George Welcome Posted February 2, 2010 Posted February 2, 2010 Just about every trip is preceded with the question: What's the best time of the year to come to the Marsh/Farm for a chance at a big one. My answer is always: That's a tough question to answer because I have a difficult time excluding any month. The pictures below demonstrate why February can be that month. As the fish move from their summer pattern into a pre-spawn condition the fishing results can be spectacular. Not only are the catches plentiful, but the big gals are out to play. The boats ready, I am ready! Are you ready? Summer grounds on this lake are the old irrigation ditches that criss-cross the Farm side of the lake. The spawning grounds are to be found on the southern end of Farm 13 in the heavy areas of wood. Navigation down there can be a bit trying so be careful. See you out there. Say hi if you get the chance. Quote
-HAWK- Posted February 2, 2010 Posted February 2, 2010 God I cant take it anymore. I am booking a trip asap. You should be hearing from me soon. Quote
Wild Bill [NY] Posted February 2, 2010 Posted February 2, 2010 George, A few questions : 1].. Have you ever had a client have a heart attack when he saw the size of his fish ? 2].. Do you keep nitroglycerin tablets onboard your boat for such an occaision ? Dang, those are some hawgs !! Quote
JohnnyBigger Posted February 2, 2010 Posted February 2, 2010 Maybe im just an idiot but im having a hard time finding a boat ramp for stick marsh/farm 13, can you help me with a good either address or directions so I can take my boat for a road trip Quote
George Welcome Posted February 2, 2010 Author Posted February 2, 2010 Without being too specific here you go: Start: Depart Land O Lakes, Pasco, Florida, United States on US-41 [sR-45] (North) 0.2 1: Turn LEFT (West) onto Hale Rd, then immediately turn LEFT (South) onto US-41 [sR-45] 2.5 2: Turn LEFT (East) onto SR-54 4.4 Map Image 3: Road name changes to SR-56 0.7 4: Take Ramp (RIGHT) onto I-75 towards I-75 / Tampa 14.1 Map Image 5: At exit 261, turn RIGHT onto Ramp towards I-4 / Orlando / Tampa 0.4 6: Take Ramp (LEFT) onto I-4 towards I-4 / Orlando 18.0 Map Image 7: At exit 27, turn RIGHT onto Ramp towards SR-570-Toll / Polk Pkwy / Lakeland / Winter Haven 0.5 8: *Toll road* Merge onto SR-570 Toll [Polk Pkwy] 9.4 Map Image 9: At exit 10, turn RIGHT onto Ramp towards US-98 / Lakeland / Bartow 0.5 10: Turn RIGHT (South) onto US-98 [sR-35] 8.0 Map Image 11: Keep RIGHT onto SR-60 78.7 Map Image 12: Turn LEFT (North) onto CR-512 [Armory Dr] 6.9 13: Turn RIGHT (East) onto CR-512 2.9 Map Image 14: Turn LEFT (North) onto N Oleander St 0.5 15: Turn LEFT (West) onto CR-507 [south Carolina Ave] < 0.1 Map Image 16: Turn RIGHT (North) onto CR-507 [138th Ave] 3.4 Map Image 17: Road name changes to Babcock St 0.1 End: Arrive TM Goodwin Rd, Fellsmere, FL 32948 Dirt road just before crossing C54 canal! Quote
Super User fishinfiend Posted February 2, 2010 Super User Posted February 2, 2010 Holy !!! Great fish, George. Quote
Krzkev Posted February 3, 2010 Posted February 3, 2010 Unbelievable fish, very nice job puttin guys with Zebco spin-casters (Pic. 6) on fish like that. Much respect. Quote
JohnnyBigger Posted February 3, 2010 Posted February 3, 2010 Thanks george maybe this summer I can set up a trip with you Quote
Brute Posted February 3, 2010 Posted February 3, 2010 Hey George, save some for me. My wife got me a trip there for Christmas with you in March. I can't wait. Brute Quote
Super User CWB Posted February 3, 2010 Super User Posted February 3, 2010 Keep rubbing it in George. Still 2 months of ice to go up here. :-[ Quote
Super User Catt Posted February 6, 2010 Super User Posted February 6, 2010 Pre-spawn to me is hands down the best time of the year Quote
IwillChooseFreeWill Posted February 6, 2010 Posted February 6, 2010 looks like everyone had fun there!! Only complaint I have is a few of those guys need to learn to 2-hand the big fish or break its jaw... Quote
George Welcome Posted February 7, 2010 Author Posted February 7, 2010 looks like everyone had fun there!! Only complaint I have is a few of those guys need to learn to 2-hand the big fish or break its jaw... Lipping the fish does not break its jaw. Trying to hold the fish horizontal with one hand: maybe. Quote
DINK WHISPERER Posted February 9, 2010 Posted February 9, 2010 Me and a friend just booked a full day with George in March and i just can't wait! Great pics Quote
looking4structure Posted February 17, 2010 Posted February 17, 2010 WOW you guys really SLAY them at Stick Marsh/Farm 13.Great pics. Quote
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