Sinking Christmas Trees....

Saltwater Inshore Discussion
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Anyone ever do this around /under docks in the saltwater with success in terms of attracting fish?

Is it legal?

Thanks in advance and Happy New Year!

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Plenty of structure around the Stono River.Go out on low tide and look for it then fish it on the high tide.That is what i do.

Stonoman

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I would not place trees in the river. You could be fined for improper disposal if you get caught. Or they could come loose and be a hazard to boaters. Working with DNR to create an oyster reef would be a better idea.

Seafox 246 w 300 Yamaha

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Thanks smart ass, I mean stonoman.

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burn it- way more fun.

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Not being a smart ass just telling you like it is.Did you expect any less from me?

Stonoman

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I have heard of some folks up on the lakes doing this.Beds for Crappie ,although the regulations may have changed.

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Fair enough.

Good point daniel, Burning them is a blast.

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I do know guys with docks do stack oyster shells around them.After a good roast the shells make a great structure if placed in the right places.

Stonoman

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Not legal

All fishermen are liers except me and you and I’m not sure about you.

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Recycled shells are put back in By DNR all the time.

Stonoman

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Sorry wasn’t saying that was Illegal, Throwing your xmas trees is.

All fishermen are liers except me and you and I’m not sure about you.

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http://www.dnr.sc.gov/news/yr2014/dec25/dec25_tree.html
Well actually is doesn’t say its illegal here… Just ask you to bring the trees to them.

All fishermen are liers except me and you and I’m not sure about you.

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Trees in freshwater work great for largemouth and crappie. Cement them into a concrete block and drop them in 15 feet or so of water. Mark on your GPS then go back Feb-April. Should get some nice slabs.

Seafox 246 w 300 Yamaha

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stonoman,

Sorry for the unwarranted reply by the OP…

Trees in freshwater are one thing…when they deteriorate, they generally do not migrate in a lake setting unless they are near main channels in a flowage similar to Santee-Cooper…

They sink to the bottom and decompose.

I would not do it in a classic saltwater scenario when tides and flows change…would just take trash where it is not intended causing problems for boaters/navigation.

Make hard bottom around a dock.

Sorry again stono, you have always been a gentleman here and a valued contributor.

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Conversation is good.That is how we learn.I have no problems with anything ever posted.I just ignore the dumb stuff.My next anchor puller may be on the site LOL

Stonoman

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Ha someone called Stonoman a smartass. Almost as of they know the guy.

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Heading to Haddrells today.

Stonoman

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Replanting Oyster Shells to soon after an oyster roast is NOT GOOD per the folks at DNR - they stockpile them for 6 months first to allow the contaminants, bacteria, etc to die, decompose and or be eaten by wildlife - then they spread them out in the sun to cure before bagging them for new oyster shell habitat.

RE “My” previous conversations with:
Michael D. Arendt, Wildlife Biologist
SCDNR/MRD/MRRI
217 Fort Johnson Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 953-9097

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Good info.Thanks.

Stonoman