Thread: Stakebeds Question

i set my pvc in concrete...then gps them...here are what the stake beds look like

Originally Posted by crappiefarmer

Do you use anchors when putting out stakebeds? How do you keep up with where all your stakes are as your driving them? Thanks. CF

If making a stakebed, by driving stakes into the lake bottom, you need to triagulate the spot - mark it on a map - GPS waypoint it - or put it close to something that won't be moving (and memorize the spot). You will only need to "anchor" fish attractors that may float away, or get washed away, by flooding of the lake or current. The bigger, or more buoyant the attractor, the more weight necessary to anchor it down. And, just because it "sinks", doesn't mean it will stay in place ... especially if current is present, or lake levels fluctuate greatly. It's always better to have "too much" anchoring weight, than "just enough" (to sink it). When "attractors" break loose from their anchoring system, they can become navagation hazards. It's also wise to not put attractors in/around swimming areas, launch areas, or in navagation lanes. It's also a good idea to know how low the water level usually drops ... and place your attractors so they won't be detected during this low water period. (otherwise, you might as well put a sign up - pointing the location out) ............. cp

We use three anchors. Turn the boat sideways in the wind. Drop two anchors, one out the front and one out the back. On the other side of the boat throw an anchor as far as you can. Then drive the stakes on the side with the two anchors. We drive ours about one foot appart. If you have a 20ft. boat you can drive 10 stakes. Then let out a foot of rope on the side with two anchors and take up a foot of rope from the other side. Now you are ready to start the second row. Do this over and over until you run out of stakes. I think you need 100 stakes in each bed. Don`t forget your gps.

Wow, 100 stakes to a bed.....I usually put 10-20. Whatever works best for you. I like to make several beds in the same area and move back and forth between them....personal preference I guess.

Papacrappie those are some good looking beds! Can I get you to drop a few over in Barkley?

taz...never spent much time over there...but if i found a honey hole...anything is possible.

I've put out 54 PVC beds this winter . I do like the way you made those. I like how they kind of fan out.I've been trying to do alot of catch -up with you guys putting out beds.This site is great ! I like how you guys post pics and give us How To posts! Thanks! I'll be trying to get a few off of them here real soon!

Here are some stakebeds that I made; I get my hardwood from a local sawmill. These are some porcupines that I made out of PVC and milk jugs -- Scott
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