A hanging fish fry feeder that grows food instead of dispensing it
Turn the shaded water under your dock into nursery habitat. Each Fish Fry Feeder bar hangs 24 long reclaimed PVC strips that develop a living surface of algae and periphyton — groceries for copepods, aquatic bugs and the fry that feed on them. For pond and lake owners looking for a diy fish feeder for pond use, this one works the natural way: no pellets, no timer, just habitat where young fish already are.
Your two-pack includes
- Two PVC hanging bars
- 24 strips per bar; 48 reclaimed PVC strips total, each 9 feet long
- Heavy 250-pound mono leader
- Brass attachment crimp
- Approximately 40 square feet of total surface area
How do I put it together?
Bend each strip in half and mount both sides to its PVC bar, run the included leader through the center hole and secure it with the supplied brass crimp. The completed pair extends more than five feet below the line; adjust the hanging position for your water depth. Greta Noble reported it was easy to assemble and hang from their dock — and that "the fishing got better right away," with the kids fishing here instead of the neighbors' dock.
Does it attract fish to the dock?
Tom Hansen reported his feeder "holding fish in just a few days," getting greener each day and producing more bugs. The strips sway with waves and current, keeping light and flow on the growing surface.
Where does it hang best?
Under docks, piers and boathouses in freshwater, out of boat traffic and swimming paths. Pair it with bottom-based nursery cover like the Ultra Fine Cradle, or compare the completed Swim Soft Four Pack for dock-adjacent soft cover.
Price includes free shipping.
