How long should my push pole be?
Push pole length. In practical application, the length of your push pole has very little to do with the length of your boat. If you are poling from a platform, we recommend at least 18 feet, although a 16-ft pole will suffice for platforms less than 24 inches.
How much does a push pole cost?
Prices range from under $200 to more than $1,500, depending on materials and length. Graphite push poles or carbon-fiber push poles are extremely light, stiff and the most expensive. Fiberglass push poles are more affordable yet weigh more.
What is a push pole used for?
In addition to stalking fish on the flats a push pole can be used to propel the boat when the big motor and trolling motor cannot be used. In heavy cover or up shallow grab your push pole and get on out of there. You can also use your pole to stake out the boat for quick convenient anchoring.
What is a stiffy pole?
They are 100% graphite composite construction in a smaller diameter pole to reduce the weight. The poles are recommended for ultra light boats only and not intended for stake out use. They are available from 18′ to 24′ *Stiffy Push poles are available for purchase online but we do not ship 1 piece push poles.
How do you get water out of a push pole?
If water ever gets between the two poles, release the lock all the way, collapse/retract the pole enough so that when the foot is between your feet you can reach the outer pole and slowly pull it down to the completely retracted position. This will force and amount of water out around the lock.
Can you anchor with a push pole?
In the shallows, a stakeout pole or push-pole makes the best anchor. This simple hitch holds without slipping yet releases easily with a tug on the tag end.
How much does a pole vault pole cost?
A new pit can cost anywhere from $15,000 to $26,000 and a full-range of poles, which differ among height and weight, can cost up to $10,000.
How long should a canoe pole be?
approximately 11 to 12 feet long
The traditional pole is wood and approximately 11 to 12 feet long and 1-2 inches diameter. Some choose to carve there own from spruce, ash or tamarack. Other polers simply buy an aluminum one. A metal shoe is suppose to be added to one end of the pole to help grab the bottom of the river.