Thread: Shallow Structure?

Stakes sounds like the way to go. But what about a milk crate with bamboo run thru it with wieght in it to hold it down? Or see this.

http://www.actionfishingtrips.com/habitat.htm

Bout half way down. Mega Mats.

I was thinking about sinking some stuff, and or making stake beds etc. Then I bought a 797. 1 pass through a cove I was thinking about adding some structure in, I realized there was already plenty in there. Problem Solved.
Here's the proof. Not saying that adding your own stuff isn't good, but I won't be spending money on it as long as side-imaging exists.

Originally Posted by mduncan62

I was thinking about sinking some stuff, and or making stake beds etc. Then I bought a 797. 1 pass through a cove I was thinking about adding some structure in, I realized there was already plenty in there. Problem Solved.
Here's the proof. Not saying that adding your own stuff isn't good, but I won't be spending money on it as long as side-imaging exists.

We have lots of freeloaders here too. That is what we call guys that never put out any but just fish what we labor to build.:rolleyes: Our natural structure is about gone and we spend our time and money to build a spot. Nothing worse than the same guys who refused to help always fishing those spots we built.

Originally Posted by NIMROD

We have lots of freeloaders here too. That is what we call guys that never put out any but just fish what we labor to build.:rolleyes: Our natural structure is about gone and we spend our time and money to build a spot. Nothing worse than the same guys who refused to help always fishing those spots we built.

I'll agree 100%,Even had a fellow yesterday wanting free GPS cord's-.

Originally Posted by bentpole

I'll agree 100%,Even had a fellow yesterday wanting free GPS cord's-.

I don't mind sharing with fishermen willing to help build. We usually have them help build 5 and give them 5 more coordinates. We have turned down folks that instead of a guide trip wanted to buy our coordinates.

If it's a lake that you own, then you have a right to complain. If it's public water, you don't have anything to say. With side imaging, anyone can find "your structure" which at the point when you drop it in the lake is "everyone's" structure. This argument seems to come up periodically.

I've put out my fair share of PVC structures on Truman. Did I ever think that I own it, or would I get mad if people were fishing it, NO.

Nimrod, do you threaten people who found your stuff and fish it, or bully them off of the spot? People have to get over that mentality.

Ask canepole about it. He's even got a rangefinder so he can pinpoint where you are.

Iam new to this area,can anyone give me an idea of how to fish lake bisineau st park for crappie instead of yo' yo's
thank you
redneck369

Originally Posted by redneck369

Iam new to this area,can anyone give me an idea of how to fish lake bisineau st park for crappie instead of yo' yo's
thank you
redneck369

You might have better feed back on your state's forum. Good luck and hopefully great fishing.

I think this is being taken out of context by some guys. I don't THINK these guys TRULY believe they have the exclusive right to fish the stuff they drop for all time
. I think they just feel a bit bummed when they pull up to a hole they spent sweat and money to put out and someone else is fishing it. Nothing more, just like "Aw man....dang!" And I don't blame them.

Just like someone else stated earlier but it wasn't talked about enough. There are public deer woods all over. What if you built a ground blind, (most WMA's wont let you keep a real stand in a tree) spent COUNTLESS hours scouting to make it in the right spot then went and built it out of natural vegetation. You plan on hunting it one of the few days you have off work. You drive out there, sneak to the stand only to find some guy sitting in it. You talk to him and he says, "yeah, I stumbled on this thing while flying over the wma in my helicopter that has this new technology that thru infared can detect disturbed brush and vegetation!" "I figured some guy built it and had done his homework so I said, why bother doing it myself!" "Yep, got in here early and beat the sapsucker to it!!"

I really don't see the difference. The guy who built it will surely not say "Wow, infared huh? You are so cool! Maybe I'll get one someday! Oh well, enjoy the blind, good luck and hey, I installed a makeshift roof from palmettos if it starts to rain, it's behind the blind.....just so ya know!"
Heck no! He's GONNA be disappointed. So would you. I think this finders keepers rule may be overstretching common courtesy and ethics a bit.
Just my thoughts.

I put in brush and If I find someone else's, I'll fish it too. That cat that put it in has probably found some of mine because We know where to put them in and use the same areas and have the same thinking. It is public water and If some stranger was good enough to find My spot then He is good enough to fish it. The same for Me. It's all fair game once it sinks out of site. I don't like it When I see someone else on my spot because I'm afraid He'll tell everyone but that is part of it and no need to get ugly about it. No need to go crowd the spot either. Let Him fish it. Go put out more. Oh yeah, If you see people spider rigging, they have probably hung up in your spot and know about it anyway. CF