Dumb pole question.

[newbiedmv]

I run aground on mud a lot. Mostly due to wind and not paying attention.

I have a extending paddle/boat hook that I've been using about 4' long. It works but a 8 foot pole would be better.

I'm considering using a small tree whiteled down and stash it in the rod box, or an 8' 1x3

A collapsible one would be nice. Anyone know if they're made or even what they're called.

Thanks

[Bluebasser86]

You're looking for a push pole like this;

https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/o-h-mfg-duck-bill-push-pole?gmc_feed=t&campid=71700000087427731&adgroupid=58700007424094169&device=c&keyword=92700066839398978&Channel=ps&&ogmap=SEM|PLN|GOOG|SHOP|c|OUT||Non-Brand-SmartShopping-Outdoor-Upspend|Stream|||&gclid=Cj0KCQjwlOmLBhCHARIsAGiJg7nW02vFuh5JcIgFFmp22S6es9aD_pgShaHbjjQM_MPuZskb7Dp_9H0aAjGPEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

That one is a 2 piece, but they make telescoping ones also. The issue with telescoping models is if you don't get them locked in and push, they'll collapse.

[GRiver]

Go to garden section at Lowe’s or Home Depot, they have 1” fiberglass tree stakes, garden poles, they may call it something different. I got 2 of the  1”x6’ for stick pins (shallow water anchors) and use as a push pole. I put PVC tee handles on them, tee handle down for push pole and tee handle up for anchoring.

You can search “ home made shallow water anchors”too, some utube videos come up.

I they come in 1”x 4’,6’,8’ lengthens.

[OldManLure]

Google ‘collapsible boat hook’.  There are quite a few, and enough variation in them to fit your needs.

[TnRiver46]

Start paying attention and quit getting stuck in the mud haha

[Bankc]

5 hours ago, GRiver said:

Go to garden section at Lowe’s or Home Depot, they have 1” fiberglass tree stakes, garden poles, they may call it something different. I got 2 of the  1”x6’ for stick pins (shallow water anchors) and use as a push pole. I put PVC tee handles on them, tee handle down for push pole and tee handle up for anchoring.

You can search “ home made shallow water anchors”too, some utube videos come up.

I they come in 1”x 4’,6’,8’ lengthens.

That's why I use for my kayak stakeout pole.  Cost me nothing because I already had everything.  It's kind of flexible though.  I don't know how well it would work for a push pole if the boat was pretty heavy.  

[GRiver]

2 hours ago, Bankc said:

That's why I use for my kayak stakeout pole.  Cost me nothing because I already had everything.  It's kind of flexible though.  I don't know how well it would work for a push pole if the boat was pretty heavy.  

I started out with the tree stakes that looked like green rebar but they were some kind of plastic. I bent those pretty quick. The ones I have now are solid fiberglass, they push my boat pretty good. 
boat is 500lb dry weight + motor 25hp 4 stroke, fuel 6 gal, plus gear and my butt 170lb. I would guess little over 1000 lb 

 

[NavyToad]

I use an old pole from a swimming pool skimmer net. 8’ and works great. 
 

[A-Jay]

I use a Super Stick telescopic push pole

Works great.

A-Jay

[Chris Catignani]

I use a 7' piece of closet rod (oak).

[Smalls]

https://www.yakattack.us/parknpole-link-pnpl-8/

 

Comes in 2 pieces, and they offer extensions if you need. 

[newbiedmv]

Wow had no idea this was an issue. I only heard of push poles for swamp use.

Thanks for all the suggestions. 

I was just going to cut a 1x3 in half and put in some type of connector. Or use a piece of 2" pvc with a coupler. I like the T idea I'll always run aground. 

 

 

[newbiedmv]

On 10/28/2021 at 3:15 PM, A-Jay said:

I use a Super Stick telescopic push pole

Works great.

A-Jay

@Junger let me tag along once in the mattawon or something like that creek (tidal)and he had one. I kept wondering why as it seemed to short for his boat.

The stuff he goes through he needs it.

 

[TnRiver46]

How bout a 10’ section of galvanized water pipe?? I was pushing this upstream through some long shoals one day and a tiny fiberglass skiff with a jet motor passed me…… but not by much . I think I’ve hit 7 mph with it but it’s even louder than you might imagine. I push way upstream and sit for a while, letting all the fish I spooked calm down before floating back through