How does Pond King’s artificial fish habitat compare to the other habitat on the market?

Our artificial fish habitat has a higher-than average limb count which results in a lot more surface area for the accumulation of periphyton. Plus, the materials we use to make our habitat are biologically inert, so they aren't just safe for your pond today, they are safe for the life of the product. Honey Hole Products Other Artificial Fish Habitat HDPE with added UV inhibitor is highly resistant to degradation from exposure to sunlight, temperature extremes, and acidic or alkaline conditions. Environmental degradation causes PVC to become brittle, and long term structural integrity of PVC habitat in shallow aquatic environments is problematic. HDPE and LDPE used are biologically inert materials and are the same type of plastic approved by the FDA for use in the food storage industry. PVC is a mixture of vinyl chloride and phthalate based plasticizers, and other additives; many of which are suspected carcinogens and endocrine disruptors. Only clean, environmentally nontoxic, durable material is used to construct Honey Hole Artificial Habitat. LDPE is sourced from virgin material free from contaminants. The manufacture, use and disposal of PVC is not "green." The release of dioxin - a persistent and highly toxic chemical - occurs during synthesis and incineration. HDPE is sourced from recycling factory re-grind material verified for environmental safety and quality, to reduce unnecessary waste and promote sustainability. PVC can contain biocides that are designed to deter microbial growth which may negatively affect bacterial diversity in biofilm that accumulates on submerged artificial habitat constructed from re-purposed PVC products.

Honey Hole Reeds

Name: Honey Hole Reeds
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (6 reviews)

Tossing Honey Hole Reeds artificial fish habitat into pond

Honey Hole Reeds (originally called Honey Hole Grass) are ideal for providing cover and food for juvenile fish as they start venturing out into deeper water. When placed in water 4-6 feet deep, the Honey Hole Reeds help improve your bluegill and other baitfish reproduction and survival rates. Plus, it protects your fish from avian predation in the winter, thereby reducing the need for supplemental stockings and increasing your bass growth rates. 1 pack gives you 3 bases with 3 stems each. Opt for the multi-packs for additional discounts -- the more you buy, the more you save!

Water Depth
4'-6'

Footprint
4'x4'

Life Stage
Juvenile

More Specs

Imitates natural cover
Quickly accumulates periphyton
Improves baitfish survival

$109.00

Specifications

Water Depth
4'-6'

Usable Surface Area
30 sq. ft.

Height
4'

Footprint
4'x4'

Weight
9 lbs.

Leaf Limb Count
72 leaves/9 limbs

Life Stage
Juvenile

More Details

Each Honey Hole Brush includes:

(1) Retainer
(1) Plastic Float
(10) 4’ Horizontal Limbs
(1) 6’ Stem with Weight

The "Combo Pack" consists of 1 pack of Honey Hole Reeds and 1 Honey Hole Brush.

When you order artificial fish habitat online, it will be shipped to you via ground and the fees are calculated at checkout. Typically, it takes less than a week for us to process your order for shipping from our facility in Lindsay, Texas, but if it's during the busy season, or you've ordered quite a few products, it might take a little extra time. When it ships, you’ll receive a confirmation email including your tracking number.

All of Pond King’s artificial fish habitat carries a 1 year limited warranty on any manufacturer defects. While we stand behind our products, we aren't obligated to replace parts that are misused (eaten by otters, beavers, snapping turtles, stolen or tampered with) or damaged due to normal wear and tear. But we love a good story so if any of the above applies to you, shoot us an email (with pictures, please) to let us know what happened.

The Honey Hole Brush requires very little assembly, and can be completed in just a few minutes without tools or glue. Just remove the Brush from the box, then group the leaves at the top of the main stem and slide through the center hole of each of the horizontal limbs, spacing the limbs evenly down the stem. Then, insert the sealed float at the top of the stem, and then push the retainer into the pre-drilled hole. Lastly, turn the horizontal limbs to create a random pattern and spread the leaves apart by folding them backward against each limb. Once completed, toss it into water that is 7 to 10 feet deep.

Download the full assembly instructions here.

FAQ

Fish need cover. They either go to it to feed, or they go to it to avoid being eaten. Submerged vegetation is valuable as habitat for predatory species like Bass or Crappie and for forage species like Bluegill. Pond King’s fisheries biologists designed the Honey Hole product line to augment or replace naturally occurring aquatic vegetation to attract game fish (the fish that use cover as ambush to help them feed) and protect forage fish (the species that use habitat to hide from predation).

Our artificial fish habitat is designed for pond and lake owners to help with fish population management without a lot of vegetation control. Natural vegetation can be difficult to control for two primary reasons; Vegetation can take over the environment, Structure can, and almost always does, decay. For those reasons, it’s not always easy to manage naturally occurring habitat. Our fish habitat is intended to provide an effective and affordable alternative to natural cover types for a variety of purposes and objectives. All of Pond King’s artificial fish habitat is safe for the environment, reduces the likelihood of snagged lures, is easy to assemble and deploy, doesn’t decay, and you can find it using your fish finder, so locating your honey hole season after season is a snap.

The Honey Hole Reeds and Dock Dropper ship fully assembled. The other Honey Hole products require some minimal assembly, which can easily be done in your shop or at your pond, but never with any toxic glues!

Absolutely not! The Honey Hole Tower as well as the Honey Hole Brush, Shrub, Tree, Grass Beds and Reeds can just be tossed into the water from your boat or the shore. You just drop the Dock Dropper from your dock (as the name implies), secure it to your deck and you are good to go.

Pond King’s Honey Hole artificial fish habitat is made of High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) and is designed to be assembled without any toxic glues or adhesives, so yes it is safe for the environment. In fact, given that it doesn’t degrade overtime and minimizes the number of lures snagged that land on the bottom of the lake or pond, some might even say our artificial fish habitat is good for the environment!

Our artificial fish habitat has a higher-than average limb count which results in a lot more surface area for the accumulation of periphyton. Plus, the materials we use to make our habitat are biologically inert, so they aren't just safe for your pond today, they are safe for the life of the product.

Honey Hole Products	Other Artificial Fish Habitat
HDPE with added UV inhibitor is highly resistant to degradation from exposure to sunlight, temperature extremes, and acidic or alkaline conditions.	Environmental degradation causes PVC to become brittle, and long term structural integrity of PVC habitat in shallow aquatic environments is problematic.
HDPE and LDPE used are biologically inert materials and are the same type of plastic approved by the FDA for use in the food storage industry.	PVC is a mixture of vinyl chloride and phthalate based plasticizers, and other additives; many of which are suspected carcinogens and endocrine disruptors.
Only clean, environmentally nontoxic, durable material is used to construct Honey Hole Artificial Habitat. LDPE is sourced from virgin material free from contaminants.	The manufacture, use and disposal of PVC is not "green." The release of dioxin - a persistent and highly toxic chemical - occurs during synthesis and incineration.
HDPE is sourced from recycling factory re-grind material verified for environmental safety and quality, to reduce unnecessary waste and promote sustainability.	PVC can contain biocides that are designed to deter microbial growth which may negatively affect bacterial diversity in biofilm that accumulates on submerged artificial habitat constructed from re-purposed PVC products.

This Artificial Fish Habitat At-a-Glance chart shows the ideal depth and placement for each type of artificial fish habitat, and you can find helpful information in our Habitat Selection Guide . If you still have questions, give us a call at (940) 305-0490 and our fisheries biologist can help you decide.

We’re happy to answer any questions you may have. Let us help you determine if the Honey Hole Reeds is right for you.

★★★★★

It does not get any easier for installation then take it out of the box & toss it in the water. I have created several levels of habitat in my pond per Pond King's expert advice.

Kavin M., Verified Customer

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Cover for juvenile fish headed to deeper water

If raising trophy-class bass is your goal, you need a self-sustaining broodstock of baitfish. And in order to have a broodstock of baitfish, you need to provide protection for the juvenile fish so they can grow to at least 3 inches in length. The Honey Hole Reeds provide that extra layer of structure to help your fish make it to the adult stage of life to reproduce - thereby reducing the need for supplemental stockings.

Periphyton holds the fish

The Honey Hole Reeds not only provide the complex structure the juvenile fish need to hide from the lurking bass, but they also provide an important food source. With their exceptionally high limb-count, the Honey Hole Reeds quickly accumulates periphyton - which helps hold the juvenile fish.

Environmentally friendly

The Honey Hole Reeds are made from High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) - which is biologically inert and is the same material the FDA has approved for food storage. We never use any glues or adhesives, so you don’t have to worry about the Reeds off-gassing toxins over-time. And because the leaves are snag resistant, you won’t end up with lures cluttering up your fishery floor.