all the above will work bamboo is #1. pvc takes more time to build aga . you might paint it and it might attract fish quicker . most like bamboo . do a search on it . there is a thread just below this one that showes a pick .you can do a search and git a lot of info on condoes frome this site . go to the ga. forum and read some ot the threads . especialey on falconsmitty