Pond Seeker,

Based on my reading of a few Pond Boss articles (I think specifically Bob Lusk wrote on this year) and various forum threads regarding structure, I think a good mix of both vertical and "laid-down" structure is desirable. Vertical structure provides structure for the entire water column and may increase catch rates at different depths. In any event, one of the big goals is attracting your BG so that bass have a place to get a quick, easy meal. In this way, vertical structure may actually have an advantage to the angler for catching closer to the surface. Just a thought.

About your structure- I did something very similar to you and Setter Guy, using PVC and 1/2 inch poly tubing (rather than PEX tube). My one inch drill bit housed the poly tubing like a glove with no movement.

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