Hi All,

I am sitting here recovering from what was supposed to be smallmouth fishing trip. In some grass along the edge of the stream I found a Cottonmouth or Copperhead. Not certain as I did not see the snake. It did however leave two puncture holes and some venom in my foot. I must have stepped on it in the grass at the edge of the stream. The grass was in water about 3-5 inches deep. I spent yesterday in the emergency room and last night in ICU. I am home now but the foot is incredibly swollen.

Pay attention out there! There be snakes in the water!

-wayne