I agree somewhat with Burdawg, much more success using hardwoods more so than firs. Never used bamboo as my succeeds rates can't be much better than what I've been using. In my opinion, location and proper depth is far more important than tree type. The depths of 15 to 20 feet are by far the best in most all bodies of water the majority of the time in SC. Deeper is better sometimes, shallower others it only during small windows during the year