Ansin/Garcia Florida

[George_Welcome]

This first week of 2007 bodes well for what is expected for the upcoming year. The bass are moving toward spawning grounds as evidenced by the beds we can see, and the quality of the bass, as well as the quantity that we are catching. Both the Stick Marsh and Ansin/Garcia have seen a rise in numbers as well as size.

Yesterday was a day of scouting as well as catching as Don, Steve, and I worked several areas of Ansin/Garcia. Steve started the day off with one of the most spectacular top water hits that I have ever seen. Unfortunately she didn't stay buttoned, sliding back to the watery depths, and disappearing to be caught another time. Steve made up for it a short time later, but it wasn't the monster bass of that first strike, still she was still a respectable gal that was full of fight.


Yesterday was also a day for testing Yamamoto's Swimming Senko, which proved to be an extremely productive bait. Working the bait, using a 1/4 sinker, over submerged hydrilla proved the ticket to boating 45+ bass. Cranking the bait at a fast clip was all it took to get strike after strike. Between the morning top water and the Yamamoto Swimming Senko time we boated 54+ for the day.


Thursday I had out another of our regular customers: Cliff and Grace Schoonmaker hail from the Kingston area of New York, but spend the winter keeping warm in Sebastian, Florida. Cliff at a spry 81 years of age still fishes with the Hudson Bassmasters. Grace led the way this year with biggest fish as we plied the waters of Ansin/Garcia.


It didn't take her long to add to her collection of good size bass as she landed another to seal her lead for big fish for the day.


Working other areas of the lake were Steve P, Don Willis, and friend Don. Top water and Yamamoto Swimming Senkos were again the key to their 44+ day.


Fishing is a sport that involves so much more than just catching fish. The enjoyment of all that surrounds you, the friendship of the people that you share the boat with, and spectacular vistas are all part and parcel of the entire fishing adventure. The Sunrise on Thursday was one of the spectacular beginnings that so often greet you.


It's going to be a busy month this month but I still have some opening, so if you are going to be in the area and want to get out give us a call. See you on the water: say hi if you get the chance.

[skeeter944]

those are some hawgs! thanks for the report!