Floating eel grass ??

Tried to troll a small Lake yesterday, but with all the floating eel grass, made it impossible. Being a Floridian for only 3+ years, this was my first experience with this.

What is the cause for the die off? Is this a common occurrence for this time of year?

Thanks for your help.

Regards,
Marv

Wind?

Got any duck hunters or mud motor boats around? Sometimes they get close to the bank & chew up the grass & then it ends up floating everywhere

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Originally Posted by Speckanator

Wind?

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Could be Mike, I was hoping someone maybe experienced the same thing one time or another?

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Originally Posted by specktacklure

Got any duck hunters or mud motor boats around? Sometimes they get close to the bank & chew up the grass & then it ends up floating everywhere

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I didn't see any, but that doesn't mean they weren't there the day before, thanks.

I always wondered if some feeding fish didn't knock some loose while feeding in the roots. Funny that when I'm having to watch for weeds fouling my baits that I'm catching more fish.

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Originally Posted by skeetbum

I always wondered if some feeding fish didn't knock some loose while feeding in the roots. Funny that when I'm having to watch for weeds fouling my baits that I'm catching more fish.

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We gave it a good try, but when 3 out of my 4 rods were haulin weeds, it was time to leave.

at least it gave you something to do.

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Originally Posted by Slimjim1

at least it gave you something to do.

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Yes, but I'd rather be taking fish off the line! :Rofl :biggrin

Happens on Seminole every fall/winter with some cool weather and heavy winds to get the current flowing. Know I'm much farther North, so could be different for you guys on the other end of the state...