Thread: Bamboo Crappie Condos

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Hi Jerry,

Thanks for the link....I plan on dropping some of these in the lakes I fish in my area..

Jeremy
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A few weeks ago while we were cutting bamboo near some power lines a guy with the power company stopped by to warn us to be careful because bamboo is conductive and if it came in contact with one of the overhead lines while we were handling it that it would electrocute us. I new better than to let it touch the power lines but didn't know it was THAT conductive.

Originally Posted by Jerry Blake

A few weeks ago while we were cutting bamboo near some power lines a guy with the power company stopped by to warn us to be careful because bamboo is conductive and if it came in contact with one of the overhead lines while we were handling it that it would electrocute us. I new better than to let it touch the power lines but didn't know it was THAT conductive.

Don't know about bamboo , but last summer got a charge. I was up in a catalpa tree shak'n out worms. A limb hit a powerline! To say the least it opened my eyes !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We are cutting lots of cane building condos like crazy ! Thanks for telling everyone about this ! I was lucky to only get a small jolt ! All the crappie in the world ain't worth die'n for !:rolleyes:

Someone may have already asked this, but I can't find the answer.. So, how long should I wait to fish a bamboo condo. I dropped one today.

Hi,

I would try it as soon as you go back....I remember Jerry or Darryl saying that caught fish on condos that dropped within a week or so..I think?..I think if you dropped the bamboo in a good location...Crappie probably will be on it...Just depends on what depths the crappie are relating to..Your best bet is to drop the condos in different depths...So, you will be able to fish different depths all year around..


Jeremy
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Originally Posted by jcd

Hi,

I would try it as soon as you go back....I remember Jerry or Darryl saying that caught fish on condos that dropped within a week or so..I think?..I think if you dropped the bamboo in a good location...Crappie probably will be on it...Just depends on what depths the crappie are relating to..Your best bet is to drop the condos in different depths...So, you will be able to fish different depths all year around..


Jeremy
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This is right on the money. You can catch Crappie right off of your condo 3 days after you drop them if they are in the right depth. I know the algae will take a while to build but it doesn't matter if they can relate to the structure right off the bat. Go fish 'em man!!!

How long does the bamboo last under the water.

As long as it stays under water it will last a long time. We have condos that have been in the water well over 5-years now and they still hold fish. After about 4-years we occasionally pull a small decaying branch up when we get hung up but it seems to stay flexible and in good shape for several years in Lake Greeson. Your mileage may very.

Thanks for the info..