Originally Posted by
Lowellhturner
Another couple of questions: #1: the "Friends" will soon be back at it again and the subject of introducing rock rubble piles has come up repeatedly; I suggested simply await safe ice after deciding on a spot, mark and rope off a hole and use a chain saw to open the ice. Then simply wheel barrow the material to said hole and "Splash!" To expand said pile await the 1st hole to refreeze, break the chain saw back out and repeat as necessary. 3 basic differences of opinions as to how big they should be, how tall vs area and whether littering them with 3 and 10 hole red bricks would further "enhance" the ensueing crayfish populations. My guess was 10` round, 2` tall and HECK YES! Placed on a flat gravel/ sand area creating these transition zones alone would be a fish magnet, plus the crayfish habitat? #2: Several persons want to create cat spawning areas. I suggested 12" cement or steel culvert pipe 3`- 4` long. They laughed, saying a cat wouldn`t use it. #3: There is quite a bit of talk about attempting to introduce SOME kind of aquatic plants to several shallow bays and inlets bordered by DEEP water. Keep in mind the reservoir gets drawn down 3-5` every winter. Can you think of any plants that are freeze resistant yet not very prolific that might work. I REALIZE that many plants ARE extremely "prolific" and can quickly become a problem. Your expert opinions, sir and again, Thank You !