Are you doing any fishing between Whitney and Waco?


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Shane, I honestly thought you were fulla chit when you told me this story!
You got some sack, that's for sure!

I'd keep that rattler and put it in a plastic replica of that fish.
I still think you're crazy.....

Dude! You're Batman!!!!

Absolutely. I have been running various stretches from Laguna Park to Gholson with private/public access since 1989.

My very first Texas Parks & Wildlife Brazos Water Body Record was a 6.2# Smallmouth certified from that stretch in 1991.

5000+ views

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You right. I should look into that.

So far, I've kept it a TFF exclusive. Although, other Forum Moderators have asked me permission to post it for their members to view.

It might be time to take this freakshow on the road!!!

Thanks, man.

I'm all about building kayak fishing awareness.

Coolest, stoopidest ( to me anyway ), most amazing thing I've seen on the forum all year.

Awesome use of what would've been a wasted snake. My hats off to ya brother.

Absolutely insane ... and absolutely awesome!

Your insane for even trying that! But a legend for actually pulling it off! Un-bloody believable!

Big bait; Big fish..

awesome story!

6000+ views... is this the most viewed topic ever on this forum?

IM CONVINCED!! IM GOING SHANE!! HOW MANY PPL CAN YOU TAKE? AND IM FROM AUSTIN! WHATS THE BEST PLACE TO MEET AND WHEN?

Thanks, JTwaterdog.

You have a PM.

you're my hero

I was somewhat suprised at the response on this one.

Between the TFF Photo, Kayak and Bass sections, the report has had just under 11,000 views.

I'm glad folks are enjoying the story, it's been bringing hits to TFF and helping me book guide trips.

Frankly, I couldn't be more pleased.

Thanks, everyone!

Cool photo. Hope it didn't bite the bass.

The rattler was hooked through the bottom of the jaw and out the top of it's head. It's mouth was basically pinned shut once past the barb
of the hook.

If it had not been pinned shut, I assure you I would not be lipping the bass while the snake was still in it's mouth.

Happy birthday, btw.

Lol cool story and pic!!!

What an awesome experience in the wild! Thanks for sharing. As one who grew up on the Brazos, I have seen many deadly snakes in water including even a couple copperheads. They normally are only in the water as result of a dam water release. Great job and super pics. Tom

I wouldn't consider a copperhead deadly.

AWESOME story!! I've done the same with a mouse before as a top water

Seriously dude, I suddenly feel like I need to do something manly. I'm not about to pick up a rattler. Your goods must drag the floor!!! But still one of the coolest things I've ever seen.