Stick Marsh/Farm 13

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It's hard to believe that we are into the middle of the year already. The thunder boomers are rolling through each afternoon, but so far full days of fishing are done prior to their arrival. Keeping an eye on the weather this time of the year is very important as you don't want to be caught in the back end of the Marsh/Farm when one of these storms come rolling through. Ground strike lightening is extremely common with these summer storms, so don't be a statistic. If you see them or hear them it's time to get off the water. Better safe to fish tomorrow than to be surveying roots in the ground.
Six trips so far this month have shown us a lot of up and down in the catching department. A couple of areas have produced 20 - 40 fish days but they have not proven to be consistent. However there have been some nice fish caught and everybody has had a good time out here. The Farm side has been the best for us and wood has been an important part of successes. The south end of the the west N/S ditch is producing. Rattle traps, Senkos, spinner baits, and Bomber Long A's have all worked with the rattle trap leading the way in production. Senkos/5" any dark color; Rattle traps in chrome/blue; white spinner baits/gold willow; and the Bomber Long A/gold shiner. Spinner baits/3/8 ounce - Rattle traps/1/2 ounce.
The spillway was open for 2 days but the fish never sensed the current and moved in.

Tim Wong from Stockton, California displaying a 7.5 pound lady that fell for a 5" watermelon Senko

Tim again displaying a 6.75 pound lady that fell for a Bomber Long A

Troy Rogers from Evansville, Indiana displaying a 6.5 pound lady that fell for a rattle trap

Troy with another that fell for a another that fell for a white/gold willow spinner bait
It's said that keeping the bait wet is the secret to catching the most fish and this past week that is a solid proposition. Perseverance has led to catches in the 25-30 fish area. The temperatures have been up and the breezes down, but all of our trips the guys have proven to be excellent fishermen with a "git er done" attitude.
Yesterday Scott took Tim our for a day on the Indian River and the action was hot and heavy with a mix of Trout, Jacks, Lady Fish and huge Sail Cats. Scott reported sail cats in the the 5 - 7 pound range.
Heading out to the lake shortly looking for the big ones. Give us a shout and we will be glad to get you out. Our sale is still on for a short while longer so give us a holler and get in on some Stick Marsh summertime fishing. See you out there.