fishing with snakes!

Question
what can i do to protect myself fishing off the bank from snakes.Im a beginner fisherman but i have seen snakes that have ruined the day

Answer
Rick
Sorry to say that question is a little bit away from bamboo fly rods but I suggest you ask someone in  you local fishing store or maybe someone at the zoo.
I have hunted snakes and carried a stick with a small fork on it . We wore good boots that went up way past the ankles to protect ourselves .
Good luck
Mac