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I’ve got a way to suspend brush over deep water. I exclusively fish Clark Hill for crappie. But the last 10 years or so all my brush was put in creeks in 15-25 ft. Now that I figured this out I’m thinking of putting some out in 40-60 foot near the river. But it would be suspended roughly 20 ft deep. Do y’all think this would be a good deal in the summer?
from my experience on wateree brush piles at 20fow early morning is the ticket. I dont think that deep would be good, but the middle of winter they are deep in 36-40 fow which would be the best time to fish them on the bottom. I think those piles would be best in the winter.Quote:
Originally Posted by Judson1
Don't think you can compare wateree to Thurmond. Thurmond will stratify in the summer casuing a nasty thermocline leaving very little life below that. I don't have enough experience at Thurmond but if you know where that thermocline is and suspend above it, then yes it might be fire, although I have my doubts that crappie will hang out over such deep water. it's worth trying though. Will probably make a good hybrid wiper hang out too.
I figure if anything it’s a spot for herring to relate to. I know guys put out cane piles for bass alone so as a bass fisherman I got something out there. We Anyways I put one 13 ft down in 30 ft. And the pictured one is just before I lowered the weight that would suspend it 20 ft down in 50 ft of water.Attachment 292032 Attachment 292033
How long will the way you are holding it down last? :scratchhead
Not sure. It’s poly rope. And the poly rope outlining the swimming area at the lake has been there for at least 18 years.Quote:
Originally Posted by BigDawgg
I like that idea and it is something different. I don't know how it will do with crappie, but I agree it should be herring magnet when they are in the area which should attract the bass. The problem with Clarks Hill as you know is you put brush in 20 ft of water and it may be 10 ft or it may be 30 ft when you get ready to fish it.
By the way, if I happen to run across that thing with the depth finder, I am going to be really confused as to what I am seeing.:yikes:dono
I think it will get used by summer crappie in the hottest parts of summer. Crappie on deep lakes will suspend in deep water along channel edges or other structure and if they have cover to use I'm sure they will use it. The only concern I would have is 20' may be a little deep for the thermocline. Need to study it on the Hill. I do know the creek runs do hold crappie all year long but not in the numbers like the spring and fall. If you do place them in deep water you really need to keep watch on them because if they break lose they may be trouble for boaters.
Clarks Hill has a lot of current along the Savanah River, especially at night because of the pump backs at Lake Russell. Just something to keep in mind when anchoring it. I think the GA Little River arm has a lot less current than the Savanah arm.
But that is one fine looking cane patch.
Thanks. It has an 80 lb concrete shoe. When I do brush I do it big.Attachment 292149Quote:
Originally Posted by 91tiger
Holy mackerel ( or Crappie ) that thing is HUGE ! That really ought to bring them in if there are ANY fish in the area.
Thanks for sharing.
I feel certain the crappie will relate to it. Especially in October to December which is when I primarily fish them at Clarks Hill. I've got a few old standing trees marked that are barely exposed with the lake 10 feet down and they are in 40 plus feet of water even with the lake down. Those isolated trees can really load up with fish at that time. I usually catch them between 10 and 20 feet down then, but they also will suspend just above it hanging 4 to 8 feet down. My best trees are isolated and just inside major creek mouths off the main channel.
i always wondered about those standing trees. During low water I’ve often thought of attaching a nice cedar to one. In the fall I fully expect this brush to be more like 15 ft deep. It is after all Clark Hill were taking about.Quote:
Originally Posted by 91tiger
If you can find an isolated standing tree, especially in a creek they can be a gold mine in the fall. A lot of times you will catch one or two nice fish and then they quit but you can come back 2 hours later after hitting other spots and get another one or two.