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04-07-2015, 01:54 PM
Thread: Bamboo Crappie Condos
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Sticky: We figured that out after the first batch. ...
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.
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02-16-2015, 06:27 PM
Thread: Bamboo Crappie Condos
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Sticky: That bamboo will act like a parachute on the way...
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...
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02-13-2015, 03:52 PM
Thread: Bamboo vs. Cedar
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Got with the cedar, it will last longer. Boo is...
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...
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09-12-2014, 09:19 PM
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So one thing to think about, stuff weighs way...
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...
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07-30-2014, 10:53 PM
Thread: Various kinds of cover.
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Can you elaborate on how you made this?
Can you elaborate on how you made this?
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07-30-2014, 10:47 PM
Thread: Bamboo buckets
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I didn't use buckets, but I used pretty stiff...
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...
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07-30-2014, 03:57 PM
Thread: 1 Acre 28.5 feet deep pond help?
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If you want to get rid of the carp shock em and...
If you want to get rid of the carp shock em and remove them.
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07-28-2014, 05:45 PM
Thread: moss on pond
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Grass carp will eat it, you won't have any left...
Grass carp will eat it, you won't have any left when they are done though.
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07-22-2014, 03:57 PM
Thread: Various kinds of cover.
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Thats awesome right there.
Thats awesome right there.
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07-06-2014, 10:14 PM
Thread: X-mas tree w/ cinderblocks question
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Yea it was a bad idea to camp out under the chair...
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.
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07-06-2014, 08:02 PM
Thread: X-mas tree w/ cinderblocks question
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No crappie this weekend but plenty of gills,...
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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06-02-2014, 11:31 PM
Thread: Splash time
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I get hung on them every now and then, pull one...
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...
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05-30-2014, 09:48 AM
Thread: Splash time
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That's what I meant, should have said brush...
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.
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05-29-2014, 03:55 PM
Thread: Splash time
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Looks good, I'd suggest more greenery in the...
Looks good, I'd suggest more greenery in the middle.
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05-29-2014, 10:21 AM
Thread: X-mas tree w/ cinderblocks question
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Yes sir, they tasted great too :)
Yes sir, they tasted great too :)
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05-25-2014, 08:36 PM
Thread: X-mas tree w/ cinderblocks question
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Hit the jackpot on an old bamboo pile today. ...
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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05-19-2014, 10:48 PM
Thread: X-mas tree w/ cinderblocks question
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So those are sitting on the ice right now? Thats...
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.
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05-13-2014, 01:01 PM
Thread: X-mas tree w/ cinderblocks question
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I was lazy on the last round of trees and didn't...
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...
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05-11-2014, 04:10 PM
Thread: X-mas tree w/ cinderblocks question
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Not 200, I wish :) Our lakes are about 10...
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...
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05-06-2014, 08:23 AM
Thread: Cover placement in a creek
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If you use enough concrete it wont go anywhere.
If you use enough concrete it wont go anywhere.
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05-02-2014, 12:41 PM
Thread: X-mas tree w/ cinderblocks question
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100% and has been from the day I put it in. I...
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.
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04-28-2014, 01:35 PM
Thread: Submerged Structure Video
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Gopro maybe?
Gopro maybe?
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04-28-2014, 01:34 PM
Thread: X-mas tree w/ cinderblocks question
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The bass have come home, just not a lot of...
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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04-25-2014, 11:08 AM
Thread: X-mas tree w/ cinderblocks question
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Yep, some of these were caught off of my bamboo...
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.
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04-25-2014, 09:02 AM
Thread: X-mas tree w/ cinderblocks question
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So my trees were a success......apparently the...
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...
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03-24-2014, 02:31 PM
Thread: a different type of structure
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I wouldn't bother with the feet but I don't see...
I wouldn't bother with the feet but I don't see why it wouldn't work either.
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03-17-2014, 07:08 PM
Thread: X-mas tree w/ cinderblocks question
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Just shows how us as fisherman and regular folks...
Just shows how us as fisherman and regular folks can benefit one another with a little cooperation.
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03-14-2014, 09:19 PM
Thread: X-mas tree w/ cinderblocks question
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Yep, I hear ya. Luckily all my drops are on our...
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...
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03-13-2014, 01:21 PM
Thread: X-mas tree w/ cinderblocks question
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Yep, I'm excited about this round of trees. They...
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.
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03-12-2014, 09:37 PM
Thread: X-mas tree w/ cinderblocks question
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Ok, feedback time after putting in 14 xmas 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...
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