeshot from a 357 mag..

[@mikeatwood6232]

Wow what a Blessed fishing adventure !!!! That Rattler wasn't interested in anything but getting to the water !! Thank you !!

[@robertsonfamilyfun9873]

What line type are you using with your ultra lite setup to avoid nesting on your spinning reels? Seems like I’m constantly untangling the line on my spool.

[@christopherwood2290]

Don't overfill your spool, close your bail by hand and make sure the line is taut when you start your retrieve. Do those things and your problems will disappear.

[@strattuner]

i went ahead and bought the 75.00 snake leggins,they were worth it,been hit dozens of time,that kevlar ruins their day and saves yours,CABELLAS has them in stock ,fear no snake,now back to fishing

[@Decade_of_the_Dawg]

I've always wondered what was in the Ocoee. I've driven by it at least 100 times.

[@alldownstreamfromhere8740]

I was there a couple weeks ago, this dam is awesome

[@jalanisgma7809]

What city is this?

[@connormasters562]

Style points for the release at 2:37, 9/10, nice rotation

[@Rynos9Lives]

You have a catfish rod setup and you just let the best bait slither right on by...! Like Jeremy Wade says "Ya' miss more fish with 2 rods than you do with one"...!

[@addisonesslinger3653]

The mighty Ocoee at the dam!

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

for some reason this video ended up getting a ton of views