Plants-On-A-String????

[TundraKing]

Last winter there was a product advertised on FM for for Plants-On-A-String... or something like that. They were sold as sets in different lengths and were weighted at the bottom.

If you know what I'm talking about and can point me in the right direction as to where I can find them (store, HSOforum,etc...) and what the "proper" name is for them, I would greatly appreciate it!

Thanks

[Powerstroke]

The product is called Structure on a String (sometimes SOS for short) made by Ladredge Outdoors

There stuff is great. I know they can be found at Thorne Bros in their store or online I think.

There is a ton of info in here and in the sponser thread. They sponsor our site and help keep great sites like this free for all our members.

[DTro]

There's something called "Reel Weeds" floating around too.

[PerchJerker]

Reel Weeds is the same thing, just updated since last year

[Deitz Dittrich]

yep as stated dtro.. Reel Weeds is the 2007 version fo the same prodcut by the same company!

[FL SNIPER]

So after a year of use...what's the concensus on this new product? Does it work? Does it help catch suspended, wandering crappies in deeper water? After using it...can you live with out it...or is it as important as the auger, house, and locater? I saw someone setting up a string this weekend and thought it looked very interesting. I suppose I should have went and talked to him about it....but I respected his privacy and did not disturb his fishing.

[Deitz Dittrich]

FL-I could maybe live without them.. But I dont want to .. they have definatly helped me catch more fish.

Dont get me wrong, I was the most sceptical person with this product.. But I have them, and almost always have them with me on trips!

[muskylover9]

How many strings do you guys use? I would rather buy the two pack than spend the money for 4 or 5. Are two good enough?

[FL SNIPER]

Thanks Deitz.

Maybe I'll give them a try out on South Center this winter.

[Gordie]

not trying to take away bussiness from these guys but do you think you could gat the same affect if you used fake x-mas tree branches and attach them to decoy cord? just a thought.

[harvey lee]

My only question is with using the fake weeds is what type of chemical from the fake stuff are you dumping into the lake water. The S.O.S or LaDredge weeds are safe for the water.

[Powerstroke]

There were several threads of people trying to make their own last year and with a little creativity and some time anyone can do it.

[Note from admin: disclaimer-Powerstroke is staff and is stating his opinion but fake weeds will not be the same and very unlikely to be as durable and easy to work with. You can use them and I'm relatively certain they will likely work but when they become a hassle do not assume the Reel Weeds will be a hassle as well. They have several features that make them easily usable time afer time.]

There are some examples in photos about how people use them. Having 4-6 m,eans you can create shapes like a "V" or an arc and that allows you to fish inside of the shape or outside too.

[Deitz Dittrich]

Muskylover- I have 7 I think... I would say a 4 pack would probably be ifine...

FLsnip- let me know when you are heading out and I'll tag along and bring my weeds... I live right next to South Center.

[FL SNIPER]

Deitz,

I do a lot of fishing just east of sunset point. The water depth is only about 8 feet there...where weeds are already present...not sure if that would be an ideal place to try it...I'm guessing not...but maybe doesn't matter?

But I've been meaning to do some fishing in deeper water out there...to the west of sunset point. Maybe I'll find a good area and we can give it a shot.

I have an older royal blue chevy with a topper (if we ever are able to drive out). I fish outside a lot but occasionally have a black two man Sno-Boat (old fishtrap made in japan). I look crabby most of the time but am generally in a good mood...stop by if you happen to see me out there. Been fishing the dinner bell...so I havn't made it out to S. Center yet....but eventually I know I'll be hitting it routinely.

[TundraKing]

WOW! Great replies! Now that you said the name I remember pretty much everything about them. They sound pretty interesting and my Dad has been asking me about them. I guess its finally time to go Xmas shopping!

Thanks Again!

[NWBuck]

The wife bought a GIGANTIC Christmas wreath for the front of the house this year. Hmmmm...it has me thinking

[Durango]

So does each string count as a line in the water then?

[Sutty]

Only if it has a hook on the end.

[BIG DS]

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My only question is with using the fake weeds is what type of chemical from the fake stuff are you dumping into the lake water

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Absolutely right! The weeds we buy at the pet shop or the fake garland that is on sale this time of year are not designed to be used in the water or in these cold temperatures. The SOS product is designed for extreme cold and is non-toxic to our waters. Stay with the guys that already did the research to keep our waters safe. Please.

[Gordie]

Thanks for putting that thought into my head, keeping the waters safe is the most important thing that we sportsman should be concerned with. I will not use anything that is not aproved and that could be toxic. thanks again for that heads up.

[NAPAFISH]

So after reading this post I decided to have a DOY project.

I bought 96'' worth of weeds. Should I make

3 lines with 32 inches

or

4 lines with 24 inches

Any suggestions????

[LoonASea]

I would go buy more and make 4 footers the co that makes SOS quit making 3 ft and went with 4 ft this year ,,makes sense more water collum to fish

Randoid

[Rick]

Make 2 four footers or better yet buy some more and make five 4 footers or four 6 footers. Be warned they will not be the same as the Reel Weeds by LaDredge.

I'm running four six footers and a camera string right now.

Make sure you clean those DOY babies off good before you use them.

If you do get frustrated with the do it yourself weeds, please be sure not to leave them or parts of them out at the lake.

[chris63]

Ok I'll bite,What the -ell are "plants on a string?"Fake or false structure maybe?just wondering?c63

[NAPAFISH]

Chris go to " http://ladredge.com "

Thanks for the info Rick, I guess I will hve to buy more

The directions with these weeds read to wash thoroughly

I cant wait