Push Pole Holder / Stake out Tool

[Putershark]

Though it does not have all the features (nor the price tag) of a Power-Pole which I cannot live without anymore, here is another way of staking out your boat on a budget

http://www.holdmypole.com/index.asp

I have a telescoping aluminum pole with a mud foot, it was made for poling duck boats, but it pushes my 170 around pretty good, it extends out to 12 feet, then collaspes back to about 4-1/2 feet, and I can lay it in the bottom of the boat crosswise behind the seat.
It's sure isn't those kevlar beauties the guides use, but I have no compliants.

[Putershark]

I would like to see some pictures of that tool if you don't mind posting some?

Thanks!

Will do,
Give me a day or two, I'll get them for ya.

Hey Puter,
Here's a couple pics of that aluminum push pole I have.
Like I said, it's not a composite pole, but it get's me in to where I need to go and for less than $50.00 I can deal with it's short comings.
It's made by Avery It's called Tracloc Push Pole and it's only 10 ft. but I'm standing on the back of my 170 and not a platform so I can get pretty good leverage with.

[Davekfl]

Hey Putershark
Since I cant afford a powerpole, what would you think is the best way to attach this bracket to the transom. Do you think it needs thrubolting with a backer plate or just screws and rule?
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Davekfl ( Sarasota, Florida)

[Putershark]

Dave,
I would think that screws and rule would work, but before making any more holes in your hull, you may want to consider this product instead

http://www.cajunanchor.com/video.cfm

Tight Lines and let me know when you are ready for a flats trip Brother

[jebsr50]

I would love to have a power pole. hopefully one day. Here in Charlotte Harbor I do a lot of trolling certain times of the year. Canals for snook and the bay for spanish mackeral and Ling ,better known as Cobia by most. The point to the story is I put rod holders on my platform on my 17 logic to troll with. An old boy gave me a two piece fiberglass pole I think it was used for painting or something anyway it works great in the flats and back country. A couple of the rod holders "2"pvc" were clamped on vertical instead of an angle so I put the pole through the pvc and into the bottom. Now thats not a power pole but it will do till I can do better. Good Fishin....J.B.

[OspreyVic]

I am in the process of installing my push pole bracket from Hold My Pole. Will post pictures when the job is finished.

[Davekfl]

Hi Vic
Which bracket did you buy? Did you also buy a push pole? What length?
dave