Stick Marsh & Farm 13

Tony Naines and Dan Broughton came from Naples, Florida on the 20th. Last trip here they worked shiners with Scott in the spillway area, but for this trip we headed out with artificial to test the waters. Starting in the spillway we found the bite had continued to decrease and it wasn't long before we headed out into the south end of the Farm. Working our way westward from the spillway mouth we found our first fish as we approached the pinball alley area. Although the bite wasn't hot and heavy we did pick at fish throughout the day. Yesterday Travis Morgan and Amanda Adams arrived with artificial bait being the choice for the search for a hog. Weightless Senkos produced most of the fish throughout the day with the hottest bite coming late in the day. As is par for the course, the lady on the boat landed the biggest fish. With the drop in wind the south end is just starting to clear up again. However it does have a way to go before that top water action gets going. A couple more days and we should be in pretty good shape. Travis did manage to catch a couple on a white/nickel willow spinner bait. There were a few hits right on the surface as the Senko hit, but for the most part working the bait slow was key. Water levels are on the increase as the flow continues at the spillway area. I have no idea why they have it open. I would like to see the levels going the other way because lower levels would be more likely to encourage grass growth. We are looking forward to the upcoming month as it is one of our most productive of the year. If you are looking for some real good action with a good shot at top water, May and June are the months to consider. See you out there. SYNOPSIS OF MAY FISHING ON THE STICK MARSH May fishing on the Marsh has always been a producer. A good deal of the action comes from various top water baits. Last year saw a lot of rattle trap action, but no matter the bait, May pretty much guarantees lots of action and lots of big fish. My youngest son caught this gal on a chug bug in May of 2002. Tim Hedrickson landed this gal on a chug bug in May of 2003. Bob Copeland landed this lunker using a Senko jerked across the surface in May 2004. Scott pulled this lady out using a chrome/blue rattle trap in May 2005.