Stick Marsh & Farm 13
Capt. George Welcome
May 20, 2003
Stick Marsh-Farm 13 - Freshwater Fishing Report
Weather: The temperatures for the month have been warm and yesterday was no
exception. Most days we have had a slight breeze to keep things feeling cool but
the last couple of days we have had some real slack periods. However, as is with
a lot of the summer months, afternoon storms come in and cool things off. Be
aware that the summer afternoon storms can be quite rough so be ready to get off
the water until they pass. Lightning is a real problem and getting hit is a very
real possibility if you stay out in one of these storms. As well as being aware
of the weather and the forecast make sure that you have plenty of fluid to drink
and protective sunscreen.
Water levels: Our water is up for this time of the year, but it is dropping
rapidly as irrigation needs of the Farm have increased with the lack of rain.
Running across the Stick Marsh can prove hazardous to your health and the
integrity of your hull and motor so I would be very cautious about doing so.
Tim Hendrickson and his friend Gary are down from Tenn. and came out to test the
waters of the Marsh/Farm. We started out in the Farm throwing Chug Bugs. We
worked several of the Farm's south areas but the fishing was much slower than it
had been the last few days. Scott and I had been out in the same areas yesterday
and had picked up 22 bass in less than a half day, but it didn't seem like it
was going to happen today.
By 9:30 with only a few bass in the boat we moved off to the Marsh side to see
if the pickings would be any better. I think the first fish came on the second
cast once on location and from then until quitting time, (which was about 30
minutes early due to impending storms), the bite was steady. Big fish from this
area was about 7 pounds, and yes, they all came on Chug Bugs. Retrieves were
mixed as has been the case lately, and some came when it was sitting still, some
came when it was being walked, and some came when it was popped a couple of
times and then let sit still.
As we idled back to the ramp across the Marsh, with the motor trimmed up we did
bump quite a few stumps so be careful out there.
See you on the water.
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