You know what might be kinda cool given your situation is a fly rod. I don't fly fish but in a pond situation with generally smaller fish what a great opportunity to learn. Practice dropping a little popper into all the openings in the weeds........give it a pop or two, pause and then lift it off the surface into the next pocket. Sounds rather relaxing and engaging to me  :)

BTW.......the snagproof worm is quite different than any other worm I have used. Bulkier and prone to swim and sink in different directions. Air throughout with a weighted head makes it do some unique gyrations which the fish like, at least in the slop. It tends to make itself known a bit more than a regular worm which quietly slices its way through the lettuce. The snagproof worm tends to bump into lots of things because it seldom swims straight. Then you give it a little "pop" off the vegitation and the wake up call is sounded. Casts well and stays near the surface if you desire. Admittedly I have stock in the company but you should still get one, or 3.........(I'm kidding) 8-)

FWIW.......if you get one note the hook eye is thick........use some fat line. MT's rule......thin line ties poorly to fat eyelets.......things of similar diameter tie best.