Fishing Reports by Capt. George Welcome

Summer on the Marsh - The heat is on but the fishing remains much the same as it has for the bulk of the summer. The bass are being located along the old submerged irrigation ditches of Farm 13 with the occasional bass being found on the Marsh. Of particular interest h more...
Capt. George Welcome - Stick Marsh-Farm 13

Hot on the Marsh - Things are a bit warm right now here in the sunny south. Temperatures in the low 90's and no breezes make for hot day on the Marsh/Farm but that doesn't stop the avid fisherman from taking a shot at the big bass this lake is famous for. Meeting G more...
Capt. George Welcome - Stick Marsh-Farm 13

Summer sizzle on the Marsh/Farm - As previously reported the bass have moved out into the open waters of Farm 13 and setting up summer housekeeping in the old irrigation ditches and their associated levees. Those that know the lake are doing quite well, and those that don't are st more...
Capt. George Welcome - Stick Marsh-Farm 13

Hot but worth it - Things are doing well on the Marsh despite the early blast of heat that we are getting. Mid-day temperatures are hitting the mid-90s. The bass are scattered but perseverance can get you some nice fish. Both reports below come from regulars that fish more...
Capt. George Welcome - Stick Marsh-Farm 13

Summer good times are here - Water levels have returned to normal as rains continue to fall here at the Stick Marsh/Farm 13. Water flow structures have been active. Heavy afternoon storms have brought water levels up 3-3.5 feet in the last two weeks. Several trips on the lake more...
Capt. George Welcome - Stick Marsh-Farm 13

Fluctuation conditons on the Marsh - From low water conditions that almost equaled 2001, the Marsh has recovered with all the rain that we have had. Inflow areas have been flowing in three locations. Only the pump house produced a substantial bite. The front pipes had a good current flo more...
Capt. George Welcome - Stick Marsh-Farm 13

Lake is getting low - This is not a comment that you will hear from me usually, however, if you don't know your way around this lake it's not the best place to be without a guide. The lake is getting low! Use extreme caution on the Stick Marsh side. Getting to the lake more...
Capt. George Welcome - Stick Marsh-Farm 13

Conditions are improving - The day dawned with winds almost non-existent. Meeting Karen and Joe at the ramp at 6:30 we immediately headed for the NW area of the Marsh. The Marsh is at the lowest level that I have seen since 2001 and it is prudent to idle anywhere on this side. more...
Capt. George Welcome - Stick Marsh-Farm 13

The wind continues - Daily winds have made for an interesting but tough week of fishing. Winds have been blowing from the east at 15-25 MPH with occasional gusts to 35 which takes us out of the wood on the south end of the Farm. However we have been finding fish on the l more...
Capt. George Welcome - Stick Marsh-Farm 13

The wind has kept it slow - Weather has dealt a serious blow to fishing this winter but daylight is peeking through as we move into spring. Wind is still an issue but as it subsides the fishing will be strong. I am looking forward to some outstanding fishing over the next few m more...
Capt. George Welcome - Stick Marsh-Farm 13