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Stick Marsh & Farm 13
Capt. George Welcome
February 27, 2003
Stick Marsh-Farm 13 - Freshwater Fishing Report
Stick Marsh/Farm 13
Date Fished: 2/27/03
Water Temperature: 71
Water Clarity: 2-3 feet
There is plenty of clean water, hydrilla and bass to keep the boats very busy on the lake. The lake is still fishing quite small and at any time you can see 15 to 20 other participants in the search for the "lunker" of a lifetime, but that will change rapidly over the next couple of weeks.
The annual February rush is over and the parking lot is seeing fewer cars. I read a comment somewhere that pretty much explains February fishing on this lake: ""So, I would advise you(if you are bringing your boat) to go and find 3 or 4 boats together and fish around them."" When the lake fishes as small as it did this year, the boats will become a crowd, however remember that there is plenty of fish for all. Those people fishing right around you are there because the fish aren't spread out, so sit back, relax, chat with the others around you, and catch a lunker.
The last couple of trips have been quite successful. Mark Kirchner brought his sister Lee and we spent the day using shiners for scouts. The crowd in the south end of the lake had us quickly looking for some alternative location and the area I picked had us out of shiners before 2:00. Yesterday we fished artificial in the South end. We started out in the morning using chug bugs, "yep, they are hitting top water" and as that bite dropped off we transitioned over to the venerable Senko. Our target was 35 bass so we were off the lake early.
Things are going to spread out pretty quickly over the next couple of weeks the fishing will get back to what I consider more normal. Water temperatures are rising and the bass will be moving out for forage and rest after the spawn.
Check out the Stick Marsh side of the lake, you might be pleasantly surprised.
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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