The big surprise!!

[jerryjerry05]

Was fishing the Indian River in Sebastian, Fl. Great pace for Sea Trout and Snook and Redfish.
Was looking out about 150yd. and saw a log drifting by.
Then I realized the tide was going the other way???
Thought Manatee??
I tossed my lure in the general direction of the log.
The log about 5-6ft stopped and went towards the spot where the lure landed....
First thought Manatee and then I saw the scutes on the tail.
CROCOIDILE !!!!
I'd heard they were in the river but didn't think I'd ever see one.
I tried to get pics but way too far away.
Made the rest of the fishing a little more tense!!

 

[gm280]

Was fishing the Indian River in Sebastian, Fl. Great pace for Sea Trout and Snook and Redfish.
Was looking out about 150yd. and saw a log drifting by.
Then I realized the tide was going the other way???
Thought Manatee??
I tossed my lure in the general direction of the log.
The log about 5-6ft stopped and went towards the spot where the lure landed....
First thought Manatee and then I saw the scutes on the tail.
CROCOIDILE !!!!
I'd heard they were in the river but didn't think I'd ever see one.
I tried to get pics but way too far away.
Made the rest of the fishing a little more tense!!

Are you sure it was a Crocodile and not an Alligator? Gators are the more plentiful types around here and there in Florida. I think there are a few Crocks in Florida as well, but Gators rule everything and the more likely type seen. :noidea:

 

[redneck joe]

Were you in a kayak?

 

[Gyrene]

Could've made your wife a purse and some shoes...:laugh:

 

[jerryjerry05]

The alligators don't like the salty water where I live.
​They have seen them here before. Google: Sebastian Inlet Crocodile.
​The local lakes and impoundments have alligators. The impoundment next to the local Wally World in Sebastian has one alligator about 5ft.
​Crocks They estimated there are up to 1200 in Fl.

I was wade fishing in front of my place on the river.
Made the wading a bit more tense.

 

[gm280]

The alligators don't like the salty water where I live.
​They have seen them here before. Google: Sebastian Inlet Crocodile.
​The local lakes and impoundments have alligators. The impoundment next to the local Wally World in Sebastian has one alligator about 5ft.
​Crocks They estimated there are up to 1200 in Fl.

I was wade fishing in front of my place on the river.
Made the wading a bit more tense.

I understand what you are saying. You really need to be careful when wade fishing. They don't seem to care if they want to taste people it seems.