Stick Marsh & Farm 13
Capt. George Welcome
April 14, 2005
Stick Marsh-Farm 13 - Freshwater Fishing Report
Fishing continues to be strong in the south end of the Farm. Top water is
there for the taking first thing in the AM but isn't holding throughout the day
yet. Chug Bugs and buzz baits have been doing equally well. The rest of the day
the producers have been Senkos and rattle traps with the toss up being equal
between them. Water levels are dropping so caution is the word as the stumps are
heavy and getting closer to the surface. A simple guide for safe water is to
draw a diagonal line from the pump house wall on the west wall to the SE
entrance to the spillway and idle if you are south of that line. If you fish the
south end and it gets windy don't get too close to the south wall or you will
probably damage your trolling motor on the many hard stumps down there.
Ten trips since the 9th have all been a series of excitement and good times.
The weather has been fair with some wind but nothing to difficult to handle.
Yesterday we had a bit of rain mixed with some wind but the bass were ready and
willing to play with Senkos so the weather was easy to ignore.
April is a month that good fish are caught. The artificial bite is strong and
the weather starts to stabilize. Top water will get better and better with full
days of top water action just around the corner. Presently the south end of the
Farm is where it is happening but any day the catching could break loose of the
Stick Marsh so don't forget to check that NW corner and Twin Palms. Rattle
Traps, spinner baits, and a variety of top water baits will produce, but the
plastic will always be a strong fall back. Senkos are made for the Marsh/Farm
with their cast-ability, and sink rate allowing you to work in the heavy wood
without constantly snagging.
Keep an eye out for floaters and be careful where you run. The sun is getting
stronger daily so don't forget the sun screen. Put the sun screen on before the
sun shines and remember to renew it based on its rating. A 30 rating means
recoat every 30 minutes so don't put it on in the morning and then forget it.
Remember also that the mosquitoes here have the potential for passing some
serious diseases about so remember the spray for that early morning launch. They
are present at dawn and again at dusk so if you are going to be there at that
time spray up. As we get into the warmer weather the gnats will reappear. Not
much will affect them so catch bass and you won't notice them as much. Have a
great time on the water.
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