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I'm looking at buying artifical cover to help the forage fish in my ponds and comparing the different costs. It looks like I can buy many more units bulk from Fishiding at a cheaper per unit cost than moss back. My question is which one do fish prefer in your own experience? Just wanting to hear what others think of these products? Chad
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There are a number of products on the market. See the PB mag home page with advertisers. Suggest you see the structure archive and call the PB office.
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I use brush piles for refuge/habitat for my forage fish. Downside of that is it has to be replenished from time to time and it adds nutrients that FA just loves to utilize. I am not familiar with either product you mention but, if the goal is to provide refuge/habitat for the forage fish, IMO I would go with the one that simulates a brush pile, i.e. provides the most irregular spacing and most obstructed paths for the predators to maneuver thru.
Just my 1 cent
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Every piece of artifiacal habitat has a place and purpose, they work well. As Bill mentioned that natural brush pile srequired placement every so often (3-5 years). IMO i prefer a system that immulates a diverse habitat. Fishiding i have used in a few ponds and like it with a cube system.
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I placed a discarded Xmass tree under my pier 8 yrs ago. Right beside the pier is where I put the kids to fish. They catch everything there. I swim down and retrieve many hooks from that tree and it is still in fair shape.
Do nature a favor, spay/neuter your pets and any weird friends or relatives.
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Attach a spark plug to the line when you get hung up. Most of the time, it will allow you to get unhooked
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I don't have any experience with Moss Back, but it looks great, and I've heard great things.
I do have experience working with Fishiding and David. Excellent people and a great product.
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