Poling a boat in a duck marsh

[BrentD]

I'm thinking about next season already. I will have the time to significantly up my game, which would entail using my boat - something I have avoided to this point.

To that end, I am looking for a suitable pole for moving a small aluminum boat across shallow, soft, cattail marshes with channels too narrow for rowing. Is there someone that makes such things? Something that breaks down or telescopes would be ideal. I could make something but I'm hoping something is made specifically for this that would be better than building a take down pole from wooden coat closet rods or stair railing dowels. I have a motor but would prefer not to use it for half a dozen reasons.

 

[SFC B]

Here are some push poles....

Push Poles for Boats | Adjustable and Fiberglass Push Poles | West Marine

Shop push poles at West Marine, including adjustable poles, poles with extra tough anchoring tips and more. Get free shipping to home or in store!

www.westmarine.com

with something like this for the pushend.....

https://www.amazon.com/Line-Duck-Web-Foot-Marsh-Green/dp/B001CJUO3Q/ref=sr_1_43?dchild=1&keywords=Push+Pole+for+Boats&qid=1611447347&sr=8-43

Cabela's Northern Flight Push Pole Duck Marsh Foot Attachment | Cabela's

www.cabelas.com

 

[mtmiller]

Lots of them out there. I have a telescoping one that fits in my 10' marsh boat. The one I have is pretty old, but has held up very well. I recommend octagon (or similar) tubing over round.

 

[mtmiller]

Pretty sure I got mine at Mack's, but don't see it on there. Here is one they do have that might be of interest. Of course you will also need to pick up a foot.

Banded Trac-Loc Push Pole

Banded Push PoleThe Trac-Loc is a 3-section, all-aluminum pole that collapses to 54″ total length for storage in practically any boat box. The unique tongue-in-groove extrusion design allows you to slide adjust the pole in the dark. Stainless steel push-button adjustments make the Trac-Loc a

www.mackspw.com

 

[mtmiller]

Square tubing on this one, but might be of interest.

 

[Addicting]

I'm thinking about next season already. I will have the time to significantly up my game, which would entail using my boat - something I have avoided to this point.

To that end, I am looking for a suitable pole for moving a small aluminum boat across shallow, soft, cattail marshes with channels too narrow for rowing. Is there someone that makes such things? Something that breaks down or telescopes would be ideal. I could make something but I'm hoping something is made specifically for this that would be better than building a take down pole from wooden coat closet rods or stair railing dowels. I have a motor but would prefer not to use it for half a dozen reasons.

I have one sitting in the basement I could sell you. It’s a telescopic duck foot.

 

[BrentD]

I have one sitting in the basement I could sell you. It’s a telescopic duck foot.

Sounds promising. Shoot me a PM.

 

[Zootownelk]

They have them at JAX and Sportsmen Warehouse, Scheels, and Bass Pro. Telescoping push poles. I have an old wood one and got a metal telescoping pole 2 years ago. You need to buy the pole and then the foot for it. They work very well. I believe mine is Avery brand.