stakeout poles
The size wooden dowel that fits inside the 3/4" PVC is not nearly strong enough on its own. You'd probably have to go way up in size, over an inch, to use just the dowel. That 50 cent dowel inside that 50 cent piece of PVC makes for a pretty stiff stakeout pole.
Or you could get some fancy wood stick from a far away land, burnish it up nicely with a torch, wrap a bit of leather lacing around the grip and use that. It could also be a very nice pointing device.
Neither the PVC pipe or wooden dowel are stong enough on their own. Together, it is indestructible (how's that for a prove me wrong challenge?)
Or you could get some fancy wood stick from a far away land, burnish it up nicely with a torch, wrap a bit of leather lacing around the grip and use that. It could also be a very nice pointing device.
Neither the PVC pipe or wooden dowel are stong enough on their own. Together, it is indestructible (how's that for a prove me wrong challenge?)
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Time for me to chime in, could not stand it any longer.
Now I did not invent kayak fishing but there sure is a whole lot of talking here about one of the simplest things you need for kayak fishing. Isn't simplicity one of the top ten reason people got into kayak fishing???
We are talking about a stake out pole here guys/gals!! Pretty simple item. I have had my $1.50 (probably less) pvc stake out pole for 2 years now and have never had a problem. It has never broken, not held the yak, not stuck in the ground, etc. I just cut a section from a piece laying around the garage and glued a "T" on the top, like I said pretty simple.
For those that have the fancy high $$$ pole from Capt Dick, congrats on your purchase. I just am shaking my head that we can have a 2 page and running thread with close to 200 views and almost 20 replies on a simple stake out pole. Am I missing something??? Is it that complicated???
Now I did not invent kayak fishing but there sure is a whole lot of talking here about one of the simplest things you need for kayak fishing. Isn't simplicity one of the top ten reason people got into kayak fishing???
We are talking about a stake out pole here guys/gals!! Pretty simple item. I have had my $1.50 (probably less) pvc stake out pole for 2 years now and have never had a problem. It has never broken, not held the yak, not stuck in the ground, etc. I just cut a section from a piece laying around the garage and glued a "T" on the top, like I said pretty simple.
For those that have the fancy high $$$ pole from Capt Dick, congrats on your purchase. I just am shaking my head that we can have a 2 page and running thread with close to 200 views and almost 20 replies on a simple stake out pole. Am I missing something??? Is it that complicated???
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stakeout pole
wallyword has a aluminum walking stick aka stakeout pole retracks in three sections with lanyard twist locks, swiss army brand $10.00 works great
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Made mine last week. 1/2 inch pvc with 1/2 inch dowel rod inside. I had to do some sanding to get the rod to fit, but it's snug. Looks pretty sturdy, but I can put a bow in her if I try.
I can't complain for $3.00 or less...
Will test her this weekend. I am thinking about making another at 3/4 an inch, but may not have to......
I can't complain for $3.00 or less...
Will test her this weekend. I am thinking about making another at 3/4 an inch, but may not have to......
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Whatcha doin with the other pole?ozmo wrote:Just to add to the simplicity thread,
I use my old ski pole with a clip attached and some line. Definitely doesn't bend. Holds really well. Haven't found a downside yet. Cost basically 0 since it was my backup set of poles and I never get to ski anymore. I just cut the basket at the end off.
Ken