push pole?

[dan z]

I have tried a couple different manufactured push poles and they just dont seem to excel in what I put them through I was wondering what people are doing for home jobbers. I have thought about a couple different things but want some input on what you guys/gals are using.

[laportian]

I harvest wild rice each year and I usually go get a straight balsm tree that is about 20 feet tall. Cut it down, delimb, and peel the bark off. Then trim it down to about 15-17 feet and get the end ready for a duck bill. It usually takes a few days to dry out. Make sure you don't get a tree with too big of a base. If you do whittle it down. You want to have it be very light but very strong. Some ricers use cedar trees.

[leech~~]

I bought a long wooden hand rail at the Nard's and painted it reed green. You can buy the opening push ends to put on them at FF and other stores if needed.

[Gordie]

Dan I broke three store bought push poles then I used a concrete bull float handle, its a older one that pushes together and button locks but I think the screw together would work great also. I will look around to see if I have any extra ones laying around I buoght a bunch of concrete stuff at and auction and from my bro-inlaw

[dan z]

Dan I broke three store bought push poles then I used a concrete bull float handle, its a older one that pushes together and button locks but I think the screw together would work great also. I will look around to see if I have any extra ones laying around I buoght a bunch of concrete stuff at and auction and from my bro-inlaw

I wonder were a guy can find one of dem things

[EW6]

Have done the same thing. Bought a 2x2 at the lumber yard. Sanded the end down so a duck bill fit on it, then sanded down the edges. Haven't replaced the one I built 10 years ago. Indestructable and cheap.

[BrdHunter01]

We also bought a handrail at menards.... We had to tighten the duck bill once in about 4 years. Works great!

[Mark_W]

Pole Vault poles. Can usually pick up ones no longer in use at the local junior or senior high school.

Mark

[dan z]

Ended up with a 12' handrail from lowes added a duck bill works great, dont know why we went without for so long

[Scott M]

Push Pole Question

I have an Avery telescoping push pole and hate it. Leaks water all over the place when it fills with water. I like my handrail push pole the best.

[Gordie]

I wonder were a guy can find one of dem things

Well now thast you ask mine is on the bottom of Mille Lacs lake lost on Friday Mornings hunt so if I have an extra I might have to use it my self