Stick Marsh & Farm 13
Capt. George Welcome
June 14, 2005
Stick Marsh-Farm 13 - Freshwater Fishing Report
Ten days of fishing for bass at a grueling pace has left us with major
cleanup work on the boats and a strong urge to get back out there as quickly as
we can. Results varied from day to day, and the weather was constantly
threatening to dump heavy loads of water armed with lightening and crashing
thunder. The weather held off each and every day, the bass cooperated fully, and
everyone had a great time. Best out of the days was those that we spent getting
some of the greatest kids on the earth out fishing.
Dave and Dave from Alabama: thanks for making our time a great time as we
chased the black and green monsters of the Marsh. Greg and Gary from Virginia:
From start to finish the bass had you laughing as the 130+ you hauled in wore
through the skin of your thumbs.
Michael D'Asto from Florida, an educator and a fisherman, gave the bass an
education and me another great day on the water. I for one reason or the other,
probably because Michael and I were talking so much, have forgotten how many we
caught, but I can assure you that Michael was no slouch in the fishing
department. Eric Cook from Florida flat wore the bass and himself out as we
caught well over 340 bass for his two days of adventure on the Marsh.
Don Willis, local fisherman and known as "the world's worst", filled in on a
couple of trips with Scott and they managed over 180 bass including Don's first
over 10 for this year.
Scott and Don were supposed to be scouting out new locations, but the lure of
known cooperating bass caused them to be remiss in their duties, but not remiss
in the hookset department.
Total trips in the ten days: fourteen. Seven of those trips were with
grandchildren, neighbor's kids, and Scott's niece. These youngsters accounted
for 180+ bass to the boat with the biggest weighing in at just over 8 pounds.
All of the fish over the last 10 days, except for a few, were caught with
Carolina rigged Senkos. We have fished the spillway area
in the south end of the Farm in current that Mother Nature supplied by laying so
much heavy rain in this area. When this occurs the bonanza of bass is something
to see, and the arms, shoulders, and wrists get sore and tired as the catch is a
bass on just about every cast. Total fish for the 10 day period was 1132.
Today, St John's Water Management arrived and shut the gate so the flow has
stopped. This simply puts us back on the open areas of the lake which at this
time of year means irrigation ditch edges, intersections, and wood.
Just a reminder: to keep Scott and I busy we have a super sale going for the
summer months. Here's your chance to sample the best time of the year for both
size and quantity and save quite a bit of money.
Book two consecutive days: First day $300.00 and pay 1/2 fare for second.
Total savings: $150.00
Book four consecutive days: First and third day $300 and pay 1/2 fare for second
and fourth day. Additionally you can bring a 3rd person for free for all four
days.
Total savings: $600.00
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