Boy, Im gonna feel dumb for asking this but is there any chance the bamboo might actually survive and root in and cause a weed problem later on. Probably not but lots of lakes accept runnoff from a large # of acres as a watershed and folks fertilizing their lawns times bunches of homeowners makes for a pretty nutrient rich water source. I'm probably wrong. I'm good at being wrong thats why I've gottten good at asking stupid questions. Does it work for you and have you ever had it move off target root and start growing?

I would think not since it is set in concrete.

So after nearly sinking our paddle boat due to the weight of all the concrete, I'm going to try something new this weekend. I am going to use cinder blocks and pour concrete into the open spaces in them and then put the bamboo there. Anyone tried this? I don't see why it would work and will save concrete and weight a bit less.

I live 3 miles from fork and own some land with plenty of bamboo on it for making crappie huts, I would let someone cut all they wanted for making huts on the 4th's for every 4 they make I get one and they get three. If anyone is interested call me on my cell 903 850 8400. Soon as it gets daylight I be outside building more huts. Thanks,

I live 3 miles from fork and own some land with plenty bamboo for building crappie huts. I would be willing to let someone cut some on the 4th's for every 4 huts they build I get one and they get three. If anyone is interested they can call my cell 903 850 8400 I'll be outside building huts as soon as it gets daylight so if no answer please leave your number and I will call you back. Thanks,

Bamboo will not grow in water, And the bamboo it self is cut so there is no roots to take holt and grow. To grow bamboo you have to plant the root it self in a well drained area then stand back and watch it grow.

Ok, so the cinderblocks with concrete poured in them is definitely the way to go. Much lighter and easier to deal with and they all sank perfectly.

Yeah I did the 5 gallon bucket deal for a little while - they were huge and a pain in the a$$ to do by myself. I liked the cinder blocks alot better. You can use less stalks but they still look good, and I can sling them cinder blocks around a lot better.

Yep, just how I did it. Less concrete and easier to handle.

I'm With Ya on the amount of Boo...

IMO, when it is thick, you can't fish down IN the structure. Can only fish around the edges. When conditions are good, you can possibly draw a few out of the structures. But when they are holding tight, you haft to shake it right in there face to have a chance. Also if you can get your jig down in it, you cant get it out, without hanging up and shaking the structure. We have customized our Boo Structure a couple of times in the past 2 years, and think we have the ticket now. They are producing several crappie. We have also reduced the height of structure to about 5'. So you can get 2-3 pieces per stalk, which is good.

Just an old man's opinion.



keith

Good info. I didn't make mine too thick either. They spread out and looked great in the water so I'm excited to see what comes from them in the spring.