Stick Marsh & Ansin/Garcia

George_Welcome · 01-12-07, 04:16 PM

Brian Graves, John Cooper, and Derek arrived for 3 days of fishing on the 10th and were greeted with cold temps and winds that ranged from 15-30+ MPH.

Day one we headed to the south end of the Farm and watched the water get dirty. We managed a few fish by moving about the area tying off on one stump and then the next. The fish we caught came on the Yamamoto SwimSenko that was T-rigged with a 3/16 ounce weight. Providing entertainment for the trip was my good friend Don (WWF). He volunteered to assist with the third person at the request of the crew. Little did they know what they were getting themselves into.

Day two had a worse forecast so the solution was a trip to Garcia. We pushed back the start time so that the two old me, (Don and I), wouldn't have to freeze our butts off. The ramp was pretty deserted when we arrived which meant all the more fish for us. Starting out in the north impoundments we picked up a few fish but nothing of note. However, with the cold no one ready to face the long ride up the Zig Zag until it warmed a bit.

By 10:00 we decided the run had to made so everyone bundled up and off we went. We weren't there but 5 minutes when a line made that snapping sound and a pole was seriously bent from a fish on.

As luck would have it out boat scored the first big fish of the day. By day's end the results were fair but they certainly could have been better.

Day three was a repeat performance weather-wise so the option was again Garcia and again a delayed start. The change was the front had passed and the wind that had howled for two days out of the north was now howling out of the east. The run was straight to the Zig Zag and with warmer temperatures coming in early it was hoped that production would be really good. It didn't work out that way as we struggled for every bite that we got throughout the day. The passing front could be blamed, but the guys opted to blame the Legend of Don (WWF). The jinx was on and since Don was carrying the 3rd member of the crew there was no way to pay him to leave the area.

It was memorable trip with three great friends on board. This was only one of many trips that Brian and crew have fished with me and although the fishing wasn't the greatest on this trip, the comradeship was the greatest. Lively banter between the two boats, Don (WWF), and the crew made it definitely a trip to remember.

If the wind blows Garcia is definitely a viable place to be able to get out of some of that wind and catch some fish.

See you on the water: say hi if you get the chance.

Super Fluke · 01-12-07, 05:19 PM

Thank for the report

skeeter944 · 01-12-07, 08:29 PM

wow! nice fish and thanks for the report!

Rodman_Rob · 01-13-07, 02:23 AM

always love seeing your reports, sometime when me and my friends can get the time off at the same time, we'll be down there.

George_Welcome · 01-14-07, 05:28 AM

Thanks for the responses:

It lets me know that there is interest.

JB · 01-14-07, 08:28 AM

I look forward to all the guides posts. I notice many times the clients are as old as me! Plus it gives more insight to hunting fish rather endless posts about wanting to work a certain lure.

Rodman_Rob · 01-15-07, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by George_Welcome

Thanks for the responses:

It lets me know that there is interest.

I'm always interested in seeing hawgs, of course I prefer them on the end of my line, lol.

01-12-07, 04:16 PM	#1
George_Welcome BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sebastian, Florida Posts: 207	Stick Marsh & Ansin/Garcia Brian Graves, John Cooper, and Derek arrived for 3 days of fishing on the 10th and were greeted with cold temps and winds that ranged from 15-30+ MPH. Day one we headed to the south end of the Farm and watched the water get dirty. We managed a few fish by moving about the area tying off on one stump and then the next. The fish we caught came on the Yamamoto SwimSenko that was T-rigged with a 3/16 ounce weight. Providing entertainment for the trip was my good friend Don (WWF). He volunteered to assist with the third person at the request of the crew. Little did they know what they were getting themselves into. Day two had a worse forecast so the solution was a trip to Garcia. We pushed back the start time so that the two old me, (Don and I), wouldn't have to freeze our butts off. The ramp was pretty deserted when we arrived which meant all the more fish for us. Starting out in the north impoundments we picked up a few fish but nothing of note. However, with the cold no one ready to face the long ride up the Zig Zag until it warmed a bit. By 10:00 we decided the run had to made so everyone bundled up and off we went. We weren't there but 5 minutes when a line made that snapping sound and a pole was seriously bent from a fish on. As luck would have it out boat scored the first big fish of the day. By day's end the results were fair but they certainly could have been better. Day three was a repeat performance weather-wise so the option was again Garcia and again a delayed start. The change was the front had passed and the wind that had howled for two days out of the north was now howling out of the east. The run was straight to the Zig Zag and with warmer temperatures coming in early it was hoped that production would be really good. It didn't work out that way as we struggled for every bite that we got throughout the day. The passing front could be blamed, but the guys opted to blame the Legend of Don (WWF). The jinx was on and since Don was carrying the 3rd member of the crew there was no way to pay him to leave the area. It was memorable trip with three great friends on board. This was only one of many trips that Brian and crew have fished with me and although the fishing wasn't the greatest on this trip, the comradeship was the greatest. Lively banter between the two boats, Don (WWF), and the crew made it definitely a trip to remember. If the wind blows Garcia is definitely a viable place to be able to get out of some of that wind and catch some fish. See you on the water: say hi if you get the chance. __________________ George & Scott Imagination Bassin Guide Services 772 532-7440 Sebastian, Florida http://www.imaginationbassin.com

01-12-07, 05:19 PM	#2
Super Fluke BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Jupiter Posts: 1,029	Thank for the report __________________ Oregon state record smallmouth

01-13-07, 02:23 AM	#4
Rodman_Rob BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ocala, FL. 1/2 hour southwest of Rodman Posts: 1,702	always love seeing your reports, sometime when me and my friends can get the time off at the same time, we'll be down there. __________________ Lizardsrule may not be able to drive a boat, but he can sure put you on the fish!

01-14-07, 05:28 AM	#5
George_Welcome BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sebastian, Florida Posts: 207	Thanks for the responses: It lets me know that there is interest. __________________ George & Scott Imagination Bassin Guide Services 772 532-7440 Sebastian, Florida http://www.imaginationbassin.com

01-12-07, 08:29 PM	#3
skeeter944 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Somewhere in South Carolina Posts: 2,377	wow! nice fish and thanks for the report!

01-14-07, 08:28 AM	#6
JB BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,655	I look forward to all the guides posts. I notice many times the clients are as old as me! Plus it gives more insight to hunting fish rather endless posts about wanting to work a certain lure.

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