Vegetation
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53,000 Acres of Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Mapped in Maryland
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources reported yesterday that underwater grass abundance – a key indicator of water quality– in the state's portion of the Chesapeake Bay increased 29 percent between 2014 and 2015, reaching a new record of 53,277 acres. This puts Maryland at nearly 94 percent of its 2017 restoration goal of 57,000 acres.
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Spring is Time to Control Invasive Plants
Gardeners and landscapers are already taking advantage of the mild weather to prepare their land for the upcoming planting season. But spring is also a great time to take control of invasive plants that may be creeping onto your property.
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Finding Bass in Dying Vegetation #FBF
The biggest struggle in winter is not how to catch bass but finding where they are. This time of year, the greenery of highly populated vegetation has died off or gone dormant. When vegetation dies, it depletes oxygen levels and fish generally leave this area for more suitable living conditions. #FBF
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Targeting Emergent Grass or Matted Vegetation in the Winter
Contrary to popular belief, flippin’ isn’t just a technique to start using once bass are done spawning.In fact, it can be one of the most effective ways to put fish in the boat during the winter and pre-spawn stage while producing some of the biggest bass of the year.