An aquatic plant removal rake including a head, having one or more co-planar set of tines integrally formed thereupon, a plurality of implement lugs integrally formed thereupon, and a handle aperture adapted to receive a handle therethrough; a handle having a handle cord end that includes an eyelet adapted to receive a cord therethrough, and a handle head end that includes a handle locating protrusion and that is adapted to be received by the head; a retrieving handle including a retrieving handle cord aperture integrally formed thereupon and adapted to receive a cord, and a grip adapted to be gripped by a user or users; and a cord adapted to place each of the handle and the retrieving handle in mechanical communication with one another, whereby forces transmitted to the retrieving handle are transferred to each of the handle and the head. A method of use is also provided.