Honey Hole Tree

Honey Hole Tree™

(Patent #8,020,515 B2)

Poly cone with 93 polyethylene limbs at 3′ each.

Fish through without worry of snagging limbs.

Never needs to be replaced – will not rot.

Provides a large 6′ x 7′ wide area of cover.

Includes sufficient weight for most locations.

Can easily be suspended at any depth.

Gamefish find & hold on structure immediately.

Each Honey Hole Tree™ fish cover has over 275′ of flexible tubing that produces a permanent haven for crappie, bass, and catfish.  The cone and limbs are made from environmentally friendly polyethylene.  You can fish through the fish structure without snagging, which puts more fish in the boat and less tackle lost below.  Our fish attractors have over 15,000 square inches of surface area for algae, eggs, and insect larvae to attach to.  The dozen slots around the exterior allow baitfish access to a place to hide, which in turn attracts larger fish.

The Honey Hole Tree™ fish habitat is best utilized in water that is six feet deep or deeper. A cluster of at least three trees in a triangular pattern is the most effective. Sink trees on points or coves and any spot where there is a sharp contrast in water depth. Another prime location is under a floating dock or pier. In deeper water you may want to suspend the tree off the bottom.

Most fish, especially bass and crappie, like to suspend off of the bottom when water depths exceed 15 feet. The Honey Hole Tree™ is the only artificial fish habitat on the market that can be suspended from the bottom. The illustration on left shows a potential layout for three groups each of the Honey Hole Tree and Shrub in a one acre pond.

Honey Hole Shrub

Honey Hole Shrub™  

(Patent #8,020,515 B2)

Poly cone with 84 polyethylene limbs at 26″ each.

Promotes survival of juvenile fish.

Never needs to be replaced – will not rot.

Provides a dense 32″ tall x 6′ wide area of cover.

Maximum area for algae & egg attachment.

Lightweight and easy to assemble – no glue!

Environmentally friendly.

Are you trying to grow trophy bass?

The secret to producing big bass is providing plenty of forage for them to eat.  The Honey Hole Shrub™ will boost baitfish production, especially with those species of fish that attach their eggs to vertical substrate.  This includes fathead minnows, golden shiners, and threadfin shad.  The establishment of shad populations is particularly critical if your goal is to produce double digit largemouth bass.

The Honey Hole Shrub™ fish habitat is designed for placement in water that is 3-4′ deep.  This is the area of the pond or lake that small baitfish live and breed and is ideal for fish cover.  The density of the tubes on our artificial fish habitat provides an escape area for smaller fish.  Also the dome has diamond slots that allow the smaller fish to take shelter inside.  Baitfish have a ready food source from the plankton and insect larvae that cling to the limbs.  The vertical tubes also provide a substrate for the forage fish to lay their eggs on.  This is a three-fold benefit to improving forage production.

Maximizer Kit

Maximizer Kit 

Includes 40 extensions at 3′ each.

Connectors included – no glue needed!

Double the size for a 1/3 of the cost.

Works with both the tree and shrub.

Attaches easily-environmentally friendly.

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Recap the Honey Hole Tree Features…

The massive number of limbs give you 4X the structure per unit.

Suspend the Honey Hole Tree at any depth anywhere.

Hollow cone attracts baitfish and in turn attracts more game fish.

Truly environmentally friendly with no glue required for assembly.

Natural design with flexible limbs is instantly attractive to fish.

Honey Hole Tree includes weight suitable for most locations.

FAQ

FAQ

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 a powder coated steel ring that weighs 5 pounds. It slips over the cone after putting the bottom row of limbs in. 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 like a cinder block 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 shapes give 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.

Testimonials

Testomonials

Brad and Pond King were so professional from the beginning with my inquiry to the installation of the fish structures. Within 30 minutes of placing the structures around my boathouse and lake frontage, small fish fry were using the structures. We have done some fishing since then and have always been able to pull a fish off of them, I am looking forward to spring fishing for crappie because it should be great.

I just finished placing the shrubs. It was so nice to receive all parts and to see them sink as advertised. It was great. Can’t wait for spring to see how well they attract fish. Thanks.

Mike Strohm
Kansas City, MO

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