Hi FF. The Sneaky Pete is a real nice topwater. I caught a very nice smallie with one over the weekend, and the rockbass really went for it as well. As far as the snakes go, well, I'm with you. It is one of the main reasons I wear waders and boots. I can't begin to tell you how many times I have almost steped on one, and once 4 when they were having a mini confab at the waters edge. They never cease to startle me, are terrific hunters, and generally really nasty in disposition. Geez, now that I think of it it kinda sounds like people at work! LOL
Good Fishing!
Bob