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Stick Marsh & Farm 13
Capt. George Welcome
May 9, 2003
Stick Marsh-Farm 13 - Freshwater Fishing Report
The first week of May has to be classified as outstanding for those that like to use top water baits. The weather has been good, water levels are up, and the fish have been cooperating fully.
On the Farm side the fish are spread across the south end and they are biting a myriad of baits; however the best bite we have found goes to the Chug Bite. Yesterday, as has been the case for most of the days in the last few weeks, we didn't find it necessary to switch off the bug as the bass bit it all day. There have been a couple of days where the wind got up a bit, which made Senkos and traps a better choice, however for the most part top water has been the stronger bait.
We have noted that the fish are moving out the ditches slowly but surely and with that movement we are watching for shad activity. So far it has been minimal but I am pretty sure that this is going to be one of those years.
We are seeing some pretty impressive fish on top water also. So far this month we have had several fish over 7 pounds and watched a couple over 10 fly through the air and knock the bug out in the heavy hydrilla.
On the Stick Marsh side we have found some top water activity in the NW corner, out at Twin Palms, out in the middle of the Marsh and at the cut out of the center ditch. We have had more success on the Marsh with weightless Senkos in all those locations.
Yesterday’s trip launched at daylight and ended at 3:00. Well over 70 bass smashed the bug with some very interesting aerial acts being presented. There is just nothing to get the adrenalin going like watching the chug bug getting knocked into the air and then disappearing when it lands back on the surface.
See you out there. Say hi if you get a chance.
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