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APRIL 2003
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Submitted by
George, Imagination Bassin Guide Services
Date Fished: 4/30/03
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Submitted by George, Imagination Bassin Guide Services Date Fished: 4/27/03
Generally, whether on the Marsh or on the Farm the fish are willing to play. Plastics and top water baits are doing extremely well and there has been some spinner bait bite. Most of what we have seen has been in and around Twin Palms on the Marsh, and the south end of the Farm. See you out there. Say hi if you get the chance. |
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Submitted by George, Imagination Bassin Guide Services Date Fished: 4/20/03
Over the four days that Russ fish with us there was a total of 240 bass caught and released. About 25% came on Senkos and the rest came on top water Chug Bugs. We didn't break that magic 10 pound weight but we did have plenty of 4 - 7 pound fish come to the boat, and above all we had a great time. Lots of laughs, lots of good fish, and great camaraderie made for a fantastic visit with Russ Bassdozer. If you are looking for a great time fishing and the fantastic excitement of top water explosions give us a call. See you on the water. |
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Submitted by George, Imagination Bassin Guide Services Date Fished: 4/16/03 Twin Palms on the Stick Marsh has been producing lots of fish, big fish and fantastic days on the Marsh. However, all of this came to a slowdown as the spawn occurred and the fish moved on. Sunday, previous customer Grif Pitcher of Atlanta and I headed out there and spent most of the day only picking at them. We also headed out to the NW area but didn't find much better over there. We had a good day of fishing but a not so good day of catching. Monday we had a group out from W. Virginia. Tom Reece who has been here before brought several of his friends to give the Marsh a go. Total catch for the day for the four of them was 28 bass which when you consider three didn't fish much if at all prior to this trip, that wasn't so bad. No big fish were caught and the Marsh didn't show her best side as we coped with wind and stubborn fish. Tuesday things were going to change and they would do so quite dramatically. Scott and I were host to Russ Comeau, (many of you know Russ as Bassdozer), from Yamamoto Bait Company. Russ has heard many things about the Marsh/Farm but had never had the opportunity to fish the waters. The Angler's Choice/Yamamoto tournament on Okeechobee this last week gave Russ the opportunity and excuse to get here to Florida and we weren't allowing him to leave the area without a good chance at some of the lunkers here. Heading to the Farm where I had found some early morning top water bite, and armed with rods rigged with Chug Bugs, Russ could barely wait to make the first cast. We started daybreak, and we quit at 4:00. When does a representative of Yamamoto Baits put down the rod that has a Senko on it and start fishing other bait? When the bite is on the surface and the Chug Bug produces throughout the day. The count was somewhere between 80 and 100 bass with the biggest lady weighing in at 7.5 pounds. The top water bite on this lake can be phenomenal, and as I said a few weeks ago we are anticipating this to be a banner year. For Russ, this was certainly a banner day and not something he is likely to see on the lakes back home. Today we headed out to the same area and although the weather wasn't quite as nice, (storms and wind), the bite was just about the same. The one difference today was I caught a pretty good bunch on the Senko as Scott and Russ worked the Bug. We quit today by three with over 60 bass to 5 pounds. We needed to give the wrists a rest. Pictures are up on my site. See you out there. If you're looking to get in on some of this top water give us a call. Give a shout hi if you get the chance. |
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Submitted by George, Imagination Bassin Guide Services Date Fished: 4/10/03 The christening went well, the 700 plus mile trip each way was long, and the worst of all is I couldn't get my Grand-daughter out fishing. However, I did notice as we traveled 321 to Hickory that the water levels are back where they should be so you guys up there have your fishing grounds back. We got back Sunday at 9:00 ready and raring to go on Monday Morning. Scott had out Don Armstrong and his son Joe, and although the day was a bit breezy, the weather remained nice throughout the day. Don started out the day hooking his biggest of his lifetime. Rearing back to cast his chug bug he let it rip. The backlash was immediate, rapidly followed by Scott grabbing the line as the sharp hard tug on his ear and blood dripping downward announced a major "oops!". Scott called me over and we had it out quickly. Scotts ear smarted and poor Don looked as if he could crawl into one of the lockers. Don't worry Don, Scott always wanted an ear ring. Then came insult added to injury as Joe set the hook on about a 7 pound bass and the bass swam off with Joe's rod. As Joe set the hook in one direction the fish went in the other. I think at some point it has happened to us all. Don't worry Joe, I have done it more than once. It seems to me I can visualize Bill Dance scrambling for a pole that slipped on the strike and going overboard to get it, so it happens to the best of us. Joe and Don ended up the day with Joe out-fishing his Dad, but if I heard correctly Dad promised to make a comeback on the next outing. All in all they had a great day, and there just isn't anything better than Father and Son spending the quality time that is found in a shared fishing adventure. My people were regular clients down for a week of fishing. Chris Corum and Holly knew the Marsh for its fantastic fishing and were raring to have at the Bass after facing snow and cold throughout this long and cold winter in their home area of Bristol Tenn. Today would be spent doing some fishing and some area scouting. No big fish this trip, but after checking several areas and marking them with GPS, Chris and Holly were ready for the upcoming week. Both boats spent the day on the Marsh side. Lots of Bass are out in the middle of the Marsh, and we found lots more on the South end just in from the divider ditch. Various baits were thrown but the plastics produced best with dark colored Senkos continuing to lead the way. See you on the water. Say hi if you get the chance. April should be an outstanding month if the weather cooperates. A bit breezy and wet this week. We still have a few openings this month. Give us a call. |
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