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hueyjazz
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# Posted: 14 Mar 2016 11:43am - Edited by: hueyjazz
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Tis the season where I start thinking about cutting the weeds out off my 1/2 acre pond to a manageable level. For years I've been using Weed Razor which is a "V" rake of razor edges on the outer V. These you toss into the water and pull back. It does a very decent job of cutting weeds at their base. What it doesn't do well is pulling back the weeds you just cut.
Nor have I seen anything commercially available for doing such. So fulfilling this need I've invented something from a landscape rack and a pool floatie. If you need a little more weight to get better tosses out into the pond add some black iron pipe. Works great
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LoonWhisperer
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# Posted: 15 Mar 2016 08:55pm - Edited by: LoonWhisperer
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Nicely done HJ! There is a commercial version (Lake Rake) but you saved yourself nearly $100!
I have been eyeing the weed razor myself (and the rake) but always stop short of pulling the trigger. We have a huge pond with lots of cat tails and it's really getting to me. Would you recommend this based on your experience?
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hueyjazz
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# Posted: 15 Mar 2016 09:15pm
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Loon
Three things
1. Select the areas you want weeds gone as you never been able to keep up on a entire pond. Besides the fish like some decor
2. Use your body rather than your arms. I tie around waist and walk the rakes out. Keep razors sharp. My unit came with sharpener
3. Get weeds when they are young. Does the job on cat tails so I think you will be happy but it is a workout
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LoonWhisperer
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# Posted: 16 Mar 2016 08:44am
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Good intel. Thanks 
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