Tried last night, but the weeds were so heavy it was a constant battle. No hits, no runs and plenty of bait went back in the river (sunnies caught just before dark).
Anyone got a game plan when we hit high flow and late summer weeds?
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Anyone got a game plan when we hit high flow and late summer weeds?
Yep, wait for the channel cats to start hitting during the hard water season on Petewell Lake 
Tim
I have never seen the grass this bad. I think it is solid grass from Saint Paul to Saint Louis. The last two days the river has dropped over a foot here and is starting to clear up. My last trip out was Aug the 16th and if you let your bait set for ten min. it was solid grass. I still think we are going to have some good fishing yet this fall.
Dave
I hear that Dave. The water up here is starting to clear, but still plenty of nutrients in the water. More man coffee than woman’s coffee these days. 
I was in a very large eddy when I tried and the grass was everywhere. I might try over the weekend if I can find some slower moving water. There is one spot that I have wanted to try and it may just be the ticket while this grass continues to flow. Hope in one hand and ____ in the other? 
I fished Miss. pool 14 Thursday p.m. Water was high, fast, and the weeds were unbelieveable. I was very lucky to catch a 14 pound flathead under those conditions. He hit about 4 pm. on a cut bluegill center section. The scent probably lured him out. I had to clean my prop before heading back. The big river has to calm down before I go back.
Anybody above 5a seeing the weeds getting better?
It seemed better (less weeds) yesterday than a week ago. Still weeds but not quite as bad.
I have a break Thursday, so if I don’t make it out tomorrow night, I will try this weekend. Now that the moon is also getting dimmer, I suppose the weeds and the fishing should be good. I’ll be sure to let you know. 
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