Submitted 1/19/07: George Welcome of Imagination Bassin,, Check out this pictures and more on imaginationbassion.com or www.myspace.com/stickmarshbaittackle Terry Wilson's crew from Alpharetta, Georgia joined us for a day on Ansin/Garcia with Steve P. helping out with the second boat on the 14th. With it being another windy day the crew went for the Garcia option over getting blown around on the Marsh. Although it was not the most productive day as the crew managed between 20 and 30 bass. Bait of choice was a swimming worm and spinner bait. Ray Smith from Topeka, Kansas joined me for a day on Farm 13 on the 16th. The wind finally laid down but the water from the last several days was a bit clouded and the bass weren't all that willing to play. We picked at them throughout the day in the southern end of the Farm. John Robbins and Ralph Knox of Gaffney, SC joined me on Ansin/Garcia on the 17th, and Farm 13 on the 18th. The wind blew strong out of the ENE on the 17th but the windsock kept the drift slow and swimming worms, spinner baits, and frogs kept things lively. Most drifts produced throughout the day so the numbers were quite good. This gal fell for the frog being swum across the surface at a good clip. Ralph had the big fish for the 17th. On the 18th we headed to the Marsh - the wind was down and the day promised to be fairly decent. Early morning fog greeted us at the ramp and as is the case on most foggy mornings the bite was off. We worked our way from the southwest area of the Farm to Pin Ball Alley. We had a short burst of a bite during the late morning but the previous days of wind again had made the water muddy. John today led with big fish for the day. Overall the fishing was slow. The bass have headed towards the bedding areas several time in preparation of spawn but wind and weather has pushed them out. Each time we get on the Marsh it's a hunting game all over. See you out there. Submitted 1/12/07: George 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 was 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.