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Stick Marsh & Farm 13
Capt. George Welcome
May 22, 2005
Stick Marsh-Farm 13 - Freshwater Fishing Report
Submitted by George, Imagination Bassin Guide Services
Date Fished: 5/22/05
Water Temperature: 84
Water Clarity: 1 foot
Over the last three days we have seen some changes occuring on the Marsh/Farm.
On the Farm side we have the seen the fish scatter further out from the south rim as north winds pushed suspended materials into the area. The visibility has dropped accordingly but the bass continue to hit rattle traps, Senkos, and in the AM, some top water.
On the Marsh side there has occured a pretty substantial algae bloom making that water appear quite dark and murky. We spent some time on the Marsh side but found nothing much to hold our interest at this time. We did mark some fish but they were really spread around.
Wednesday we spent the entire time we were out there fishing on the Farm side, finding fish in the center south area and in Pin Ball Alley. Thursday, was essentially the same. On both days we noted a drop in the rattle trap bite and an increase in the Senko bite. Also on both days we found the fish holding real tight to cover. There was one marked difference in the days with the weather. Wednesday was relatively calm, and Thursday was downright windy. However, numbers per hour seemed to be about the same.
On Friday the wind was calm with glassy water. The bite in the morning was quite good but starting falling off as noon time approached. Top water worked okay in the early morning, but the Senko took over for the rest of out time out there. The rattle trap bite appeared to have disappeared.
Saturday the wind was calm at departure and stayed relatively that way throughout the day. We checked the SW area of the Farm extensively and had very poor results in that area. We moved from their to Pin Ball Alley and were able to catch using Senkos and Texas rigs pretty steadily. We moved over to the central south area and found the bass there willing to bite both the Senkos, T-rigged worms, and rattle traps.
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday were all 1/2 days or less, and Saturday was called at 2:00. The weather over the four days was pretty constant with clear to partly cloudy skies, with Thursday being the only windy day. Total fish for the three 1/2 days: 95 bass. Largest fish caught in the period was 6 pounds with most fish in the 2-3 pound category.
Saturday we landed 51 with the biggest gal in the 5-6 pound range. Also on Saturday we had a bit of a handicap on board as Don Willis joined us. However even with his mutterings and such he still managed to stay abreast of the catch and I believe by days end all three fishermen were equal in the catch rate.
The fish are scattered so pretty much you need to move around, however you don't have to move any great distance. You need to stay in the same general area and work it over and over again.
See you out there. Say hi if you get the chance. If you are looking to get out there we do have a few openings so give us a call.
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