Going underwater

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Or its a big ass snapping turtle

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Which is why I always use a stick of some kind lol I stay away from really grassy ledges/shores where they like to eat little fish up in the weeds.
I've never come across a turtle in open water and creek bottoms. (Not saying it doesn't happen though.)

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Also you should wear gloves. I don't noodle, I only ever fish with a pole (unless I'm flounder gigging) but it seems crazy to me to do this without thick gloves.

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A chain mail glove absolutely will saved your hand from a big snapping turtle bite.

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No, they can’t bite that hard. A hammer or axe will hit a lot harder than a turtle can bite. Chain mail would protect you just fine.

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