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Stick Marsh & Farm 13
Capt. George Welcome
February 14, 2000
Stick Marsh-Farm 13 - Freshwater Fishing Report
Stick Marsh/Farm 13
Dates Fished: 2/12-13/2000
Water Temperatures: 64-67Water
Clarity: 1 foot
This weekends fishing was fair to good with fish moving and scattering about. Saturdays fishing found most fish located to be in the east-west boat trail mostly west of the intersection: Carolina rigged black/blue crawdads seemed bait of choice and netted us 25 fish. The parking area was busy as is usual for the weekend, but there is some increase with the crappie fishing being as well as it is. Largest fish of the day was about 4.5 lbs.
Sunday I arrived early in anticipation of what would be probably the busiest day I have ever seen on the Marsh. My clients did not arrive until 8:30 and I watched boats launch from both sides of the ramp from 5:30 till 8:30 in a steady stream. However, as has been the case for the last three weeks, most of these fishermen were out seeking crappie. The only concentration of bass fishermen seemed to be in the SW corner of Farm 13.
Again we found fish holding in the hydrilla of the levees of the east-west canal. One decent 5-pound fish came from the trail just north of the intersection. We fished the NW area of Stick Marsh in the afternoon and caught several more with an adrenalin building 10 plus pound fish breaking himself off in the brush.
The weather is improving rapidly here and I would expect the fishing would become dynamic as the bass go to bed. Be careful out here and have great day fishing on the Stick Marsh/Farm 13.
Date Fished: 2/8/2000
Water Temperature: 60
Water Clarity: 0
I would have gotten this report in for Tuesday's trip sooner but I had to first recover from the unending laughter and good times that I had. Two youngsters, (they both swore they were 35), arrived from The mountain area of NC, with what I believe was the express purpose of making my sides hurt so bad that I would not be able to fish. From the moment we met at the ramp and throughout the day their banter, tales, and jokes kept me in stitches. I would really like to give out their names with a caution label attached: Beware, a day fishing with these guys might render you incapable of doing anything other than rolling about the decks. Thanks guys for the great time and memories.
We found fish holding tight to brush and timber in the NW, which has been the pattern for the last three weeks. Chrome/blue rattletraps ticked off the cover would kick the bass loose. With the warming weather things should get strong back in the Farm again. Look for bass holding in the boat trails and the adjacent hydrilla. Spinner baits, Carolina rigs, and rattletraps are all good choices of baits.
Submitted by Sam & Mac (ip 205.188.196.48)
Date Fished: 2/8/2000
Water Temperature: 60
Water Clarity: 2-3 feet
Not knowing squat about this lake, Mac & Sam made a great decision by hiring George Welcome, 'Imagination Bassin', to show us around these lakes. Despite a cold front, less than ideal conditions, and spending a lot of time getting great navigational info, we managed at least 40 bass just speed fishing R-traps.
The next day we went back to where George suggested and caught 35, while fishing in a 20-knot wind and dropping water temps. This included one 11-9 weighed on Berkley scale (30" long X20"), and lost one more just as big at the boat while having to fish anchored because of the wind. Many thanks to George for helping us navigate without tearing up any equipment, and especially for his great fishing instructions.
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