Stick Marsh & Farm 13
Capt. George Welcome
May 11, 2004
Stick Marsh-Farm 13 - Freshwater Fishing Report
Submitted by George
Water Temp: 76
Clarity: 2-3 feet
Air: low 80's
Weather: Partly cloudy - light winds -high barometer
John Grooms from Nashville and his uncle Bill Wesson from Jacksonville joined
me yesterday on the Marsh/Farm. We started in the south end of the Farm working
the edges of hydrilla mats. Chug Bugs and Senkos were the presentations but if
the bass were there they weren't having any part of it.
If I can stress any point about bass fishing it would be simply that bass
don't live by any rules. Based on the high barometer is seemed likely that they
would be tight to the grass but as they have done so many times in the past they
did the opposite. They had moved out into the open and we found them strung out
along one of the N/S ditches.
With the wind out of the ESE for most of the day we crabbed our way from the
south end of the ditch. Casting the Senkos into the ditch and then bringing them
out over the edge we picked up several bass on each drift. The big bass for the
day was just a bit over 7-pounds and Uncle Bill did the honors.
The Senko is an ideal bait for the conditions that we are fishing. The area
has heavy grass and lots of wood about 3-feet below the surface. With its rapid
sink rate it gets to the grass quickly and a slow retrieve keeps it there and
allows it to fall into holes as it comes across them. If we used weight in the
area the weight would constantly be getting hung in the weed and snagging a
branch or stump.
I tried top water several times throughout the morning but today wasn't the
day for it. However, I would advise that you have a top water ready at all
times. The shad are starting to congregate and as they get moving the top water
is really going to get hot.
The wind picked up at about 2:30 which put a halt to the bite, or so it
seemed. We had a great day, on a great fishery, with fantastic weather, lots of
biting bass, and great companionship. Thanks John and Bill, I look forward to
our next trip together.
Scott will be back out fishing next week. Cayla and Mommy are doing great and
all is well.
See you on the water. Say hi if you get the chance.
PS: A friend lost 3 rods out of his boat on the way down the road yesterday.
If you read these pages and found them it would be great if you contacted me so
that they could be returned. Thanks.
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