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.

God I cant take it anymore. I am booking a trip asap. You should be hearing from me soon.

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 !!

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

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

     

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3: Road name changes to SR-56      0.7

4: Take Ramp (RIGHT) onto I-75 towards I-75 / Tampa      14.1

     

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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

     

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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

     

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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

     

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11: Keep RIGHT onto SR-60      78.7

     

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12: Turn LEFT (North) onto CR-512 [Armory Dr]      6.9

13: Turn RIGHT (East) onto CR-512      2.9

     

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14: Turn LEFT (North) onto N Oleander St      0.5

15: Turn LEFT (West) onto CR-507 [south Carolina Ave]      < 0.1

     

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16: Turn RIGHT (North) onto CR-507 [138th Ave]      3.4

     

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17: Road name changes to Babcock St      0.1

End: Arrive TM Goodwin Rd, Fellsmere, FL 32948

Dirt road just before crossing C54 canal!

Holy  !!!   Great fish, George.

Unbelievable fish, very nice job puttin guys with Zebco spin-casters (Pic. 6) on fish like that.  Much respect.

Thanks george maybe this summer I can set up a trip with you

Hey George, save some for me.

My wife got me a trip there  for Christmas with you in March.

I can't wait.

Brute

Keep rubbing it in George. Still 2 months of ice to go up here. :-[

Great Pigs there!

WOW 

Pre-spawn to me is hands down the best time of the year

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...

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.

Me and a friend just booked a full day with George in March and i just can't wait! Great pics

man i wanna go there sooo bad...

WOW you guys really SLAY them at Stick Marsh/Farm 13.Great pics.