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Stick Marsh & Farm 13
Capt. George Welcome
June 14, 2001
Stick Marsh-Farm 13 - Freshwater Fishing Report
Submitted by George, Imagination Bassin Guide Services
Date Fished: 6/11/2001
Water Temperature: 90
Water Clarity: 2-3 feet
When asked yesterday AM at the ramp what the bait of choice for the day would be, my answer was simply, “chug bug, chug bug, chug bug. When asked, “what would you think the best location would be?” my answer was, “out in the middle of the Stick Marsh.”
Fishing with me again, (a real treat for me), was my grandson Chris and my oldest son. Proceeding directly to the sticks out in the middle of the Stick Marsh where we left off yesterday proved correct as the bass cooperated fully. Chris, who is 8 years old, was working a worm Texas rigged with a 1/8 ounce at one point proclaimed, “STOP, I’m hung on something!” Going to the back deck my son took the rod to help out and when he picked up on the rod a nice 3.5-pound bass went airborne. Chris had grown accustomed to aggressive hits and when this one just took hold and sat in the hydrilla it got the best of him.
Throughout the morning we worked chug bugs when we could and if it got too thick with the sticks we changed over to buzz baits and white shad jerk baits. The bigger fish all came on the chug bug, but there was no shortage of fish on either the buzz baits or the jerk baits.
By mid-day we had worked our way southward towards the cut into the center ditch. The wood inside that cut, (just west and north of the cut) always holds fish and today was no exception. Using a white shad, rigged with a swivel and short leader we added several more nice fish to the catch. The heat was brutal and the bugs were something else today so it was at this point we decided to call it a day. I couldn’t wait to get back to something air-conditioned.
Keys to the better fish were clean water and top water baits. The fish are scattered all over the Stick Marsh but the bigger concentrations seem to be right out in the middle. Fish are still being caught in the Twin Palms region as well as west of there. Fishing the sticks provides great excitement as in most cases you can actually see the bass take the bait. Some of the wakes left by these bass as they pursue your bait will be unbelievable. Just remember, the next cast could easily be a fish in the double digits, so be alert and when they get on keep them up to avoid losing them to the sticks.
Just a reminder: the fishing is fantastic but a great day can be ruined with sunburn and heat related problems. Have good skin protection out there and lots of fluids. Say hi as you go by! See you on the water.
George & Scott Welcome are full time guides and full time fishermen on Stick Marsh/Farm 13. Our goal is to share these fantastic areas and our love for the sport. Two boats allow us to accommodate to six people. Contact us; you will be glad you did!
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