Fishin Is Great in the Stick/Farm 13!!!!

Hi all, I hope fishin has been Great for you!!! Here at the Farm it has been producing BIG BASS and High Numbers!! All of my customers are doing great!!!! Two Guys staying in the room next door caught 68 on Tuesday!!! John Brazer!!! way to go!! I hear the water is pumpin in the spillway they used 4 dozen shiners in the mornin and then switched to top water lures and senkos!!! They were still out fishin when I closed the shop!! They had a awesome day!!! Check out Imagination Bassin web site for all the pictures!!! And here are some of there reports!!!!Submitted 4/26/06 Although Don Willis AKA (Don the world's worst fisherman" had predicted doom and gloom with his perceived ability to shut off a bite no matter how good it is, his legacy fell to the wayside today as bass after bass found its way to the boat. Armed with plenty of Chug Bugs we headed southward from the ramp at daylight. Basically throughout the morning the bite remained strong with the bass rising to the "chug chug" clatter of the Chug Bug. Mixed tempos and stationary bugs lured guys and gals to the surface for plenty of spectacular hits. Once in a while someone would pick up a Senko loaded rod, and although they would get bit, the lure of the smashing top water hits made the plastics use very limited. The amount of bass holding in the southern areas of the Farm is amazing. They are spread from the inner areas all the way to the outer areas of wood. As you can see, these are not a school of small fish. The ones caught over 5 pounds exceeded those that were less by a large margin. In all with just over a 1/2 day fished we landed 91 bass. We lost a few to the wood, and missed some hits, but the connects certainly outweighed misses. Give us a call - you shouldn't be missing this one! See you out there. Submitted 4/25/06 The sound wafted across the waters like the wind before a storm as Steve P's melodious voice rang out, "Chug Bug Fish!" These are words that are music to anyone's ears, but to ours it is like the symphony of all sounds. Scott had his bug rigged before I did, and had a fish to the boat before I completed tying mine on. We had just finished a round of "bump the stump" with plastics and buzz baits and the count was already well over 30 bass to the boat. I have to tell you! The rest of the day we had a "Smashing" good time as bass after bass hammered the bug. By days end we compared notes with Steve and Don, and between the two boats there were over 200 bass caught. Our share of the catch was over 100.We had to depart at 2:00 but I doubt if Don and Steve will see the ramp before sundown. It was like feeding candy to a kid. Toss it out and bang. We could have taken a ton of pictures today but the catching was too much fun to put the rod down long enough to click the lens. We did get one however which was typical of many of the fish caught. I have a bunch of openings! This is going to be one of those banner summers. Give us a call. Submitted by George 4/25/06 It was just a matter of time before things really broke loose on the Marsh/Farm and as is usual April is turning into a banner month. Yesterday Joe Felice and his father Jim arrived for a day of artificial bait tossing and big bass catching. You never know when you throw a bait on this lake just when a big gal might hit, so being ready at all times is very important. With the spillway still open and a bit of rain I thought we should go in and check the action. After spending an hour with only a few smaller bass it was decided that the open waters would offer more opportunity. Heading for a spot that I had found a small school a couple of days ago proved to be quite beneficial as Joe scored in short order with the lady pictured below. Jim followed up not too much later with one of his own. We worked the area thoroughly and picked up several more which gave a good start to the morning, but it was nothing to what the day would bring as we moved into a "bump the stump" situation. Bass after bass like the one pictured below were picked off and brought to the boat. It was a simple as hit the stump and catch a bass. By day's end we had over sixty bass to the boat. The bite was 100% on plastics, with weightless Senkos carrying the honors as the most productive bait. This morning Ed Borges came to spend the day. With the results of yesterday there was no decision to make as we headed straight to the stump fields. Over the next six hours we would land fish after fish with only a few lulls in between. Eight pounds - he was in shock Six pounds - typical of many that were caught Eight pounds - No wind in the stumps was a big factor Seven and three quarter pounds - Last cast of the day as we got ready to head for home. There were several factors that contributed to the catch of over seventy five bass. The first was the bait needed to be weightless in the heavy wood, and even with that there were plenty of hooks contributed to the Farm. The second was the boat needed to be right in the middle of the heaviest area of stumps. The third was the right equipment on the bow in order to move around in the stump field. It took every bit of power in many instances to move over submerged wood. It was kind of like doing a delicate dance as I maneuvered through, over, and around stump after stump. The comments for both trips were that the participants had never seen the quality as they had here, nor had they seen such quantity of quality. That's the Stick Marsh/Farm 13 for you. A lake that not only produces lots of bass, but lots of big bass also. Everyone asks me when the top water bite starts. This morning it began. However in an area such as this the casts have to be perfect, and winding them around the stumps takes some experience. We opted for a less precise approach for catching, but the top water is there if you can manage it. The bite that we had is going to get better and better as the big gals are up and feeding after the spawn. Give us a call and get in on the action. See you out there. Say hi if you are passing by. Submitted by George 4/21/06 Tony Naines and Dan Broughton came from Naples, Florida on the 20th. Last trip here they worked shiners with Scott in the spillway area, but for this trip we headed out with artificial to test the waters. Starting in the spillway we found the bite had continued to decrease and it wasn't long before we headed out into the south end of the Farm. Working our way westward from the spillway mouth we found our first fish as we approached the pinball alley area. Although the bite wasn't hot and heavy we did pick at fish throughout the day. Yesterday Travis Morgan and Amanda Adams arrived with artificial bait being the choice for the search for a hog. Weightless Senkos produced most of the fish throughout the day with the hottest bite coming late in the day. As is par for the course, the lady on the boat landed the biggest fish. With the drop in wind the south end is just starting to clear up again. However it does have a way to go before that top water action gets going. A couple more days and we should be in pretty good shape. Travis did manage to catch a couple on a white/nickel willow spinner bait. There were a few hits right on the surface as the Senko hit, but for the most part working the bait slow was key. Water levels are on the increase as the flow continues at the spillway area. I have no idea why they have it open. I would like to see the levels going the other way because lower levels would be more likely to encourage grass growth. We are looking forward to the upcoming month as it is one of our most productive of the year. If you are looking for some real good action with a good shot at top water, May and June are the months to consider. See you out there. SYNOPSIS OF MAY FISHING ON THE STICK MARSH May fishing on the Marsh has always been a producer. A good deal of the action comes from various top water baits. Last year saw a lot of rattle trap action, but no matter the bait, May pretty much guarantees lots of action and lots of big fish. My youngest son caught this gal on a chug bug in May of 2002.

Windy Conditions!!

Hi all, The wind has been rough this week!! Fishin has been slow but the weather is on the up turn towards the week end, and as we go into the New moon phase fishin will be great!!! Alot of fish was being caught before this front. Check out our recommened Guides reports!! Bassbusters.com and ImaginationBassin.com. They have been finding the fish and their customers have been catchin many fish!!! I recieved a partial order of my Chatterbaits!!! They are going fast!!! Stop Byor call to get yours Today!!! Here are a few reports from Randy @ bassbusters.com check his web site for the latest Pictures!!!Saturday, April 08, 2006 Dudley does it Again! Hello friends - My guest Dudley and Rick came for a full day of Garcia bassin. The winds had picked up so we opted for Garcia instead of the Stickmarsh. It was a good decision. Both anglers stayed busy reeling in bass most of the day. There were only two short periods where the bass never bit. Overall a great day. Just look at Dudley with his big bass of the day! // posted by Bass Buster Guy @ 2:39 PM Tuesday, April 04, 2006 Mike and Dan catching Bass! Hello Friends - Mike and his son Dan returned for another morning of bass catching! The action was fast and furious as bass after bass blew up on there baits. After several hours the bite slowed but not before they ran out of bait and caught the above pictured bass. The fishing is getting right in both reservoirs. Stickmarsh/farm13 is low on water but high on action right now. Garcia is in perfect condition with an excellent bite. Call and book a trip now..... // posted by Bass Buster Guy @ 6:09 PM Monday, April 03, 2006 Garcia Bassin Again! Hello friends - My guest fished a half a day in Garcia reservoir. They liked the result's so well they booked another day. The bite was good with many bass caught each hour. Dan is pictured with his largest of the day. Looks like we have finally turned the corner and the reservoir has come to life. Expect larger and more fish in the up coming weeks ....Now is the time to book a trip..... // posted by Bass Buster Guy @ 7:06 PM Saturday, April 01, 2006 Stickmarsh vs Garcia Reservoir... Stickmarsh trophy bass!Trophy Bass in Garcia!Hello friends - As you can see from the pictures both reservoirs hold Trophy bass! The truth is that the Stickmarsh compound holds more. Garcia is now consistently out producing the Stickmarsh on a day to day basis for catching bass due to the condition of the lake water in the Stickmarsh. The Stickmarsh still holds tons of bass but wind can really murk up the water this year leaving you with just a small area with clearer water to fish thus lowering your odds at getting on the bass. Garcia has perfect water conditions and the winds have little effect. Those Guides that have spent the time to learn to shiner fish it have been banging some very nice quality bass with some trophy bass mixed in. It is truly been a season of big bass in Garcia. Garcia is 70% covered with a variety of plant life. Hydrilla and Lilly pads dominate. Artificial fished in and very close to the cover produce plenty of bass year round. Now if you worm and spinnerbait or chug the open water or just the perimeter you just might think there is nothing there. Flippers love Garcia. They fish the thick stuff and get results. The stickmarsh has the back lot section which is usually 30% covered with vegetation. Not much elsewhere in or around the lake. Flipping is not the preferred way to fish in there. Garcia the bass like shiners, worms , flukes , rattle traps and craws. The Stickmarsh is known for senko's , traps and shiners. Overall there is no comparison as to which lake is more scenic. Garcia wins hands down. The stickmash and Garcia have one bathroom each for men and women. The difference is Garcia's is less then 7 minutes from anywhere on the lake and is excellent for women and kids. The stickmarsh bathroom can be much father away and with the lake fishing so small you may not want to give up your spot to go. The spillway is on the far south end of the lake and most women and children might not be willing to go on the bank. Both reservoirs are worth a try. Indian River County is still the place to be for Trophy bass fishing! Stop in at the Stickmarsh Bait and Tackle and see Tina for all the current updates and supplies. Remember there are two great places to fish. Stickmarsh/Farm13 and Garcia Reservoir! // posted by Bass Buster Guy @ 4:26 AM Friday, March 31, 2006 Candy Olsen has a Fantastic day! CandyCandy Again!Candy and FrancesHello friends - Both Candy and Frances caught some nice bass on there two half a day trips. Today Candy Olsen took the title The Best I've Ever seen . She out fished everyone aboard catching most of the bass. I had a great time fishing with both of you. Please come again and entertain me some more. On this morning Frances was fishing for a lunker bass. Three hours into her hunt the Magic happened as she hooked a very large bass just before we left. She will have to return again to catch that bass as the lunker won the battle but not before everyone got a look at her. What a bass! Next time Frances... All of the bass caught today were landed using live wild shiners in Garcia reservoir. // posted by Bass Buster Guy @ 2:20 PM Thursday, March 30, 2006 Frances just flat out catches some bass! Hello Friends - Meet Frances. She is by far the best fisher person I have ever seen. No kidding. She flat out kicked butt today. Yes, there were two other people on board today but Frances cleaned house. This 6lb bass was her largest but not the only one. She single handedly brought enough bass over the rails to make the day. Time after time she did everything right and hooked bass after bass. It was a four hour Frances show and we totally enjoyed every moment. Tomorrow everyone else aboard will have to catch up. Check back to see if Frances retains her elevated Title as best I've ever seen..... // posted by Bass Buster Guy @ 3:54 PM Wednesday, March 29, 2006 BAM! Bill catches a Trophy Bass in Garcia Reservoir! Hello friends - My guest had a blast catching Big bass in Garcia Reservoir. The three day trip included a 10 and 1/2 pound trophy bass with an 8 1/4 pounder, four bass just over 7 pounds, 3 bass at 6 lbs and numerous bass between 4 and 5 pounds. The overall numbers were low but the quality or size was excellent. All the anglers caught the largest bass of there lives and had a great time doing it. Thanks Frank, Bill , Dave , Dan , Gary and Ron for having me as your guide. Special thanks to Pro Guides Stan Daniels and Mike Gruber for helping out....To get in on the action in this reservoir call 772-539-0180....... // posted by Bass Buster Guy @ 4:46 PM Check At Scott and Georges reports please go to their web site to see the Pictures!! Or stop By!!!Submitted 4/5/06 by Scott & George Having the time to get out and fish is fantastic, but I would rather be putting "you" on these fish. Today I would categorize as a banner day, but rather than get lengthy in words, let me show you with pictures. She fell for a Lake Fork Tackle 10" worm in blue/black. She fell for a Lake Fork Tackle 10" worm in blue/black. She fell for a Lake Fork Tackle 10" worm in blue/black. Don't ask - He was wearing a mask when he caught this one. Did I mention: 10" Lake Fork worm in blue/black. It just proves that if Don can catch two worthy of a picture than anyone could. Two baits used today: Senko - 5" in watermelon colors, and Lake Fork Tackle's 10" worm. If you landed next to wood you pretty much were catching a bass. They weren't in the heavy stuff like yesterday but it didn't take long to find them. Oh, and by the way, the bigger fish were caught further out in the lake on the south end of the Farm, as you can see by the pictures. Did I mention that we only fished a 1/2 day? Just think what you could do in a full day out here with us. See you on the water. I almost forgot - 32 was the count from "Bump the Stump" fishing. Order Lake Fork Tackle products @ http://www.imaginationbassin.com/lakeforktackle.htm and save 10%. Simply follow the directions on the page. If you get here and don't have them they are available at Stick Marsh Bait & Tackle. Submitted 4/4/06 by Scott & George Hit a stump, get a bump: perhaps the fish could be like the one in the picture below. When you pick a spot, pick a spot that's hot, not a spot that's not. When you hire a guide don't be afraid to ask: do you know where the fish reside? We know because we put in the time to know. When we don't have clients were out there fishing! The bass just do not take a day off and they tend to move around a bit. Several days of nice weather have brought the Stick Marsh/Farm 13 back from catches that were up and down to those that the bass cooperate. Fifty eight cooperated today: that is fifty eight made it to the boat. In the heavy timber that we were fishing probably half as many found their way free by wrapping around stumps, diving into roots, or using branches to avoid meeting us face to face. We used a combination of plastic baits from Lake Fork Tackle and Gary Yamamoto Senkos. They hit any color as long as it was dark. The key was wood, and the closer you got the more likely the hit. I don't think that we made more than few casts that landed right next to a stump or stickup that didn't produce a hit. Obviously we were casting to visible wood, and the Farm has plenty of that in the south end. We also had a few hit a frog, and baits that were jerked just below the surface. The top water bite is coming!!! If we wanted to make a full day of it I am sure that this could have been a one hundred plus fish day. When we decided to call it there was still no slow down in the bite. April is always a very strong month and with water levels dropping we expect this year to produce some banner catches. Give us a call! We have some openings and would surely like to show this lake off. See you out there! Submitted 4/3/06 by Scott & George Tim DeClaire and Dave from Melbourne, Florida joined me on the 1st. The weatherman said it was going to be great with light winds and warm temperatures. We started in the back lot, but with the dropping water levels we didn't spend very much time there. There are still fish there, but after running into several tussocks I decided to head south. We moved to the central south areas of the lake and that's where we finished out the day. Senkos weightless were the mainstay of the day and produced many fish from 2.5 to 8 pounds. The fish were holding in and around wood and proved to be quite active and aggressive if you put it anywhere near them. Tim scored with this pretty lady by tossing his Senko a couple of inches from a stump and letting it sit. This 8 pound gal came from a stump and hit the Senko before it reached bottom. Wood and Senkos were the ticket for the day. Senko colors don't matter all that much as long as they are dark. Working the area thoroughly is extremely important. We never left a pretty small area to have the day we had, and it was a good one. Yesterday was a day of relaxation but today we were right back at it with a day of exploration. We are working on a special area which we hope to announce soon. What we found today was bass after bass, with over forty up to 6 pounds in less than 3 hours of fishing!!! Thank you Tina