ArtificiAl reefs--chicken coops, etc

Rastaman · 11-27-2011, 09:05 AM

Hello everyone,

I took some time off from the forum as I was traveling and have not been fishing much. I just logged on and found my inbox was full with inquiries about putting out reef materials and chicken coups.

The answer is yes we are still running loads. We have coops and concrete materials. Still running about 450 a spot for two coops. Sorry to those to whom I did not provide a timely response.

tomnmendy · 11-28-2011, 08:57 PM

just curious, how big is a coop or two coops as you say? absolutely no idea.

Bucket of Bait · 01-18-2012, 04:05 PM

I'm interested. Shoot me a pm

CComfort12 · 01-23-2012, 09:49 PM

can you provide some additional contact info for yourself for is who are new to the forum? Thank you

capt mike · 01-23-2012, 10:08 PM

Each coop is 48" wide and 52" tall and 8' long-has five shelves in it and weighs 750 lbs. with the fiberglass shelves in it. Make your reefs 2 coops fastened together 1 coop isn't enough weight for a descent reef and 2 coops fastened together won't tumble in a bad (cyclonic storm). The tree hugging state of Florida makes you remove the shelves which is pure ignorance as the shelves are locked in the structure and the triggerfish love the fiberglass!

bigrick · 02-02-2012, 12:03 PM

Where can I buy coops?

capt mike · 02-02-2012, 12:14 PM

I have a few for sale they are in Orange Beach alabama at the reefmakers yard. $120 each. Phone is 251-747-5751

bigrick · 02-02-2012, 12:18 PM

They weigh 450? what are the deminions? thinking how many I could fit on a F150 with a 10x6 trailor

bigrick · 02-02-2012, 12:31 PM

I'll take a couple, just got to find some time to come pick them up. Will call you in the next few days, thanks

ryanbr · 02-13-2012, 10:39 AM

Fyi. Keep in mind that's 750lbs, not 450. And they aren't easy to handle. You've got to have a way to load em. But I disagree on the single coup. For the everyday guy, 1 coup will produce nicely. But $450 for a double aint bad. If I had my choice I'd rather have twice the spots spread out in different depths than just a couple doubles. If possible I also like them them on their side rather than on their back. That way when I dive the shelves are parallel with the bottom. Just my preference. And I wouldn't put them on your boat if that's what you're thinking.

11-27-2011, 09:05 AM	#1
Rastaman Senior Member Mingo Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 121	ArtificiAl reefs--chicken coops, etc Hello everyone, I took some time off from the forum as I was traveling and have not been fishing much. I just logged on and found my inbox was full with inquiries about putting out reef materials and chicken coups. The answer is yes we are still running loads. We have coops and concrete materials. Still running about 450 a spot for two coops. Sorry to those to whom I did not provide a timely response.

01-23-2012, 10:08 PM	#5
capt mike Senior Member Mingo Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 105	coop measurements Each coop is 48" wide and 52" tall and 8' long-has five shelves in it and weighs 750 lbs. with the fiberglass shelves in it. Make your reefs 2 coops fastened together 1 coop isn't enough weight for a descent reef and 2 coops fastened together won't tumble in a bad (cyclonic storm). The tree hugging state of Florida makes you remove the shelves which is pure ignorance as the shelves are locked in the structure and the triggerfish love the fiberglass!

02-02-2012, 12:03 PM	#6
bigrick Mines Bigger Sailfish Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Fort Walton Beach Posts: 1,243	Where can I buy coops? __________________ 2002 236 Key Largo w/ 2011 200 optimax

02-02-2012, 12:14 PM	#7
capt mike Senior Member Mingo Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 105	Coops for sale I have a few for sale they are in Orange Beach alabama at the reefmakers yard. $120 each. Phone is 251-747-5751

02-02-2012, 12:18 PM	#8
bigrick Mines Bigger Sailfish Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Fort Walton Beach Posts: 1,243	They weigh 450? what are the deminions? thinking how many I could fit on a F150 with a 10x6 trailor __________________ 2002 236 Key Largo w/ 2011 200 optimax

11-28-2011, 08:57 PM	#2
tomnmendy 26' blue sea hunt Mingo Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Santa Rosa Beach - Head out thru Destin pass Posts: 153	just curious, how big is a coop or two coops as you say? absolutely no idea.

01-18-2012, 04:05 PM	#3
Bucket of Bait Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 47	I'm interested. Shoot me a pm

01-23-2012, 09:49 PM	#4
CComfort12 Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 40	can you provide some additional contact info for yourself for is who are new to the forum? Thank you

02-02-2012, 12:31 PM	#9
bigrick Mines Bigger Sailfish Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Fort Walton Beach Posts: 1,243	I'll take a couple, just got to find some time to come pick them up. Will call you in the next few days, thanks __________________ 2002 236 Key Largo w/ 2011 200 optimax

02-13-2012, 10:39 AM	#10
ryanbr Senior Member Mingo Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 168	Fyi. Keep in mind that's 750lbs, not 450. And they aren't easy to handle. You've got to have a way to load em. But I disagree on the single coup. For the everyday guy, 1 coup will produce nicely. But $450 for a double aint bad. If I had my choice I'd rather have twice the spots spread out in different depths than just a couple doubles. If possible I also like them them on their side rather than on their back. That way when I dive the shelves are parallel with the bottom. Just my preference. And I wouldn't put them on your boat if that's what you're thinking.

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