Hi John,

You have had a rough couple of trips. We need to get you on some fish. Take a look at some of the reports at Black Hat, Jer Mar, Triple J or 9G this past month. Fishing has been good at some of the Dallas area lakes.

Ideally we like vegetation in our lakes at about 10-15%. More than 50% and bass have a hard time feeding efficiently. Vegetation holds invertebrates, crustaceans, insects, worms and all kinds of stuff for bluegill to feed on. Moreover, vegetation is great for keeping bluegill fry safer than open areas. I know most of you don't really like vegetation as it makes fishing frustrating. I don't really like it either. However, SOME vegetation is a good thing.

I'm the exception to the rule. I love the vegetation, must have something to do with being a master gardener.  I haven't been to Six O this summer but will hit it come fall.  Before BD (before draught) we would fertilize Six O and maybe that helped to keep the weed growth down by reducing light. I like to throw to the weed edge or pockets and holes in the weeds.  On the west side of Breezy Hill you could just dunk your senko into the holes and just let it slowly drop with a little jiggle.  Plus my fishing partner loves weeds, pads and top water. So everyone must be happy as we continue to fish together.  Sometimes I have to motivate him to bring a pole with a plastic on it other than a horny toad or spro frog.  Weeds gives the water character, put on those polarized glasses and watch the world below you.

Drought not draught.  Sorry must have been thinking about beer.  Brain salad or something.