Crappie appear to be exceptionally active and easy to find. As it was last year, the open water areas of Farm 13 seem to hold them most anywhere. But, with no grass to key to, they are moving around following the baitfish. So, drifting until you hit some of them is required. Any area with shoreline grass seems to also have a lot of them. This is NOT hydrilla/milfoil/coontail, but just the usual standing grass and vines. The fish are in positions 2-6 feet off the grass. The north end of the Stick Marsh, north of the boat launch, is exceptionally well populated, as in the spillway basin shorelines at the southeast end of the Farm 13 section. For those along these shoreline grasses, a 16th oz. jig works better than minnows because it can be fished rapidly and covers the water quickly. I found the PERFECT Jig in cinnamon, w/chartreuse tail to be best choice. Large bluegills and shellcrackers are also very 'catchable'. The school usually give up about 10-12 fish each before the size starts to diminish. The best locations for the schools have been in 2-4 feet of water, just off the rocks along the east wall of Farm 13. That same jig, in cinnamon, w/chartreuse tail has been our best lure. But, I am sure they will hit crickets and red worms well. Jim Porter

Bass fishing In Garcia!!! Wild Shiners is the trick!!! Two fish over 8 lbs caught yesterday!!! Most fishing in the north canal, avg fish per person twenty!!! Speck fishing still in Farm 13 George Lemay caught 20 on Sunday two huge over 3 lbs!!!! the backs were about 2 1/2 inches thick!!!! Way to go George!!! Keep checking back!! Also a regular Customer went to South Carolina over the weekend his son caught a Catfish over 60LBs , IT WAS HUGE!!!! Press Journal should have an article soon and i should have some pics soon!!! Thanks Tina

Happy Thanksgiving!!!! It Has been A Busy day here!!! Fishing has been excellent for speck aka crappie out in farm 13 with Minnows and chartreuse jigs!!! Bass fishing has been best still In Garcia 3 trips 64 fish on Monday the wind has been up so Garcia is your Best Bet!!!! Using Wild shiners and top water baits!!! Give Us a call or stop by for the lastest news Thanks Tina read on for a great Joke From Jim Porter!!!Fishing Trip Saturday morning I got up early , put on my long johns , dressed quietly , made my lunch , grabbed the dog , slipped quietly into the garage to hook the boat up to the truck ,and proceeded to back out into a torrential downpour . There was snow mixed with the rain , and the wind was blowing 50 mph ! I pulled back into the garage , turned on the radio , and discovered that the weather would be bad throughout the day . I went back into the house , quietly undressed , and slipped back into bed here I cuddled up to my wife's back , now with a different anticipation , and whispered , " The weather out there is terrible ! ! " She sleepily replied , " Can you believe my stupid husband is out fishing in that shit. "

Fishin for Speck

Crappie appear to be exceptionally active and easy to find. As it was last year, the open water areas of Farm 13 seem to hold them most anywhere. But, with no grass to key to, they are moving around following the baitfish. So, drifting until you hit some of them is required. Any area with shoreline grass seems to also have a lot of them. This is NOT hydrilla/milfoil/coontail, but just the usual standing grass and vines. The fish are in positions 2-6 feet off the grass. The north end of the Stick Marsh, north of the boat launch, is exceptionally well populated, as in the spillway basin shorelines at the southeast end of the Farm 13 section. For those along these shoreline grasses, a 16th oz. jig works better than minnows because it can be fished rapidly and covers the water quickly. I found the PERFECT Jig in cinnamon, w/chartreuse tail to be best choice. Large bluegills and shellcrackers are also very 'catchable'. The school usually give up about 10-12 fish each before the size starts to diminish. The best locations for the schools have been in 2-4 feet of water, just off the rocks along the east wall of Farm 13. That same jig, in cinnamon, w/chartreuse tail has been our best lure. But, I am sure they will hit crickets and red worms well. Jim Porter