First, I'm not going to bash any of these fish feeders. Each may have their own positives, and almost all will have the same water related problems. Humidity is one of those problems. Humidity in East TX can cause problems with moisture inside the hopper. West TX probably doesn't have that problem. I'm in NE TX, and summer humidity is 99% every stinking morning. Since I live in a humid area, I run 2 bags of feed at a time so I can see if all the pellets are dry. There can be clumps of damp pellets in the corners, and If so, they needed to be removed before adding more pellets. It's probably not a big issue in dry areas.
At some point, almost all feeders need silicone for the windows. Also, after hot and cold, the seam in the hoppers may start leaking there too. Silicone works well, and I've had good luck with HVAC foil tape. I had been usually Flex Seal Spray, but summer heat can cause pellets to stick to the walls of the hopper, and that can be a mess. It keeps water out, but sticks pellets to the walls.
All fish feeders come from Texas.
Texas Hunter has been known for solid fish feeders for years, and their buyout hasn't seemed to change a thing. The issues I had with it was it's not ability to throw any pellets over 1/4". The feeder itself is rock solid and I like the cone shaped throw for the pellets. The controller is easy to learn, and if needed, the replacement cost is right around $100 after the warranty runs out. Esshup bought one of my TX Hunters from me 5-6 years(?) ago. So between the 4-5 years I had it, it's done well over 11 years. Parts are easy to get, and not real expensive. Adjusting the height of the horizontal spinner is an easy way to control feed flow.
I replaced my TX Hunters with Sweeney's when I sold my TX Hunters. The Sweeney's have an horizontal auger instead of a small spinner to add pellets to the vertical throwing spinner. I was throwing Cargill Triton 3/8" pellets, and TX Hunter had a tough time throwing them. I did a lot of surgery on it, but none worked. Sweeney's have done well, but the controller can be a little confusing at the start. Two things would keep me into a new Sweeney's if 1) the controller doesn't fade out over a few years and tough it read, and 2) having drop in different auger sizes would be a huge advantage above other feeders. I had to cut tin drop in plates to limit small pellets. A new controller is around $200.
This year, I bought an ASF deer feeder and am extremely happy with it. It's rock solid, is easy to manage the controller which is only $50, and all the seams have been sealed. Most anybody that's stopped at a Bucc-ee's has probably seen the deer feeders outside the building. ASF did release a fish feeder last month, and that's probably what I'll buy next. Parts are online, and a phone call will get all info you may need. It's a huge TX facility that does custom work as well. I also have a ASF bird feeder for years, and it's rock solid. A shotgun couldn't damage it.
I know nothing of Woods to Water Everlast, and It looks to be something sold, not manufactured in house. If I'm wrong then please correct me. The price is close to the ASF fish feeder.
Deciding what you buy is totally up to you, and the cost you want to spend. As esshup said, I'll probably get the ASF next and drive south to the factory and get a little BBQ while there. If I missed anything, just let me know.
Last edited by FireIsHot; 02/21/26 04:00 PM. Reason: afterthought
