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RE: Making a push-pole

All Red'N' to go — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:20:16 GMT

I used PVC 1" tubing, stuffed it with insullation to make it rigid, and two end caps. WORKS GREAT for me to pole around with a 16' gheenoe. You might wanna go a little larger tubing for a bigger boat.

RE: Making a push-pole

irl jeff — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 21:34:27 GMT

find a perfect piece of bamboo that ur hand fits around well. cut it down, let it dry out and taadaa. after drying the pole out it'll weight close to nothing, but when drying it out keep it out of the sun or it'll split.

RE: Making a push-pole

Cracker11 — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 04:39:00 GMT

Yeah,I guess I`m not the best at wash`n down the boat after each trip......mostly just spray it off the night before I take it out :w00t: heck it`s just a John-Boat.........but the Spring broke on the third trip,witch made it a Lame-Duck....:P

So I took it to work,used 1/4" All-Thread and Lock-Nut`s across the bottom of the foot to lock it into place,and that got me a few more trip`s before the feet broke at the Pivit Bolt,leaving me with just the alum cap on the end of my pole.....Dead-Duck :P

Even when it was brand new,it was limited on how you could use it,with alot of drag comming through the water,working harder for half the distance:blink:........I`m sure with Limited Use,and a good Wash`N Oil after each Saltwater Trip,it will last.........but I use mine like a Trolling Motor,if the Outboard ain`t Pushing the boat....I Am ;)

Find someone that does Tig Welding,they should have enough scrap around to make you a nice " Y " Maintainance Free Mud-Tip......and if you have a Cold-One for him when he`s done,it might cost about the same as that Duckfoot......Less Weight,Last Forever,Less Drag :cool:

RE: Making a push-pole

Ozello Red 1 — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:40:28 GMT

I had one for 2 years and sold it with the boat. I washed it down after each use and used a stainless nut, bolt, and washer. Also if you spray a light coat of WD-40 on it after you wash it this will keep it from rustiing.

RE: Making a push-pole

Cracker11 — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 13:48:49 GMT

Duck-Foot will only last for a short time in the Saltwater,not realy worth a Shizt ;)

RE: Making a push-pole

n2o2diver — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:54:55 GMT

Now that sound like a good Idea. Another project to add to my list before MM

RE: Making a push-pole

Ozello Red 1 — Thu, 22 May 2008 14:24:40 GMT

I made one from a 12' wooden dowl rod. Sanded it until it was smooth as glass then applied a water resistant clear coat. To finish it off I purchased a $10 ducks foot from bass pro. It's worked perfert and is in your price range.

RE: Making a push-pole

Cracker11 — Thu, 22 May 2008 02:59:15 GMT

Lowes has 18' wooden Dowles used for hanging clothes in the Closet

1 3/4" Round

Had a friend give me a Rod-Huki,worked perfect for a Mud-Tip ;)

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Great for Small Boat`s :D

RE: Making a push-pole

reelcrazy — Wed, 14 May 2008 14:54:32 GMT

My dad built his pushpole out of PVC and he filled it with GREAT STUFF and then capped the ends. Its lasted for years and he still uses it.

RE: Making a push-pole

wdnboatbuilder — Wed, 14 May 2008 13:29:52 GMT

get you some Doug Fir the length you want the pole or a little longer and cut a slit in the end and fit your plywood foot. then take your fir about 1-1/2" square and make it round, epoxy the foot to the end cover in glass and epoxy the entire pole and paint...simple and you will have a flexible and longlasting pole that is very comfortable and yours

RE: Making a push-pole

sweetlight_photo — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 19:53:51 GMT

To you and anyone else who is interested. I have an 18-foot "Pole Cat" push pole, fiberglass. Pointed aluminum end on one and the to prong on the other. It's an extra one. It has seen some weather and could certainly use a some conditioning, ie; a good sanding, painting and coat of resin or two. The end that the point is in has split a bit so you would need to cut about a foot off of the pole and reseat the point. It's all easy work and I would be glad to help the person who ended up with it. I would take money but just as easily a nice trade if anyone is interested just let me know.

cwaltersart@yahoo.com

RE: Making a push-pole

Chasin tails — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 14:56:33 GMT

there really is no way to beat a "real push pole" if your not poling alot you can make due with something else in my opinion aluminum is the best way but if your poling alot if I were you i would save my money and get a used pole its what I did and I was amazed by how light it was, it was a 20ft pole, lighter than my 12ft aluminum pole

RE: Making a push-pole

MICHAELSrnty — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 13:23:02 GMT

Yeah aluminum or even a wooden dowel like Cracker 11 uses is best, PVC is too flexible for a serious pole unless of coarse you make it rigid from the inside but that could drive up the building cost and if you're going to end up spending a fair amount of money building it, you might as well buy a stiffy. If you still want to try it, the best thing I can think of is to use some of that "Great Stuff" expanding foam, it would make it more rigid without adding much weight. It's still difficult to beat a real push pole as far as the length, and durability, but then again if you are in really skinny water and a small boat then a shorter one could work for ya. Just my opinion.

Good luck

Mike

RE: Making a push-pole

Ed_Sutton — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 19:21:20 GMT

aluminum pole is the best

RE: Making a push-pole

Chasin tails — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 18:47:33 GMT

I have tried PVC and it was WAY to flexible, not stiff enough to get a good push, if I were you I would try a pool stick and cap the ends.

RE: Making a push-pole

MiamiSnook305 — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 18:21:16 GMT

PVC***

RE: Making a push-pole

MiamiSnook305 — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 18:16:52 GMT

I think you can just go to home depot and purchase a long pvs pipe anround 18 to 20 ft long and just cover the tip with a bullet shaped object and i'm pretty sure you wont spend more than 30 dollars.... I think thats what i'm gonna do

Making a push-pole

Redfish & Trout 101 — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 16:52:49 GMT

I have discovered that push poles are an expensive item and am trying to get one for way cheaper. I was hoping to be able to make one from stuff around my house but that did not work out so I was hoping you guys had another way to construct one. I would not use it that often, and it does not have to be perfect or pretty, just something quiet to get me and my boat around. Thanks

PS- was wanting to spend $20 or less on the project