Thread: * * pvc question * *

Originally Posted by rmack

I have experienced the "stealth" mode of pvc structures and have been wondering if putting straightened wire coat hangers in the pipes would help them show up better on the graph. Any thoughts?

Ya man!!

Originally Posted by Lowellhturner

I have and will continue to say and believe that natural cover AND PVC just slightly deeper together is HANDS DOWN the very best of both...the results have proven this repeatedly.

Listen to this guy, he's sunk more than all of us combined!!

The main reason for my post was to see if other were having the same problems I am. with that being said, it looks like the answer if YES. I like the fact that PVC is hard to find, and others can't find them, I like it. The thing is being able to locate them. I believe I am going to tie a couple of 2-liter bottles onto the next couple I sink. I believe the bottles will show up, but with them floating off the bottom, will give the appearance of a small pod of bait fish. Think I give this a try and see if that helps with my problem.


keith

I am planning on building some PVC bushes using some discarded 3/4" pipe in flower pots filled with concrete and wanted to do something to be able to see them on depthfinder. I have some aluminum flashing metal leftover and was thinking about somehow attached some of that. Would that help them show up?

I have been using plastic trees since 1987 and I can see every one I have ever put out. I use a Matrix 27 now but I have always been able to see them. As far as plastic compared to natural brush, on some days one works better and other days, the other. I have found that when the water is clearer, the plastic works better. I have also found that the plastic produces bigger fish. I will also give everyone another pointer when putting out plastic trees. Use old water hoses and cut them in about 4 to 6 foot lengths. Drill holes through your buckets and pvc and run them through. They act like limbs on the tree. Also, put them close to the bottom. I notice in most of the designs I see on here that most of the limbs branch 4 feet off the bottom and up. I like mine to have most of the branches from the bottom up to 3 feet. At my lake most of the crappie are caught within 3 feet of the bottom. This information comes from over 25 years of guiding for crappie.

I've got some beds I will post a photo of tomorrow and I would like some of everyones judgements on them if they will work or not. I plan to release some natural next to them as well.