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I can get an unlimited supply of untreated pallets that are big and light weight ..I was thinking maybe attach a few together with a few "brush " like material between the slats .. think that would work for structure?? Seems like it would naturally break down over time and would pollute the waters ... thanks!
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If they aren't hard wood they will not last very long at all. They would not be worth they trouble to me. Just my $.02 worth,
The main thing is the price is right. I would think they would last a year or two, which is all christmasn trees last, until there is nothing but truck and the big part of the limbs. Christmas Tree's I have put out have gone from a 4' structure to a 2' structure with in 1'2 years.
Just about everything will break down over a period of time,except PVC and/or plastic of some kind. I have always been a believer in taking what you have available at little cost and make structures to benefit your crappie fishing. So I would say use what you have. I would say, and have seen "A" frames made from pallets, with brush struct in the cracks of pallets. Although I have nevver had pellets to work with, saw no reason that they would work out great.
keith
Yea I was concerned with how long they would last .. maybe ill tie one up somewhere just to see how long it would last ..the cost of the pallets will be free :) ..hmmm now I'm wondering if it would be worth the trouble ....
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I just use pvcs and drill holes in a big one and place small ones in almost like an * type shape with poles hanging all out,It grows alge that will hold bait fish. Just be carefull for the wood can rot and will be gone quickly
They're used quite a bit around here. They make them into an "A" frame type structure with with the weight on the bottom. As long as you're getting for free, I wouldn't mind how long they last. You could also combine both PVC and the Pallets if you wanted do.
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keith
The osage orange will last 20+ yrs underwater in most ponds and lakes. TOUGH to beat it...
I put some in a lake by me 4yrs ago,these where some cheap palletts I got from work connected 3 of them together to form a triangle box made 4 of them and droped them in 20' water about 5' apart they are still there today as I can see them on my DI system on the boat.
Have caught many fish of these over the years.
exactly what I was talking about , guess i should have read all the qoutes first:biggrin
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this is it
Thanks guys .. I'm going to go forward with the idea .. now to choose a lake and spot. I have a simple fishfinder so I wont be able to see em that well.. again thanks for all the help
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Rough 1st pallet ..trying to get an idea of what I want and the screws necessary to build how many I want... the workmanship is alittle off .. ill use a saw to make better cuts this one was with my foot!
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Securing some osage orange or locust branches inside it might make it somewhat more productive; both last 15+ yrs underwater...
Those are looking good! Even if you don't add anything else, those will attract Crappie I'd bet!! Keep us updated!
Thanks guys.. im for sure add something in the middle.. just ran out of time yesterday after the wife got home and started nagging me to come in
Here's an idea .. hand those fake plastic leaf things at hobby lobby from the point and trim them to touch the pallet?? Can you have to much cover??
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This may be something good to get hung on.
That tee pee using 3 pallets looks heavy, hard to sink and a hook hanging problem. We use 1 pallet with verticle stakes which is lighter, easier to sink and less hang ups.
The lighter the pallet the faster the softwood will rot and the harder they will be to sink. The heavy ones that sink easier, if they are in at all good shape, can be usually be sold back to pallet recyclers. for some pretty good $$$. Most companies of any size sell back their empties to some such company; so be sure that is not the case before you get in trouble for taking them from work.
Up here in Minnesota, losing hardwood pallets to ice fishermen to fuel ice fishing shack heaters has long been a real cost item for shipping companies. The good ones are now guarded pretty carefully for return to shipper. One company I worked for charged the shippers a per pallet cost for all those that didn't come back. I kept the tally sheets; so I know that is a fact. The one-ways are normally trash for any additional use of any kind.
Na .. no issue with taking them .. from the point they come in and get unloaded they go straight to a waste management bin to get crushed .. the pallets should thank me for giving them a respectable death :)
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You'll be adding ALOT of rocks to get that thing to sink...been there done that.Quote:
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I'm heading to Home Depot now to pick up some quickcrete .. I picked up a one gallon pail and a bunch of 1/2 gallon pails.. thinking I can use those as molds..we will see
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Hi,
I think the triangle shape pallet formation will hold crappie...But, you will need add several in one area....
Jeremy
160lbs worth already poured ...
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just check with the Lake Manager besure it's legal before dumping them into the Lake some Items are not allowed USACE wil charge you the cost for removing them if your caught placing plastic in there waters!! what is legal at one place isn't legal across thr road:bash:yikes
Ill check with them. If plastic is an issue I can always cut it off. All the wood is cut to make 5 of them .. total cost to me $20
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I know y'all are probably tired of mg questions but I'm thinking about making "stake beds" at the bottom of the pallet .. to much?
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They won't pollute anything. If they are free and available, keep it up. I don't think they rot away completely as fast as most guys think. We all know just a bump on the bottom can and will hold fish at times. No harm, just good habitat. Keep it up!!
Thanks peepaw! It's been fun and cheap so far! Gonna be harder to get them off them off the boat alone! !
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I have been stalking your thread. Any updates? Have access to free pallets also. Was thinking about getting them off the boat by myself also. What do u think about making some kind of lift? Say setting them on a couple of 2 x4's or something? A cantilever of sorts. How are the screws working to secure them together? Was thinking off zipstrips or wire.
Screws seem to be working fine .. I've been thinking abt giving them away or cutting them up .. not motivated to take them to the lake lately .. just a pain to set them out by myself .. didn't think abt that at the start
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