Thread: Beech tree condos

I may be incorrect, but I don't think beech (Fagus) lasts very long in the water. However, if the tree is still green, 25-35lbs should be more than enough to pull it under--but consider currents, anchors, and strong fishing line as possible reasons to use more weight. Unweighted, I think it can be towed across the surface to its final destination. I've never used it before, so that's my best guess.

Hi atfish, First of all, if the tree still has leaves it will create more drag in the water as you pull it. This makes it very difficult to go in the direction that you want to go. I agree that if it is still green it won't take as much weight to sink it but still use more than you think is needed due to high water currents.
One last tip is to let the leaves die or fall off before you sink it. If not the tree will go through a "souring" process which I feel actually will repel crappie from gathering there until the next year. All of this comes from my personal experiences.
The only exception is bamboo. I have sank green bamboo with the leaves on and within 18 hours caught five 1&1/4lb slabs.

atfish,
I have and do use Beech. It has a slick bark which the crappie like and covers fast with algae. I don't think it lasts as long as oak but one pointer I think helps is to trim all the small leaf limbs off before sinking it. This takes some time with small pruning cutters but it gives the crappie more room to get into the larger limbs. When you mark it be sure to make a note that it's Beech and compare it with other material you use. LOL

Originally Posted by atfish

Has anybody ever used Beech trees for crappie attractors??? I have several big limbs that got blowed down Sunday and thought about sinking them for crappie attractors. Also, how many concrete blocks would it take to sink a tree 15' in length with a 6" diameter trunk. Would the tree float enough to where a person could tow it across the water, rather than trying to haul it. Would appreciate any suggestions..

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