Stick Marsh and a bit of salt

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Going back in time: Scott had out Don Mirth from Melbourne, his son and grandson John. Opting for 8-dozen shiners they departed early AM with great anticipation of a fantastic Stick Marsh day and they certainly weren't disappointed. Bass were found to be in current and outside of the current with the better fish coming outside the current. Free-lined shiners worked in the current and shiners on float out of the current.

John Mirth caught a 6.5-pound bass which produced lots of smiles for the 10-year old. Shiners were gone by 12:30.

The balance of the month since the 10th we have hit the Marsh several times with mixed results. One day they would be hitting and the next day it would be, "where did they go?". When we did find them it was along the ditches of the Farm and in the wood on the NW area of the Marsh. We could get a sporadic bite if we traveled from visible wood to visible wood on the Marsh. which if you were spending a full day out there might be something to try. Also on the south end of the Farm we found them next to visible wood. The bait most successful for this pointed type fishing was the Senko fished weightless.

The heat has been playing a major factor in the bite as well as time of day. Afternoon bite has been pretty good as you can see from other reports.

As we start into the fall the heat will lessen and things will be back to normal. It has been hotter than usual this year so if you are going out there be prepared. Lots of water, plenty of sunscreen, and cool clothing are all required if you are going to cope with the heat.

In between we have been doing a bit of the salt and have had good success on the Indian River. Multiple species have been the order each time out there, with a mix of Reds, Jacks, Ladyfish, Sharks and Tarpon. Scott got jumped by what appeared to be a 50-pound Tarpon the day before yesterday, but 8-pound line and Tarpon don't mix well, with the Tarpon winning with a quick snap of the line.

See you out there.