Tapping Maples in Flooded Areas

[Andy VT]

Holy cow people!
He wants to know if one can/should tap flooded maple trees.
Yes, he mentioned that they happen to be silvers but that has nothing to do with the information wanted.
He wants to know if tapping flooded trees is a good idea from a final product perspective and maybe sugar content.
Sounds like, yes, tap 'em? (if you can get to 'em)?

[Pdiamond]

Most of what I have read about Red Maples is that on lines with vacuum they flow rather well. without vacuum some flow well and others don't. Dave K. does/has a lot more information about red maples than I.

[Ghs57]

Many of my maples are in swampy areas or creekside. I never hesitated tapping them, and my customers say nothing tastes like my syrup. It does make working in these area a bit messy, with water boots a necessity. Stringing my lines back and across the creek (multiple times) makes for an interesting balancing act. But it's well worth it. They run great.

[ScottT]

That's good to hear. We have several places where we have maples in hard to reach areas. Setting some lines should make it easier. I just didn't want to waste time tapping trees in flooded areas if it creates an off taste in the syrup.