In this episode, I sit down with fisheries biologist Garrett Stamport from Prestine Pond Management, a graduate of Texas A&M University, to tackle one of the most controversial topics in the bass fishing community—aquatic vegetation spraying.

Do bass really need grass to survive? Does killing vegetation affect their behavior, the bite, and overall fish health? And does spraying actually kill bass—or is the truth more complicated? Garrett brings the science, the experience, and the facts to clear the water on this heated debate.

If you’ve ever wondered how lake management practices impact your fishing, this is the conversation you don’t want to miss

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If you decide to write your federal or state senator, here is the reference number for Rick’s complaint: No. 05AEDFD83E.

In this episode, I sit down with Rick Byrnes to uncover the truth behind the Asian Carp crisis—and the disturbing role the federal government may be playing in making the problem worse. Rick has spent years researching invasive species and has filed official complaints against the USGS and USFWS, citing negligence, misconduct, and a lack of real solutions.

If you care about fishing, conservation, or just want to hear the story the mainstream won’t cover—you need to hear this.

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