I made 6 this weekend using 5 gallon buckets. I did use cement to anchor mine down. I also used 1" & 3/4". I wish I could see the pictures. great Idea about throwing them in hot water to loosen them up. I will have to look at them when I get home. I set them out Sat. afternoon and caught some nice LMB off them Sunday morning. Plan on making another dozen soon.