Terrifying snapping turtle!

[tbayboy]

So I decided to risk the rivers today because it was too windy for the kayak. Fishing was tough - pretty much chocolate milk and lots of current everywhere but it beat sitting at home so I gave it a shot. After an hour or so of watching stuff drift by I noticed one of the pieces of drift wood was looking at me! Bloody 2' wide snapping turtle drifted by just a few feet away while I was up to my waist. That gave me a start but was kind of cool non the less (once I was sure he hadn't stopped behind me).

Anyhow, on my way back to the car I nearly stepped on a frog and then nearly stepped on these guys, guess that explains the floating one...

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oh yeah, managed this as well

 

Edited September 9, 2013 by TbayBoy

[Bernie]

Cool shots!
Never seen young ones that small.
Nice fish Well worth the trip

[leaf4]

looks like a beauty day, I should've gotten out but was unfortunately stuck doing some renovating

[captpierre]

cutie patooties. until they grab a loon chick

[hammercarp]

I saw a little one today and what was probably one of it's parents. Little monsters.

[wormdunker]

Great pix! Thanx

[Dave Bailey]

And you still have all your fingers?! Give that man a medal!

[misfish]

So cool. It,s finds like that, that make your day.

 

Nice smallie BTW. BONUS

[hammercarp]

The one I saw yesterday came lurking by today.

 

 

[Muskieman]

Now that's cool , like Bernie , I've never seen them that small

Nice Bass !