Submitted 1/3/08

December closeout was a bit slow for us this year which was to be expected with current gas prices, Christmas, and family gatherings. The fishing during the last couple of weeks has been fair with fish being found in the south end of the Farm, in the Back Lot, and in the NW area of the Stick Marsh.

Our two top producing baits were the Senko and the rattle trap. Working the trap in the south end of the Farm and the NW are of the Marsh was the ticket, and the Senko was the producer in the Back Lot. Senkos as long as they are dark, and traps in chrome/blue/orange belly are color choices.

On the last trip a Pop-R accounted for several fish throughout the morning.

The first days of January have been very windy and very cold. A scheduled outing for the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, have been postponed until a later time as temps sank into the 30's and winds blew 25-35 with occasional gale force gusts. However the cold temps are just what the doctor ordered to move fish southward towards spawning grounds.

See you out there. Give a shout if you get the chance.

 

 

Submitted 12.17/07

The amount of big fish caught in January on this Mecca of ours will convince anyone that they must be dreaming. However, it is no dream, but rather a reality that can only be experienced if you are here.

We do have some opening left that are up for grabs. Leave that frozen north and head this way for what could be the bass fishing experience of your life.

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If it's a replica you want we have a company down here in Stuart, Florida that is second to none. If it's the thrill of the chase and catch we will do our best to put you in contact with one of these giant ladies of our lakes. Be aware that we are not responsible for broken lines, lost lures, or poles overboard, but we will take full responsibility for the tremendous smiles as you release one of these monsters back to the deep. Give us a call!

 

Submitted 12/16/07

Experience has shown that December in and around Christmas week has given us the cold snap needed to start moving the fish towards their spawning grounds in the south end of Farm 13. Present water temperatures are in the low 70's which has the bass still holding to summer patterns but I would expect this coming week to change all that.

The forecast for this coming week and particularly tomorrow morning is cool to cold. Monday AM should see temperatures in and around the upper 30's with a high of only the upper 50's. Certainly these are warm temperatures for most of this country, but for us Floridians this is downright frigid. We should certainly see the water temperatures drop with front.

As the chill settles in the fish move to pre-spawn areas and start feeding heavily in preparation to that magic period on the water. From the initial cool down, through the spring spawn, those of us fishing out here all the time find it relatively easy to stay on the fish.

 

Whether we are casting rattle traps, spinner baits, or plastics the fish that can be caught will amaze you in both quantity and size. Mike followed up a previous year's catch with this 10.5 beauty chucking a white Mini Me made by Billy Dee of SOB lures.

As is readily apparent by James's clothing, cool brings big bass for us. I don't think anyone would be unhappy pulling a lunker such as this out of the water no matter how warmly they had to dress.

Last winter we saw warmer temperatures with lots of wind. However, the Marsh's sister lake, Ansin/Garcia provides protection from the wind and an opportunity for some good sized bass.

There is nothing like getting the youngsters involved, and the thrill of watching Ryan land this 10+ lady is just what Grandpa Bill set out for on this fantastic lake.

These are but a sample of the fish that are caught here as the cooler temperatures move in. The upcoming weeks will find more satisfied anglers hauling in bass of equal caliber and lots of them. To catch fish like this does not require a tackle package that is huge. Spinner baits, rattle traps, chug bugs, buzz baits, jerk baits, and of course Senkos are all that's needed for your trip to this highly productive lake.