
Stick Marsh & Farm 13
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By George Welcome
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.