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Stick Marsh & Farm 13
Capt. George Welcome
March 27, 2000
Stick Marsh-Farm 13 - Freshwater Fishing Report
Water Temperature: 74
Water Clarity: 1 foot
Fishing this last week on the Marsh has been very good with a couple of exceptions. Thursday the wind got extreme and made things quite difficult and today there was a considerable case of close-mouth out there. Fish are moving back out into the boat trails of the Farm and Carolina-rigs and fast moving crank baits are just the ticket to get them into your boat. Schools are generally large so if you find a fish be sure to work the area thoroughly. Settle down and fish the area with dedicated effort and you will be definitely rewarded. Run-and-gun techniques will ensure you a most unsuccessful day on this area. Find the fish, stay put, and don't leave until you are sure there are no more to be caught there. Also, when the bite slows down, don't be in a hurry to move as another school could be meandering over to see what all the ruckus is about. I have many spots out here that we stay on and don't move from until it's time to head in. When using the Carolina rig I cannot emphasize the word slow, strong enough. This bait is moved by either dragging the rod sideways or by dragging the bait with an upward sweep of the rod. If you are cranking the reel to move this bait you are moving it too fast. If moving the boat with the trolling motor, pick up the bait and recast when it gets towards the rear of the boat. If you find fish don't be afraid to drop anchor to fish the are completely. When using a rattletrap or crank bait you will hook hydrilla and if you are not you are fishing it in the wrong place or holding it up. Most often the strike will occur as you pull it through a heavy area of hydrilla. The strike is shocking as the lure will stop dead. Good fishing and be careful out there. We are coming into our thunderstorm season. If you see lightening or hear thunder get off the lake. Ground strikes are as common as the bass in Florida and you don't want to ruin an otherwise perfect trip by having your ears singed.
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