The alternative to driving stakes in 100 degree weather.
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The alternative to driving stakes in 100 degree weather.
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Those look nice. Only problem I see is having to make multiple trips to put em all out lol. Did u zip tie or screw them together
Screwed together and it was easy gettting them out there. We had an extra boat that day we hauled out with. one concrete block for weight. with all the stakes going in different directions its just rolls like a giant ball. Too easy in fact, we had to watch them from rolling off on thier own.
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funny story: we get done droping those and head to the other side of the island to drive a few stake beds. we just leave the extra boat anchored where we were. we come back a few minutes later and a guy has pulled up, called the game warden and the CORPS cause he thought someone drowned. What a look he gave us........................
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Originally Posted by msd7806
How long and tall are the wood stakes?...We built these with 4in pvc pipe...With wood stakes....
Jeremy
Well i started with 3' and kept getting bigger on each one. The tallest was 8' stakes. The weakest link is probably going to be the screws rusting.
Hi,Quote:
Originally Posted by msd7806
I think the screws will last longer than you think.....We use decking screws....Just remember the date you dropped them.....See how long they last.....We dropped wood stake pallets a couple years back with decking screws....They are still holding up good...
Jeremy
Hey,Quote:
Originally Posted by msd7806
Did yout tie the cynder block to the wood stakes or just slide them over a stake?....Looks like you just slide them over one......I would use wire and just tie it to one of the stakes....I wouldn't want anymore pressure than you have to put on the wood stakes...
Its kind of hard to see but I started by making a "#" shape then using the outer stakes to join 2 of the "#" together. Then 4 stakes cross ways. 16 stakes in all. It took longer to cut than to throw together. When we sink we put a concrete block with another stake through one of the block holes then screw that stake to the rig. They rolled right off the boat.
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Originally Posted by msd7806
Great....But, I would still just use wire and tie the block to a stake....But give enough slack that the concrete block would sit on the bottom of the lake etc.....This way there will be less pressure on the stakes....But, that is just me...
How wide and long do you think they are?......
Jeremy
Hi J.W,Quote:
Originally Posted by arkansasbowhunter
We will probably build a few of these in the future...Since, I have plenty of oak wood.....I think these will hold fish rather well...
Jeremy
Did u get any sonar shots
Oh, I seen a better picture....Do you think the cynder block is sitting on the bottom of the lake?...If so?...This is better..Quote:
Originally Posted by msd7806
Jeremy
Cool Jeremy. I am always open for new stuff too. Got to be easy for me to transport as its just me and my one boat though.
I like the anchor idea instead of the block being in the middle. As for the size they are just about round. If you get it started rolling it will roll across the yard.
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Originally Posted by msd7806
Hi MSD,
How many did you drop per a spot?......I think 2 or 3 these per spot would create a nice area?
We didnt get any sonar pics of them yet. We just marked em with the GPS.
We put em real tight on each other near the drop. They are probbaly 2' or so apart.
When u get a pict I would like to see how they look in the DI or SI
Iv built a few things simular to this but now see ways I can improve. Thanks for posting!! I know one thing I will be doing to pass time this winter.
Nice, will be holding fish in just days! well done in the heat man!