Thread: Bamboo Crappie Condos

Originally Posted by TrackerTom

I cut bamboo at 10' lengths. Anchor seven or eight in a concrete block held together by ready mix concrete. Zip tie swimming noodles (cut into two foot lengths) in the top, usually four or five, to hold it upright. Don't lose many jigs at all 'cause the branches are smooth and difficult to penetrate with a hook. They branch up at a sharper angle than a cedar. And they take a long time to break down.

You don’t need the swimming noodles the bamboo will stand up straight on their own.


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I need to find some bamboo

Put out 6 bamboo condos and the shad jumped on it like gravy on rice in a couple of hours. If you build it they will come!!!!

I know of a couple of spots bamboo can be cut and hauled off. Can ask about other locations. Best to cut during the winter. Bring a truck and trailer to haul off all you'll need. Plan a day touring the area and a day cutting.