Stick Marsh & Farm 13

Fishing continues to be strong in the south end of the Farm. Top water is there for the taking first thing in the AM but isn't holding throughout the day yet. Chug Bugs and buzz baits have been doing equally well. The rest of the day the producers have been Senkos and rattle traps with the toss up being equal between them. Water levels are dropping so caution is the word as the stumps are heavy and getting closer to the surface. A simple guide for safe water is to draw a diagonal line from the pump house wall on the west wall to the SE entrance to the spillway and idle if you are south of that line. If you fish the south end and it gets windy don't get too close to the south wall or you will probably damage your trolling motor on the many hard stumps down there. Ten trips since the 9th have all been a series of excitement and good times. The weather has been fair with some wind but nothing to difficult to handle. Yesterday we had a bit of rain mixed with some wind but the bass were ready and willing to play with Senkos so the weather was easy to ignore. April is a month that good fish are caught. The artificial bite is strong and the weather starts to stabilize. Top water will get better and better with full days of top water action just around the corner. Presently the south end of the Farm is where it is happening but any day the catching could break loose of the Stick Marsh so don't forget to check that NW corner and Twin Palms. Rattle Traps, spinner baits, and a variety of top water baits will produce, but the plastic will always be a strong fall back. Senkos are made for the Marsh/Farm with their cast-ability, and sink rate allowing you to work in the heavy wood without constantly snagging. Keep an eye out for floaters and be careful where you run. The sun is getting stronger daily so don't forget the sun screen. Put the sun screen on before the sun shines and remember to renew it based on its rating. A 30 rating means recoat every 30 minutes so don't put it on in the morning and then forget it. Remember also that the mosquitoes here have the potential for passing some serious diseases about so remember the spray for that early morning launch. They are present at dawn and again at dusk so if you are going to be there at that time spray up. As we get into the warmer weather the gnats will reappear. Not much will affect them so catch bass and you won't notice them as much. Have a great time on the water.