Thread: Brushpile opinions

I like that also, I'll have to look into what the cost is but we'll most probably make a few of the PVC. I'm definitely going to make a lot of the bamboo like maxwell 328 posted, I have very easy access to cane. I also have easy access to plenty of sweet gum and ceder. Has anybody used actual small ceder trees for structure??

*Mike*

I've caught plenty off of PVC. Which is better? Chevy vs Ford. The trees get fish quicker. PVC lasts longer.
I put out a couple of Xmas trees, no more for me. Made too much of a mess in the boat.
Those three barrels were not that heavy. I weigh 170 and dumped it by myself. Used scrap pieces blocks for weight. It would have been easier with two people, no doubt. It was raining the day I did it, which was great! No one else was out.
A 20' stick of ¾" PVC is about $5. The fittings is what cost.
On other barrels I stuck PVC through them, for limbs. One or two cinder blocks, it's sinking. I get the drums for free

You're right about the trees making a mess and I don't need them to attract crappie immediately, like I said I don't plan on fishing them till March. I'm gonna try your barrel idea, I can get my hands on a dozen plastic drums for free. Thanks a lot skunked again and by the way, that's a cool name!!

*Mike*

I use small, big, medium, and everything else you can think of. I don't look for long lasting materials I just put something out at least once or twice a week. I like cane and I really like the stake beds with cedar boards. The cedar trees don't last long until it looks like a Charlie Brown tree, but I put so much out that doesn't bother me.

Thanks for the compliment! Spend some time looking online for ideas of what to sink, let your imagination run!
I think next time I'll stack two barrels, have a tall "tree stump" in deeper water. Put some bracing on the bottom so it doesn't tip over.

Take the barrels drill a lot of thru holes in barrel go cut a lot of cane the length of boat fill barrel with willow limbs. go to site stick cane thru barrel in all directions and sink . Last but not least send me gps location.

All great ideas! I always just made stake beds with cane and a homemade driver.


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Originally Posted by Andrews

I use small, big, medium, and everything else you can think of. I don't look for long lasting materials I just put something out at least once or twice a week. I like cane and I really like the stake beds with cedar boards. The cedar trees don't last long until it looks like a Charlie Brown tree, but I put so much out that doesn't bother me.

Yeah Josh you've really impressed me how much time and effort you put into your brushpiles!! And we've all seen your incredible results, all I can say is "Awesome bud!!" and thanks for all the tips and advice

*Mike*