I like to slowly swim a big 11" V&M Hog Wild worm through the sporadic grass that's usually found in front of the heavy mats. I use a 1/8 oz. screw in weight and 12 lb. test Izorline fluorocarbon. I retrieve the worm very slowly with my rod tip down, when the worm hangs in the grass, just keep the same slow tension by turning my reel handle and it will pop free. I don't like to jerk the worm out of the grass. The strike usually occurs when in gently pulls free from the grass. Since my rod tip is down, I sweep the rod to set the hook.