This wasn't matted grass, it was like the clippings from a bush hogged field, floating all over the lake.

Shane, it is a pain to fish but it makes for some big fish, of all species. I remember back in the late 80's TVA had killed all of the grass at least on the south end of the lake, and by the early 90's the quality of fish was way off. I caught an 8-4 bass on 7/10 in 92 or 93 and that was a monster then. That fish wouldn't draw much attention now.

I've seen that boat that chops the weeds before and I wondered if that might be the cause. I don't know if it could cause that much stuff though.

Y'all bow fishermen, lay off the grass carp!

If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14