Thread: first attempt at PVC structures

Your looking like a pro.

A "suggestion", sir: cut the grey PVC a little shorter OR add a PVC set of legs ("X") thru the bucket bottom; it will help prevent tip overs. OR widen the spread so IF it goes onto it`s side it is still usable for the fish...(we had about 15 that "tipped over/ got snagged by persons trolling...) overall they look GOOD!

Looks good to me.

It may be just me...but I would think the pipe with the bends at the top would hold more fish than the straight pipe....anyone got any experience with that?

Originally Posted by Lowellhturner

A "suggestion", sir: cut the grey PVC a little shorter OR add a PVC set of legs ("X") thru the bucket bottom; it will help prevent tip overs. OR widen the spread so IF it goes onto it`s side it is still usable for the fish...(we had about 15 that "tipped over/ got snagged by persons trolling...) overall they look GOOD!

i was thinking the same thing when i got done with the straight pipe ones so i got some crossmember pieces for the next ones cause it was too late for those (already set up) i could rig somethin up but i dont think it would last,, so i think i will have to sink them all together to keep these from tippin over ,,

Originally Posted by Basscat1

It may be just me...but I would think the pipe with the bends at the top would hold more fish than the straight pipe....anyone got any experience with that?

thats why i made 2 different kinds to see which ones hold more and fish better

Seems to me that the natural timber and structure in the water is more vertical than anything. I do think leaving out a piece or two of pvc, so you could widen the angle might increase your coverage, r notch the side of te bckets to let you spread the legs a little wider, but I think it is just fine, just make sure you put down enough bucket to create a nice PVC Bed. I think they look great, and like the fact you are making 2 different styles to test which is working better for you.



keith

I've been building similar beds for the past year & a half. I've had the best luck with beds where the branches spread out, but they all hold fish if placed in a good location. I've had even better luck where I mix a few wood beds in with the plastic.