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Stick Marsh & Farm 13
Capt. George Welcome
October 2, 2002
Stick Marsh-Farm 13 - Freshwater Fishing Report
Submitted by George, Imagination Bassin Guide Services
Date Fished: 10/2/02
Water Temperature: 88
Water Clarity: 1 foot
Today was a full day's work to locate the bass we know have to be holding on the Farm. We could find all the smaller fish that we wanted, but where oh where were the bigger fish.
Starting out on the Marsh side at Twin Palms we saw fish indicated on the finder but no bites to be had. We worked our way southward but our best catch was a whopping 1.5 pound bass. We decided to head to the Farm to see if we could improve on that.
First we went and checked the spillway and found that to be closed. Next we went to the first ditch out of the spillway and worked our way northward but that didn't pan out. Next we tried a drift across the Farm until we hit the center N/S ditch. Lots of casts, but nothing to write home about.
Moving over towards the southwest area we started a drift westward and we continued on this until we hit the west wall. Our reward for this lengthy drift was a few more small bass. Fortunately the wind was blowing pretty good out of the east and kept the pace up. Oh, I almost forgot, Scott did manage a 3-pounder out of the very southwest corner.
At this point we moved clear over to the east side of the Farm in the northern half. We started a drift westward through some hydrilla that is up there looking for those big fish. We continued this drift until we came to the center N/S ditch and started working our way south working both sides of the ditch. By this time it was already 11:00 and we were thinking that the intersection might be the answer. However, as we fished we watched intently for any type of surface feed and suddenly Scott yelled, "paydirt", shad busts just outside the ditch on the west side.
As Scott reeled in what was our first from this school I set the anchor. Using chug bugs, and rattletraps, and even a couple Senkos we hauled in bass that ranged from 2-pounds to over 10-pounds. Most fish went 4-pounds to 5-pounds, and there were plenty even a little bigger. By the time we quit at 2:45 we had boated throughout the day a total of 143 bass with almost all coming from this one anchored position. This particular position was not one that I can ever remember having a bite of this kind on.
As the season rolled in it began with a bang. I have not seen a bite like this in a long time, but it has been much anticipated as the conditions have been right for some time now. Keep your eyes and ears open as you fish along as I think this bite is going to get stronger and stronger as we progress into October. Last year topwater didn't die out until mid-December. If you have been hanging back waiting for this event, now is the time to make your move. We still have some openings in October and would love to show you what the Stick Marsh/Farm 13 can be like.
I will be on the water most days now so if you happen by, stop and say hi.
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!
George & Scott
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