I built a 3' high platform for my feeder to assist throwing when water levels are down per Shawn Banks direction, and it also serves as a nice perch for me to view feeding fish with somewhat of a bird's eye view. If I know high winds [25mph+] will be blowing for a couple days directly into the feeder I will shut it down to prevent pellets being wasted blown to shore during my 4-6 daily feedings. I don't think this is necessary, as I'm sure the crays and coons clean them up, but something you could keep in mind.

Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after. ~ Henry David Thoreau

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