Z-man,

I have PVC fish attractors that I sank in a private pond in Texas when I was still in high school. As you know that was a few years ago. I caught Crappie around that PVC tree in 10 feet of water last year. I snagged one of them with the anchor and pulled it to the surface. It was still mostly intact. I don’t think PVC will hold as many fish, but it will out last any other material.

I prefer using bamboo. It’s lite weight, doesn’t tangle your jigs as bad as cedar and will last several years. I can cut bamboo into 6 or 8 pieces about 5 to 6 feet long, concrete into a plastic coffee container with quick set concrete. I use the no mix so pour on top of bamboo, cover with water and wait on hour and your ready to drop. I’ve caught Crappie around bamboo within hours of placing it in the water. This may not be the best way, but you end up with something small enough to set the base between your legs in the kayak and still have room to paddle. It’s also lite enough that you can lift it with one hand to drop over the side.

I sank three fish attractors with Grant Sunday morning, you’ll have to ask him if he’s had time after work to give them a try.