Stick Marsh & Farm 13

Submitted by George: 10/21/04 Wednesday Scott had out Gary Weiss from Denver, Colorado and his friend for a 1/2 day AM trip. Avoiding the spillway area because of a late start they headed out into Farm 13. Between rattle traps and Senkos they managed to land over 30 bass for their efforts. Chrome/blue rattletraps and dark Senkos were the winning baits. Today Scott had out regular Bo White from Gracey, Kentucky and a couple of his workers. Starting in the spillway areas with shiners didn't do the trick so they moved off to the pump house and then the south end of the Farm. After some mediocre results they moved back to the spillway and it was as if someone threw the switch. Shiners, Carolina rigged Senkos, and rattletraps produced well. By days end they had bid a fond adieu and thank you to 10-dozen shiners. I had a 1/2 day morning trip with Travis Morgan and Jason Carpenter from Hurricane, West Virginia. We also started in the spillway and although we did find some action it didn't whet our appetite so we headed out rather early for the southern reaches of the Farm. 10 AM came and we were out of 4-dozen shiners so for the last hour we bombarded them with rattletraps. Although we caught them with the traps it wasn't the hot furious bite that we had just two days ago. However it was more than enough to keep everyone happy. Average size was down a bit but bigger they said than average at home. Upon returning to the ramp I talked with St John's personnel and they said that the dock would be repaired in two weeks. At this point they have removed the part laying in the water so both ramps are now clear of debris. See you on the water. Say hi if you get the chance. Days open in October: 23rd, 24th, 28th, and 31st. Give us a call. It's not too late.