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| Author: | Wilson [ Tue Apr 27, 2010 4:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Who wants to build me a pushpole? |
What do you guys with poling platforms use as far a pushpoles? I saw Cabelas just came out with a new 17' one that collapses and only weighs 5 pounds but there are no reviews on it. I'm looking for one 17-20' but don't want to pay $800 for a Stiffy brand that I would use once a year. http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templ ... jsp.form23 Godevil has a 18' aluminum one for $150 but I heard they are heavy. I have no idea, that's why I wanted to ask. I was thinking about the possibility of a two piece aluminum one with 2 different sizes of pipe and a pin/bolt to hold them together but also let them collapse down for storage. What do y'all think? I am just looking for something long enough to work off my platform, not extremely heavy or cumbersome to store. I would only use it occasionally to sight fish the marsh for redfish. Thanks |
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| Author: | Gigafowl [ Tue Apr 27, 2010 6:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Who wants to build me a pushpole? |
Pool supply guys have 16 foot fiberglass poles for use with life hooks - they are very light and strong - sell for about $100 Might check em out... |
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| Author: | dog walker [ Tue Apr 27, 2010 7:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Who wants to build me a pushpole? |
Wilson call Puglia's I thought that they carried the go devil push poles at one time. If so you can check it out if you pass by there. |
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| Author: | The Shafer [ Tue Apr 27, 2010 7:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Who wants to build me a pushpole? |
i had a GoDevil Pushpole and loved it. I lost it on a lake while running through a bunch of brush. Wish I still had it. They aren't that heavy and are super strong. Ide say they weight about 10 lbs, but that's just e guessing. |
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| Author: | TXSHOCKWAVE [ Wed Apr 28, 2010 6:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Who wants to build me a pushpole? |
if you are going to be poling you need at least a 20' or you are going to wear yourself out with a short pole. |
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| Author: | petrel [ Thu Apr 29, 2010 6:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Who wants to build me a pushpole? |
I've used a Richmar for several years on my Fatboy and have been very pleased with it. They are tough as hell, but sink like a stone if you drop them. http://www.richmarsports.com/Pushpole_Products.html |
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| Author: | med [ Thu Apr 29, 2010 9:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Who wants to build me a pushpole? |
i liked my gd pole because it was good and stout and would float. i need to get another. |
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| Author: | WestEndAngler [ Thu Apr 29, 2010 9:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Who wants to build me a pushpole? |
I found a 20' Stiffy Hybrid for $300 barely used think I'm going to get it. |
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| Author: | jpc014 [ Thu Apr 29, 2010 9:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Who wants to build me a pushpole? |
Stiffy's are the way to go. I got a 10' i made but i will own a good fiberglass one. |
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| Author: | idabilly [ Fri Apr 30, 2010 5:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Who wants to build me a pushpole? |
GatorTrax makes a good all welded push pole, too. They are in Springfield. I think this pole might be very similar to the Go Devil pole. Mudbuddy or Excel or BPS (not sure which one) has a nice cast aluminum foot that you add / weld your own pole too...could customize to the length you want. I have a GatorTrax style pole my buddy made for me. |
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| Author: | Damon Silva [ Tue May 04, 2010 10:42 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Who wants to build me a pushpole? |
I have a 22ft Stiffy Hybrid Graphite Pole. It's very light and works like a charm on my 18ft Ranger skiff. They are alittle pricey if you buy them NEW. I found mine for $400!! It retailed for around $900!!! Look around on some of the fishing forums on the net and you can find them used. |
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| Author: | backwaterballer [ Tue May 04, 2010 10:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Who wants to build me a pushpole? |
I got a 14 ft stiffy on my boat works good. A Buddy gave it to me for changin the oil on his forklift. |
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| Author: | PaulDarensbourg [ Tue May 04, 2010 12:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Who wants to build me a pushpole? |
I have a godevil push pole, I think its 14 foot but I am not 100% sure. Wanna buy it? |
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| Author: | Mitschke [ Tue May 04, 2010 3:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Who wants to build me a pushpole? |
http://www.craiglook.com/all.html?q=stiffy+push+pole |
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| Author: | donlegen [ Tue May 04, 2010 5:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Who wants to build me a pushpole? |
I bought the Gator Foot from Cabalas and a 16 foot wooden pole from Home Depot. Works great kinda heavy but cheap, paid $70 for the whole thing. |
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| Author: | egonz [ Wed May 19, 2010 1:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Who wants to build me a pushpole? |
I saw a sign for push poles in Galiano. Next time I'm in the area, I'll pm the number for ya. |
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| Author: | Wilson [ Wed May 19, 2010 3:02 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Who wants to build me a pushpole? |
I stopped at the Kief Hardware in Cutoff and they had that collapsable pole Cabelas sells. It is a really nice pole and I found a new favorite store. That place has everything. |
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| Author: | dead duk [ Wed May 19, 2010 5:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Who wants to build me a pushpole? |
Go cut a piece of bamboo to the length you want. It will last a lifetime. I have used a bamboo push pole since I was 20 and I am 40 now. If it breaks, cut down another one. |
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| Author: | WAD SHOOTER [ Wed May 19, 2010 7:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Who wants to build me a pushpole? |
I got a long wooden dowl from lowes, fiberglassed it, and put a foot on it. It dont collapse but it lays down against the side of the boat and works like a champ. |
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| Author: | DeathMetalDukk [ Wed May 19, 2010 8:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Who wants to build me a pushpole? |
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