Pictures Start below this post. Near the end of the thread is a post on types and nature of structure and how they fit together for fishing. See the underwater videos on fish and structure (dated 25-03-08)on pg 2 by Dwight and Nate .


Here are links to a number of prior threads covering some of the types and methods of adding structure , cover and materials to ponds . This will serve the purpose until we can fix it for purposes of Common Pond Q&A (archives).


I will add a number of specific links below on some of the questions.

Here is a link to definitions of Bob Lusks' Fluffy cover versus dense cover.
http://forums.pondboss.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=403236#Post403236

general stct. info methods:

Below is a link to the new Habitat Manual from the Southern Division of The American Fisheries Society. It is a great resource for info on and building of cover/stct. I think you will enjoy this and get some ideas including drawings/pics.

New link - http://www.sdafs.org/reservoir/proj...cial-structures-in-lakes-and-reservoirs/

http://www.sdafs.org/reservoir/manuals/habitat/Main.htm

Also there is a new Aquatic Vegetation Manual linked below

http://www.sdafs.org/reservoir/manuals/aqveg/veghome.htm

If you have water depth fluctuations or will fish in fall through spring (as well as summer) then some deep cover is good. I like cover that goes from the bottom at 15ft all the way to or near the surface in a few locations.

NOTE THESE NEXT FIVE LINKS DO NOT WORK - SEE ALL THE STRUCTURE LINKS AND PICTURES FURTHER DOWN
Artificial man-made structure.

PVC trees and balls

PVC trees and balls

Other Artificial Structure

Other Artificial Structure

Other Artificial Structure

See this excellent article about structure and how it relates to primarily crappie and it include structure info about other sportfish species. Plastic & rubber structure are compared to natural cover that slowly decomposes. It also has some very good info about stake beds
http://magnoliacrappieclub.com/articles.asp?ID=4

Artificial Christmas Tree Examples
http://forums.pondboss.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=465688&page=2


Pallets as Structure

Xmas trees as Structure

Xmas trees as Structure

Gravel for BG spawning

Bluegill spawning areas and adjacent cover.
http://forums.pondboss.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=462052#Post462052

Rip-rap as Structure

Rock for LMB spawning

Tires as Structure

Sand for Spawning

http://forums.pondboss.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=get_topic;f=4;t=000016
General Structure and Cover Ideas

http://forums.pondboss.com/ubbthrea...rd=22&Number=92463&what=showflat

Oak Trees

Pond Photos - Structure

Thermoclines and Islands

There are hundreds of threads here on stct. and cover. The above are a few good ones many of which have links to additional material and even better pics.

Here is a link to Bob's archive thread on the subject.

http://www.pondboss.com/cgi-bin/ubbcgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=22&t=000043

Many use the low cost black plastic tubing (polyethylene). Here is a thread that provides a good price for it in 500-1000 ft.
http://forums.pondboss.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=460487#Post460487

PondBoss Editor's comment for habitat cover.
https://www.bobluskoutdoors.com/news-updates/nows-the-time-to-improve-habitat-2019-11-5168