How long do diffrent woods last????

[Harold]

How long do diffrent wood last in condos and stake beds?

[sixfin]

Some of that depends on if the wood was seasoned or green when you put it out and how thick it was. The green wood seemed like it didn't last as long but there are many variables your dealing with. Also how deep you put it. I used to have an underwater camera and would look at my beds every now and then and the ones that were shallow (6') seemed to be the ones that rotted away quiker. But the deep beds looked as good as the day I stuck them out. Got some seasoned oak stake beds been out for 11 years, some seasoned hickory thats been out for 7. I would say that cedar and redwood would probably last the longest.

[fishordie]

I have oak stake beds that are five years old and every once in a while we'll hook one and it'll come loose and the stake itself is still solid but the screws pulled out. Like sixfin I also like large cedar. I have some hickory but I can't say that it's life is any better than oak or cedar.

[NIMROD]

Cypress or Cedar lasts the longest. Heart wood of any hardwood lasts a long time if submurged completely.

[crataegus]

From my post in "types of wood for cover":

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In many midwestern impounds, Osage Orange (Maclura pomifera) is present as standing timber, washed up on banks (petrified roots and all), or as living shore trees. This tree will last indefinately--at least 30 years--in the water. It is common to find the thorns still present on Maclura pomifera that has been flooded and dead for 30+ years. After having used these trees as brushpiles, I would best describe them as investment structure. It is one of the most difficult (and and painful) species to process; and you may find your saw a bit duller after cutting it. But remove the twigs and find the "right spot" for it--it could potentially remain the "right spot" for the remainder of your fishing days. A live-cut Maclura won't take too much weight to sink, but a dead or washed up tree will take an exorbitant amount of weight to secure to the lake floor.
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Good luck!!