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Intimidator, I don’t think you’re overthinking. Here’s some new clues in another article I found. BradOriginally Posted by INTIMIDATOR
It also looks like you would have to drill some holes in the pvc to allow air to escape the pipes in the water, since they are all closed off, or you would need extra weight...am I just over thinking this? But, I do want to get it right the first time!lol
http://cjonline.com/sports/2015-02-07/marc-murrell-if-you-build-it-fish-will-come
The new structures, known as “Georgia Cubes,” arecube-shaped and 3 feet tall, 4 feet wide and 4 feet deep. More than 50 feet ofcorrugated pipe will be stacked and woven into the PVC frame, allowing thestructure to attract and hold fish while keeping a fairly open design.
“We wanted to do something that wouldn’t be obtrusive to people using theirnice bass boats, so instead of using cinder blocks, we poured about 16 poundsof gravel in the PVC frame on the bottom to anchor the cube,” Sowards said ofthe anchoring system. “We’ll see how it does in extreme conditions but itshould hold them down.”
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The gravel should work easily. And as far as playing "Let`s Make A Deal" with the guy at the dump, look at it this way: in the end (unless it`s recycled 1st) where does just about EVERYTHING eventually end up ? Guarantee you, he`ll probably have it...
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"Yes, concrete blocks on the bottom corners is one technique. We are also experimenting with filling the bottom PVC frame with gravel or sand or cement in an attempt to eliminate the concrete blocks. We were hoping that anglers would be willing to assist in the placement of these structures and few anglers may be willing to take the abrasive concrete blocks out in their boat due to possible damage to boat interiors and finishes. Weighting the frame would decrease chances of scarring up an angler's pride and joy!"
--Craig Johnson
http://www.crappie.com/crappie/ask-the-biologist/
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That's pretty cool and could see that workin a lot of kinds of fish
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Zebra mussel condos?????????could be.
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Set several out and then play "put the "C" tree with a block dead inside from 18 above it"....
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Just wondering how these are working out are they holding up good and are they holding fish. Has anyone caught fish on these yet and are they staying put or moving around from water currents. Would like to hear some feedback on how these are doing.
Be safe and good luck fishing
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Admittedly only 5 were "splashed" and YES if a pallet triangle ungracefully hangs momentarily on 1 pontoon end and then falls into the water weighted with 4 cement blocks with a small "C" tree wedged into it secured with steel cable at 3AM it makes a HECK of a splash ! Allow me to STRONGLY `suggest` having a rugged pontoon boat with an open bow and at least 2 persons to handle it wearing life preservers. these were the biggest thing that helped sink in CJ. Personally would NOT attempt this with a bass boat or smaller water craft ! They were all dropped into 20 to 25 fow into relatively steep limestone outcroppings along 2 former seasonal stream beds; they are actually harder to "see" with traditional sonar unless par chance you would get fairly close. Iced fished 2 last year. Both produced a few larger crappie and perch and the deeper 1 gave up 1 14" bass. Will try them again this winter hopefully...
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