Stakeout Pole

seeinred · Post by **seeinred** » Sat Nov 25, 2006 2:35 pm

Who here has made their own stakeout pole and has some photos/instructions on how to do it? I was thinking PVC, but then again I'm not sure how sturdy it would be.

wiggleyourjig · Post by **wiggleyourjig** » Sat Nov 25, 2006 3:00 pm

http://www.captdick.net/index.html
Spend the $65 for this stakeout pole you wont be disappointed.

JayB · Post by **JayB** » Sat Nov 25, 2006 3:08 pm

I use a pool cue. $16 at Wal-Mart.

It has flames on it so it is pretty cool.

Check this thread:
http://cybermessageboard.ehost.com/padd ... php?t=7074

Blindmullet · Post by **Blindmullet** » Sat Nov 25, 2006 6:53 pm

1. Broom Stick (paint it if you think it will clash with your Columbia wear

)
2. 3/4" PVC T
3. 4-6" of PVC cut on a 45Â°
4. Glue the ends on (Gorilla Glue,Goop ect.)

If you don't want to use the scupper hole add a line...

Chief1600 · Post by **Chief1600** » Sat Nov 25, 2006 8:18 pm

Mine is a 6' long piece of 3/4" sch 40 PVC I had left over with a T that I bought, spray painted bright orange. Total outlay with paint = $5.00. Cut the end at an angle to help it dig into the bottom. Plenty durable so far, no problems in choppy water and strong winds. The 3/4" fits a Marquesa scupper. I used 1/2" to fit my sons Mojo, it seems to be okay but flexes quite a bit more, if it does break I'll probably re-doe it with a dowel inside.

wiggleyourjig · Post by **wiggleyourjig** » Sat Nov 25, 2006 8:36 pm

Gorilla glue $6
PVC $5
wooden dowel $5
paint $4
$20 in gas
Total $40

This is indestructable and wont wear out because of exposure like PVC does.

houdini · Post by **houdini** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 11:27 am

Hows $30????

The long one is one piece fiberglas.
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/produc ... hite-Shaft

Rik · Post by **Rik** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 11:41 am

wiggleyourjig wrote: Gorilla glue $6
PVC $5
wooden dowel $5
paint $4
$20 in gas
Total $40

Right.........

Gorilla Glue is $6 is you use the whole bottle. Probably more like 50 cents worth.

PVC - a 10' piece is $5. Call this $2.50 although I used a piece that was laying around from another project. Same with the Tee fitting, had one in the garage.

Wooden dowel is about $2

Paint - paint?

Gas - $20 maybe if that is all you went to get and you have to drive a long, long way. At 20 mpg, $20 is a 200 mile round trip. Nobody goes that far to find a Home Depot. Let's call this $3 and assume you make a special trip just for the stakeout pole.

Realistic total - $8.00

My PVC stakeout pole has lasted 3 years so far with no sign of decline.

Dustin · Post by **Dustin** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 12:53 pm

I just hang my foot over the side and anchor the boat...pretty cheap

.

wiggleyourjig · Post by **wiggleyourjig** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 3:48 pm

Rik, you asume everyone has stuff laying around the house. Most guys need to go to home depot to stock up. And what man do you know that can go in home depot and leave spending only $8. And who the hell gets 20 miles to the gallon? If I drive my truck to the 7-11 it costs $5. Point is I dont work for Capt. Dick or get a profit, Just letting the guy know its a fine piece of equiptment.

Rik · Post by **Rik** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 5:53 pm

wiggleyourjig wrote: And who the hell gets 20 miles to the gallon?

I do....

Yes, Capt. Dick's stakeout pole is a fine piece of equipment. It is the Rolls Royce of stakeout poles and I've said that often. There isn't a better built stake out pole out there.

I just can't bring myself to spend $70 on a stake I'm going to stick in the mud when a $5 piece of PVC will do the job just as well. Nothing wrong with those that do spend the money, though.

srsfsu · Post by **srsfsu** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 6:33 pm

I agree with Rik here. I just can't fathom spending that kind of money on a stake out pole.

I'm gonna build my own.

And I get way over 20 miles a gallon. Hondas rule your face.

wiggleyourjig · Post by **wiggleyourjig** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 6:36 pm

I usually wind up poling more than I paddle when im on a flat. And I couldnt be happier with the pole.

seeinred · Post by **seeinred** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 6:43 pm

Well, I don't exactly have the money to buy a $75 stake out pole, I think I'll be making my own.

Thanks for the replies though guys!

LivelyBaits · Post by **LivelyBaits** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 8:54 am

Spencer,
Talk to Heywood. He makes really good stake out poles. NEIL

shamus · Post by **shamus** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 6:45 pm

I get 20 mpg but I have to coast down hill the last 5 miles