Stick Marsh & Farm 13
Capt. George Welcome
March 14, 2003
Stick Marsh-Farm 13 - Freshwater Fishing Report
Submitted by George, Imagination Bassin Guide Services
Date Fished: 3/11/03
Water Temperature: 76
Water Clarity: 2-3 feet
The last several days have been outstanding with lots of fish and big fish being caught.
Lots of things are rapidly changing here with grass conditions but the water levels have remained constant and the weather patterns keep throwing wind at us.
Shiner fishing, for those that want to do it, is getting more and more difficult in the southern reaches of the Farm. As the grass gets thicker and spreads, more and more of the south end is being lost to that kind of fishing. However, on the outside edges of all that grass people are doing quite well.
On our boat we carry a myriad of artificial baits and usually during any day out there we will thow several different things. Most early mornings are producing quality fish on top water baits: Chug Bugs/chrome-blue. As the day progresses we have been switching to Senkos: Carolina rigged with no weight/watermelon. Throughout the day we will switch on and off with hard jerkbaits: ;Bomber Long A/clear gold/orange belly, and spinner baits/white or clown/gold blades. However, throughout the day the consistant winner is the Senko by a landslide.
Obviously, the key to this bait is slow. The bait has to have the opportunity to fall into the holes in the grass if you are going to find the bigger fish.
On the Stick Marsh side we have found buck bass moving into the northwest end, with the occassional female. Look for this location to come alive in the next few weeks as this area historically produces some big bass.
See you out there.
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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