Fishing Forage

[Guest bigtex]

   I have a pond that needs some type of cover in it.  Their is nothing in it to protect the bait fish.  Does anyone have suggestions on what I can use.  Here is a list that I have come up with so far.

1.)  Brush tops

2.)  Cedar tree top

3.)  tree that can be laid down half way in the water

I sure could use all the suggestions I get.  Thanks

[basspro48]

This is the primetime to look for old Christmas trees people have thrown out, tie a cinder block; or in my case a piston head from a MAC truck ; to em and toss em around vital areas like spawining coves, drop-offs, and points. Also be sure to mark them so you know where they are.

[Chris]

This is going to sound strange but...put down a couple plastic lawn chairs. You know the kind that you can adjust the foot and head rest. It has the plastic tubing most people use them to sun tan on. #1 reason it will not rot #2 it will not scum up #3 you can set it on the side and position it in weird irregular shapes #4 If you set it on the side it is hard to see with a depth finder.

[Chris]

Also it is hard to hang a bait on it and baitfish love it.

[roadwarrior]

Chris rocks!

Is there anywhere else you could get an idea like that, but here at BassResource.com.?

Where in the world did you come up with that?

Too cool.

[Guest avid]

This is going to sound strange but...put down a couple plastic lawn chairs. You know the kind that you can adjust the foot and head rest. It has the plastic tubing most people use them to sun tan on. #1 reason it will not rot #2 it will not scum up #3 you can set it on the side and position it in weird irregular shapes #4 If you set it on the side it is hard to see with a depth finder.

Where do you get this stuff from.  Unbelievable!!  

[basspro48]

Don't forget pallets, you can A-frame 'em and sink 'em.

[BassChaser57]

Another idea is to take 3 old tires, stand them up and make a triangle. Wire them together and drill some small holes in them to let the air out, no matter which way they hit bottom you have automatic cover.

[Chris]

Chris rocks!

Is there anywhere else you could get an idea like that, but here at BassResource.com.?

Where in the world did you come up with that?

Too cool.

Source: Larry Nixon (won a $100,000 fishing one that he found in a lake and produced for two days of the tournament)

Something else you can do is to bring you a rope and tie off on already dead stuff in the water. You drag it to the spot that you want and make a triangle with it with piles of brush. You can sit in the middle and hit every inch of it. Your sweet spots will be the corners. Source: Jim Bitter (Club tactic)

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[Guest bigtex]

Chris rocks!

Is there anywhere else you could get an idea like that, but here at BassResource.com.?

Where in the world did you come up with that?

Too cool.

Source: Larry Nixon (won a $100,000 fishing one that he found in a lake and produced for two days of the tournament)

Something else you can do is to bring you a rope and tie off on already dead stuff in the water. You drag it to the spot that you want and make a triangle with it with piles of brush. You can sit in the middle and hit every inch of it. Your sweet spots will be the corners. Source: Jim Bitter (Club tactic)

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That is some really great information guys.  A special thanks to Chris

[Glenn]

More info:

http://www.bassresource.com/fish_biology/bass_structure.html

http://www.bassresource.com/fish_biology/tree_structure.html

http://www.bassresource.com/fish_biology/creating_fish_cover.html