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Stick Marsh & Farm 13
Capt. George Welcome
July 29, 2003
Stick Marsh-Farm 13 - Freshwater Fishing Report
Submitted by George, Imagination Bassin Guide Services
Date Fished: 7/29/03
Water Temperature: 83
Water Clarity: 2-3 feet
The weather is hot, the water is warm, and the fishing are biting. They are biting on the intersections, they are biting in the grass, and they are biting along the ditches.
However, they weren't biting chug bugs, and they weren't biting buzz baits. Today they were biting rattletraps, spinner baits, and Senkos, in that order. Over thirty bass hit and made it into the boat by 12:00. Most of them came on a 1/2 ounce Bill Lewis rattletrap in chrome/blue.
We started this morning at about 7AM in the south central area of the Farm. There is a line of grass that runs from west to east and last time out we had found some bass on it. The first bass came on the second cast of a Senko, but we only had a couple of more hits over the next hour. We tried top waters on the mat south of there, and we tried soft jerk baits, but all to no avail.
I moved over to the south end of the middle ditch and started working northward on the east side of the ditch. Throwing rattletraps to the grass that lines this ditch proved to be the ticket as we worked our way north to beyond the intersection.
From there we moved westward to the next ditch and again started north. This time we traveled in the ditch and threw traps and spinner baits to both sides. The more productive side was the west side and the more productive bait was the rattletrap. Big fish was about 4.5 pounds and most of the bigger fish came from our last run.
On Sunday we made another run to Toho but it wasn't the best decision. Several clubs were holding tournaments there and boats ran willy nilly in every direction. The bite was tough as the bass dodged screaming propellors and basically went into hiding. At least they went into hiding where we were fishing.
Plan for warm weather with a possibility of rain. Have plenty to drink, good sun protection, and good sun glasses. Don't forget the camera, and don't forget the kids.
See you on the water. Say hi if you get the chance.
1/2 day and full day trips available on the Marsh. 1/2 day goes from daylight until 11-11:30AM and full day goes from daylight till 3PM. Book now through the end of September for a full day, ($275.00) and get the second full day for ($125.00).
George & Scott Welcome are full time guides and full time fishermen on Stick Marsh/Farm 13. Our goal is to share these fantastic areas and our love for the sport. Two boats allow us to accommodate to six people. Contact us; you will be glad you did!
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