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Stick Marsh & Farm 13

Capt. George Welcome
April 10, 2000
Stick Marsh-Farm 13 - Freshwater Fishing Report

Ansin/Garcia : Lunker Waters

Water Temperature: 76

Water Clarity: 0

Launched this AM at first light and I fished until 12:00. Not many people fishing Garcia these days but I sure don't know why. The bedding areas in the rear northeast impoundments are holding large numbers of bass with the average being 2-3 pounds. Texas rigs using a 1/8-ounce weight will get you a bass from the lily pads with almost every cast. The top water bite wasn't there but the worm action was great. I caught over 50 bass back there.

I decided to go out and check some other areas so I headed west. I started fishing a grass line 3 impoundments over. In years past this area had some beds so wanted to give it a look and see what would happen. As I headed north along this line I noticed some baitfish racing along the surface to my right so I flipped the worm ahead of them. It no sooner hit the water than I got slammed but I couldn't be sure if it was a bass or a mudfish. This fish took off in an arc headed for the grass line and had the drag screaming. I didn't know what was out there but I sure couldn't get it to turn. I was able to keep it out of the grass by using the trolling motor and by this time I was almost convinced that I had either a large mudfish, or even possibly a small gator. Whatever it was just didn't want to tire out. The trolling motor finally did the trick however and I was finally able to get some line back on the reel. I fully expected to see a big mud, or a gator, but to my absolute delight a mouth big enough to swallow a football finally came out of the water, followed by a body that was thrashing for all it was worth. By this time the bass was so tired it could barely shake it's head and I had it along side the boat. Lifting her into the boat I couldn't believe the fight I had just had. 12 pounds 5 ounces of sheer muscle glared back at me as I weighed her. I had to travel into the next impoundment to get a picture and will have the picture up on my site: www.imaginationbassin.com later on.

Moving back to the same area after I released that gallant lady back into the water I continued on my path. Not ten minutes later I feel a tug and set the hook. Again the line screams off the reel and again this fish races for the grass. I remember thinking to myself that this felt like the same fish. She passed the boat on her run and veered back out into the open water. Two spectacular leaps confirmed another big bass was yanking on my arms as I played her to the boat. A few minutes later she tipped the scale at 11 pounds 8 ounces. Again I had to make a dash to find another boater to get the picture. Releasing this one back into the water I decided that I just couldn't do any better and headed back to the ramp.

I have fished Garcia for a long time and have on occasion gotten a big fish. One 13 pounds 3 ounces came my way 3 years ago and some between 8 and 10 since then, but never have I gotten two lunkers, in here, back to back.

To say this fishery is healthy would be an understatement. The water is clean enough to see the bottom in most places and the hydrilla is growing like crazy. In the Pit area the hydrilla is taking over. Most of the front impoundments have plenty of hydrilla and pads and by May should have plenty of fish. This water is a great top water fishery and I can't wait for that to happen. If you're looking for a scenic, healthy fishery, give Ansin/Garcia a try. Located on route 512, it is 1.7 miles above route 60 in West Vero, or about 10 miles outside of Fellsmere.

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George Welcome offers "Guided" bass fishing trips on Florida's famous Stick Marsh/Farm 13, Ansin/Garcia Reservoir, and Blue Cypress Lakes. These waters are the best in the world and offer an outstanding opportunity for that "BASS" of a lifetime. Over 13 years of experience on these lakes gives us an unsurpassable edge when it comes to filling your hopes and aspirations. Over 20 years guiding fishermen on Florida waters.

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Imagination Bassin Guide Service
32 Bimini Cir.
Sebastian, FL 32958
Phone: 772-532-7440
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