Pond Boss Forums Thread Like Summary - Horizontal vs Vertical (big bass)?

I've always thought large diameter horizontal cover is best for holding bigger bass. But, as I plan a project I'm wondering the value of vehicle habitat. What says you experts; is vertical (post) type cover going to hold bass?

I'm no expert, but I think it depends on the time of the year, water temperature, and generally the overall depth of the pond/body of water.

I prefer horizontal with a lot of branches. In my uneducated opinion, I think more fish could orient on it. No matter which; I could get hung up on it.

Use both vertical and horizontal cover/structure! See the following for info. Use vertical cover in deep water so that all of the pond is productive not just the shoreline.

https://forums.pondboss.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=92463#Post92463

Here is what Ray Scott did with his famous LMB lake. Note both types of cover and locations.




One bit of info to address your question;
"Underwater diving studies have shown that artificial habitat of which the fish prefer most, stands a minimum of 1/2 the water depth, with 2/3 or more being much better. Objects standing from bottom to surface were utilized most by the largest number of fish, bugs and creatures."

Do it when the pond is frozen. You can get up on a step ladder then!

Need a boat with Power Poles or Talons for that sort of job.

Word.

The rebar goes through holes I drill through the tree. Acts as a stop for the block.


I just started this project yesterday. The yard only has 1 scraggly old tree in it for now... many will follow! The wife has no clue what's coming!

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