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Stick Marsh & Farm 13
Capt. George Welcome
February 3, 2003
Stick Marsh-Farm 13 - Freshwater Fishing Report
Submitted by George, Imagination Bassin Guide Services
Date Fished: 2/3/03
Water Temperature: 58
Water Clarity: 1 foot
The first two days of the month find the lake fishing relatively small with most activity still located in the south ends of Farm 13. Saturday I had Bobby and Ginny Warner from Ocklawaha, Fl. Were out with me and we had a pretty good day throwing C-rigged Senkos. Ginny quickly outpaced her husband and by 10:00, she had him 13 to 7. By days end I think it pretty much evened out however, as we ended out the day with close to 40 bass in the boat.
Weather-wise the skies were clear and the morning started out calm, but by mid-day we had to contend with 25 MPH winds that occasionally gusted to over 30.
Scott had out Jim and Greg who traveled down from Milton, Mass and they fished both Saturday and yesterday with us. They had to leave early yesterday to catch a flight back to the cold country but before they departed they had a good time catching bass using the same methods as us. They also got to see a bit of the nippy weather as yesterday the morning hours were just a bit chilly.
Yesterday I again headed to the south end of the Farm, this time with Todd and Corey Alberto from Dover, NH. This would be their third day in Florida starting with a stop in the Miami Lakes area for Peacocks, then on to Okeechobee for largemouths and culminating here on the Marsh. Their comment was that next time it will be three days on the Marsh.
Although the morning was really chilly, by days end everyone was down to shirt sleeves. Our over 35 bass trip was due to presentation of a Senko on a non-weighted C-rig. The other bait that I noted being successfully used in the area was a Bomber Long A for bass in the boat. With over 115 bass in two days on the boats I would have to say that the Senko is working pretty darned good.
The majority of the fish being caught are running in the 2-5 pound range but there are some big ladies being caught. Over the last two days we have had an 8 and an 8.5 and we have seen the same weight range fish being caught on other boats. Early yesterday we saw an 8+ gal succumb to a shiner and another 7+ fall to an aptly presented bit of plastic.
Remember, your big fish can be on the next cast. It's taking a lot of casts because the more aggressive bucks are tough to get past. Be patient, keep casting, and stick with the fish. If the motor is running and the boat is moving you aren't going to catch fish.
See you on the water. Say hi if you get the chance.
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