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Stick Marsh & Farm 13
Capt. George Welcome
March 16, 2005
Stick Marsh-Farm 13 - Freshwater Fishing Report
Plastics and spinner baits have ruled with the artificial bite, and the Farm
side has ruled for the most bites. The spawn is in full swing and hopefully we
have seen the last of the serious cold fronts. With the weather being as
inconsistent as it can get shiners have been the overall winning bait and not
only quantity but quality has been caught in the spillway area. Other areas bear
watching however as the bass are showing up strong in other historical locations
such as the south end of the Farm.
Shock results have been outstanding and have been done over the last week or
so. Large fish and large amounts of fish have been found by Bob Eisenhauer and
crew, (FWC Biologists), along the ditches, in the NE area of the Farm, all
across the south end, and down the west wall. Look for plastics to be the best
artificial bait in all these areas.
There have been some minor shad busts occurring in the area of the pump house
and it is something to always have a eye out for. Being in the right place at
the right time can mean a major bonanza of catching. Rattle traps and spinner
baits have been the best producer in this situation with some reluctant winners
on the top. Buzz baits have led the way as the top water bait so far but Chug
Bugs and such should take over soon. As we slide into the end of the month and
particularly as April arrives I would be looking for more and more of this kind
of bite.
We finished up our 24th trip out there yesterday and to date the fishing has
been pretty darn good with few exceptions. There have been a few days where wind
and rain and cold front has shut the artificial bite a bit, but the shiners have
stayed strong through it all. I spent one day on Garcia with Rick and Bob Taylor
and our second fish of the day was the big one for the day weighing in at 6.5
pounds. Scattered pads and other grasses proved to be the best areas.
Jeff and Jack Jacobs made another trip and brought their dad. Fishing shiners
in the spillway made for a fantastic three days fo fishing with many big fish
caught.
Ron Fodor and Gordon Keiser had the same kind of trip with Ron winning out
with another over 10 pound bass.
Dave and Gina Fletcher came for another return bout and Gina walked away with
top honor for the day with another Marsh giant.
Bruno Bogdewic and sons came for another trip with us and added more lunkers
to already previous successful trips.
Watch for the shad busts! With April just around the corner they will get
more and more. April is always a good month with the big gals chowing down after
the spawn. The shad get active feeding on the plankton and the bass go crazy
close to the surface feeding on them. It's Chug Bug time extreme. Here's a good
read on what you can expect in April on the Marsh:
http://www.imaginationbassin.com
See you out there. Say hi if you have the opportunity.
George and Scott
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