Bamboo

I'm getting the urge to build some bamboo condos, but don't know where to find any. Anyone know where a guy can find some bamboo in KC area/or there abouts?

I too have tried to find some bamboo since I fished with Jerry Blake on Lake Greeson in SW Arkansas last spring. He raves about it and by the crappie we caught down there, it would make a believer out of you. It sort of goes wild down there and most people want it cut.

I have finally found 2 little clumps of it here around LOZ, but neither place wants any of it cut.

I did find a source for it and they have kinds that will handle the winter temps around here - Lewis Bamboo - www.lewisbamboo.com but I wonder how long it would take to get enough growing to be able to harvest much for crappie condos??

This probably isn't too much help, but that is what little I know about it.

Happy New Year and go Tigers!

Mark

On the AR. site there is a thread on bamboo poles dated 12/21/07 and he said you could have all the bamboo you wanted. hope this helps

I've got a patch thats fairly close to you Mark if you want to try some,they haven't worked very well for me but it might be different in your area.