FAQ

1. How much do they weigh?
2. Why two different types of structure?
3. What is the benefit over “Christmas Trees”?
4. What kind of weight is used to keep them from moving?
5. How well do they show up on depth finders?
6. Do they sink easily?
7. What is involved with the assembly?
8. Do they really hold fish?
9. How many should I put in my pond?
10. What’s the best arrangement for creating a “Honey Hole”?
11. What is the “Maximizer Kit”?
12. Can the Honey Hole Tree be suspended from the bottom?

1. How much do they weigh?
   The Honey Hole Tree weighs about 22 pounds and the Shrub weighs 11 pounds with the included weights. Very easy to handle and place from a boat.
    
2. Why two different types of structure?
   The Honey Hole Tree was designed to be utilized in water at least 6 feet deep or deeper. The tree-like shape imitates natural cover and quickly attracts many species of game fish. The Honey Hole Shrub was designed to be placed in shallow water of 6 feet or less. Its shape imitates a natural weed bed. The limbs are vertical and dense providing escape cover for baitfish and plenty of vital spawning habitat that will greatly increase overall forage production.
    
3. What is the benefit over “Christmas Trees”?
   There are many advantages of our fish habitat in comparison to using cut trees. First, the Honey Hole Tree and Shrub will not decay, put them out once and you’re done. Also, enjoy snag-free fishing and save all that money spent on lost hooks and tackle. Another huge improvement is that our structures are clean and simple; forget about the mess of dealing with brush and cumbersome concrete blocks in the boat.
    
4. What kind of weight is used to keep them from moving?
   Each Honey Hole Tree includes 2 powder coated steel weights of 2 pounds each. They are bolted on the inside of the cone at the bottom. The Honey Hole Shrub includes one weight bolted underneath at the center. The open bottom on both shapes grabs the sediment and keeps them from rolling or sliding. In some cases when placing in locations with a heavy current, you can attach additional weight with a cable or nylon strap through one of the holes along the bottom.
    
5. How well do they show up on depth finders?
   You won’t have any problem relocating your Honey Hole Trees using a depth finder. Even a single tree will produce a large noticeable shape on the screen. What’s great is that it will produce the same readout year after year, unlike brush piles that compact and flatten over time.
    
6. Do they sink easily?
   You won’t have any problems placing either structure. They both sink quickly and will stay in an upright position regardless of how they enter the water.
    
7. What is involved with the assembly?
   Simply attach the weights that are provided and then push the limbs in the pre-drilled holes until they wedge. No toxic glue or special fastening process is required. Assembly usually takes about 10 minutes per unit.
    
8. Do they really hold fish?
   The abundant flexible limbs produce the perfect density of cover. The massive surface area provides abundant substrate for plankton attachment. Our slotted cone gives smaller fish a place to hide which draws in larger game fish. Yes indeed, all of these unique features add up to a fish attractor that is guaranteed to bring the fish to you.
    
9. How many should I put in my pond?
   The number will vary depending on the age of the pond, current structures, management goals and the types of fish involved. If you pond or lake is devoid of any underwater structure, then we recommend adding approximately 9 trees and 12 shrubs per acre. This ratio will decrease as the size of the lake increases. Since the structures are permanent, you can always put out a few each year until you achieve your overall goal.
    
10. What’s the best arrangement for creating a “Honey Hole”?
    During our field trials, we found that placing the Honey Hole Trees in groups of at least three units produced the best results. By forming a triangle and spacing the outside of the trees about 18 inches apart, you form a large continuous structure with several internal areas of edge habitat. If along a ridge or drop-off, use the same spacing but place the trees in a single line in varying water depths.
     
11. What is the “Maximizer Kit”?
    The Maximizer Kit is an add-on feature that extends the limbs of the Honey Hole Tree or Shrub an additional 3 feet. Each kit includes 40 limbs and connectors. The random placement of the limb extensions creates even more edge habitat that “maximizes” the attraction factor.
     
12. Can the Honey Hole Tree be suspended from the bottom?
    Yes, the Honey Hole Tree is the only artificial fish habitat that can be suspended up from the bottom of the lake. Simply use a length of rope tied to a weight and fasten it to the eye bolt in the top of the tree. The tree will then float upside down at the depth you select. This method can be used to “stack the trees”, creating a continuous structure throughout the water column.