We always tried to hit our cattails as soon as they started to green up, spraying both sides of the trail out to open water (about 100 yards) and it would keep the path open all summer.

.10 surface acre pond, 10.5 foot deep. SW LA. The epitome of a mutt pond. BG, LMB, GSF, RES, BH, Warmouth, Longear Sunfish, Gambusia,Mud Minnows, Crappie, and now shiners!!...I subscribe!!