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We figured that out after the first batch. Cinderblocks turned on their sides with just a little concrete are the most economical you can do. Only takes about 5-10 mins to make each one as well.

That bamboo will act like a parachute on the way down, logic would say that a shorter and fatter base would work best but I've used 5 gallon buckets and even thicker cardboard boxes and they all sat...

Got with the cedar, it will last longer. Boo is a good alternative and to date, some of my boo/xmas tree piles are going on 5 years and are doing fine, but these are on private lakes. The boo is...

So one thing to think about, stuff weighs way less when in the water. Since stability will be an issue in a canoe, and definitely when trying to throw something overboard. You may consider tying...

Can you elaborate on how you made this?

I didn't use buckets, but I used pretty stiff cardboard boxes and I'm here to tell you those things sink perfectly upright. Fricken bamboo acts like a sail on the way down. I wouldn't worry about...

If you want to get rid of the carp shock em and remove them.

Grass carp will eat it, you won't have any left when they are done though.

Thats awesome right there.

Yea it was a bad idea to camp out under the chair I was about to sit in. Snakes are typically ok if they aren't up near the house, this one was too close for comfort.

No crappie this weekend but plenty of gills, warmouth and some bass off the xmas trees and a few other spots.
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I get hung on them every now and then, pull one or two up every trip. Figured they would be toast but they are just covered in moss. I lost track of this particular pile due to me not marking it...

That's what I meant, should have said brush instead. Although the bamboo I sunk over three years ago still has leaves on it surprisingly.

Looks good, I'd suggest more greenery in the middle.

Yes sir, they tasted great too :)

Hit the jackpot on an old bamboo pile today. Hadn't caught a fish on it since I put it in, them this. All in about 20 mins





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So those are sitting on the ice right now? Thats awesome, so much easier to put in place than using a boat. I'm loving it.

I was lazy on the last round of trees and didn't thin out the branches. While I can't say 100% it makes a difference, I'm sure it does. The trees we cut out branches from hold a lot of fish. Takes...

Not 200, I wish :) Our lakes are about 10 surface acres each with a maximum depth of around 20-30 feet depending on the lake. As for forage we have bluegill, longear, warmouth, and a host of shad...

If you use enough concrete it wont go anywhere.

100% and has been from the day I put it in. I will say that its kind of a rotation of which piles are hot so its good to have tons of different spots.

Gopro maybe?

The bass have come home, just not a lot of crappie....lol This was this weekend again. 50 bass by myself.....

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Yep, some of these were caught off of my bamboo structure as well but only a few. The bamboo is in too deep of water now that we have finally gotten some rain down here.

So my trees were a success......apparently the bass just love em.......Caught 59 last weekend including 2 crappie. One of my buddys came out for the fun. Had a cold snap but didn't mess up the...

I wouldn't bother with the feet but I don't see why it wouldn't work either.

Just shows how us as fisherman and regular folks can benefit one another with a little cooperation.

Yep, I hear ya. Luckily all my drops are on our lakes at the ranch so if one comes loose, the only boat traffic they will encounter is a paddleboat. Also, due to the nature of the terrain around...

Yep, I'm excited about this round of trees. They are in a nice good ole mud flat off of some other trees. I should be able to fish crank baits right over the top of the trees.

Ok, feedback time after putting in 14 xmas trees last month. First, one cinderblock is plenty of weight for any tree 5-12 feet tall. Two, its best to pre-tie rope on the cinderblocks before getting...