Fishing Reports by Capt. George Welcome

The fishing is hot - 27th Joyce and Bill Dunwell: Brother and sister Joyce and Bill were celebrating birthdays with one of their favorite pastimes. Following recommendations of wild shiners and Lake J would bring them their most successful day of fishing yet in both numb more...
Capt. George Welcome - Stick Marsh-Farm 13

Stick Marsh and Lake J - First of the month report - sorry for out of sequence. November started off with a bang as the bass fell for the allure of the topwater charms of a Sebile Splasher 3 1/2 5/8 oz. (floating) chugger. This bait performed flawlessly, producing a lot more...
Capt. George Welcome - Stick Marsh-Farm 13

Last half of January - The last half of January saw much better temperatures although it was a bit breezy. Kenansville continued to produce good bites with lots of big fish. The best bait choice for the heavy hydrilla that was fishing in was the Senko and Swimming Senk more...
Capt. George Welcome - Stick Marsh-Farm 13

From Bonanza to cold - End of 2009 was just super with bass to 8.5 pounds - 4 trips at the end of the month netted 190 bass will everyone in excess of 15. Most were in the 4-6 pound range. Coming into the new year, as you all are well aware, the temperatures have been more...
Capt. George Welcome - Stick Marsh-Farm 13

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