Bass and bass fishermen both love grass. I talk about it all the time when I mention flippin' and punchin' down here in Florida. Around here, bass are in the grass, and that's all you need to know. With so many kinds of grass out there, it's hard to determine which grass is best. I have always done well around hydrilla (see picture), eelgrass, pepper grass and Kissimmee grass. We are really lucky here and have plenty of types to choose from. But not all grass is good for the lake. I was just reading on spokanebassfishing.com about Milfoil's Destructive Pattern and how this type of grass actually does more harm than good. I remember the Eurasian Milfoil when I lived up there and people were doing everything they could to control it and stop it's spread. It is easy to transport and grows like...a weed. It is not native to most areas and is bad news. Like Daniel says, "please check your trailers, boats, and gear. One little piece of milfoil
is all it takes to spread. Stop it’s reproduction and help keep our
lakes and rivers clean of this non-native plant species. If crucial
plants continue to disappear, our favorite fish will eventually be
impacted as well."July 30, 2010
Good Grass vs. Bad Grass
Bass and bass fishermen both love grass. I talk about it all the time when I mention flippin' and punchin' down here in Florida. Around here, bass are in the grass, and that's all you need to know. With so many kinds of grass out there, it's hard to determine which grass is best. I have always done well around hydrilla (see picture), eelgrass, pepper grass and Kissimmee grass. We are really lucky here and have plenty of types to choose from. But not all grass is good for the lake. I was just reading on spokanebassfishing.com about Milfoil's Destructive Pattern and how this type of grass actually does more harm than good. I remember the Eurasian Milfoil when I lived up there and people were doing everything they could to control it and stop it's spread. It is easy to transport and grows like...a weed. It is not native to most areas and is bad news. Like Daniel says, "please check your trailers, boats, and gear. One little piece of milfoil
is all it takes to spread. Stop it’s reproduction and help keep our
lakes and rivers clean of this non-native plant species. If crucial
plants continue to disappear, our favorite fish will eventually be
impacted as well."
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Hydrilla is what we deal with locally, although fishing pads and islands of hyacinths are two more options. Can't say hydrilla follows grass fishing in the traditional sense because the stuff doesn't form a high mat with a comfy open environment underneath. Most of it grows shallow and thick, although careful inspection can reveal elaborate channels and openings worth of some angling attention. That being said, I don't flip much at all. My bank fishing spot is currently separated from the rest of the world by this stuff. Much like milfoil, hydrilla can take over a lake. There are parts most of us cannot get to this time of year because of its overgrowth. It'll really foul up a motor quick. Next to impossible to navigate without cleaning off your prop every 5-10 feet. We're also having trouble with giant salvinia on many area lakes, but I wouldn't throw salvinia into the grass discussion. I definitely advocate trailer inspection and proper cleaning so as to not spread stuff around from lake to lake.
Eurasian Milfoil maybe a nuisance/harmful to some lakes from a human perspective, but generally it is good habitat for fish.
I think what is really the most harmful is what the lake associations/shore owners do to try and control the stuff.
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