So a new trend seems to be using a push pole to catch spawning bass. Preston Clark made a big splash by poling on spawn. I have been thinking about this whole poling deal and I want to know what yall think???

Take this poll and see how other feel too.

Dan

You know you can start a poll on the forum, right? Anywho...I use my oar to push the boat around in the shallows...

Jose Wejebe, BABY!!!!

i have a flats boat, and i do a lot of bass fishing in it. just this weekend, i was at lake okeechobee and i poled myself into some water that was 6-8 inches deep. i caught 2 keepers and finished 5th in my club tourny. i ALWAYS use my pushpole when freshwater fishing. especially when my trolling motor starts getting too loud and kicking up lots of mud and weeds.

what kind of push poles do people use in freshwater?

I fish a part of a lake that is real shallow.  I cant have the t motor or big motor in the water.  But at times the bass are scootin along this area feeding.  The push pole I use is my paddle.  

I fish a part of a lake that is real shallow. I cant have the t motor or big motor in the water. But at times the bass are scootin along this area feeding. The push pole I use is my paddle.

Exactly...the paddle is already in the boat, why not use it?

I fish a lot of vegetation that a troll motor wont touch . I use a dried bamboo pole about 2 1/4 inches in diameter .. works perfect .

I have been using a two-piece adjustable telescoping fiber glass pole since 94.    

It collaspes down to 7' and stays in the rod locker year around.

It provides two things, stealth and allows you to move with out stirring or agitating the water were beds can be ruined.

Matt.

Having grown up in Southwest Louisiana I was taught how to push pole long before I was taught how to run an outboard.

Try push polling a 12' long 20 bottom pirogue in the dark to a duck blind

16' telescoping aluminum pole with a duck bill foot

We used push poles a lot on the rivers where I grew up in W.Va.

I did a little research and it seems like stiffy push poles are the most popular. Does anyone have any input, or can recommend any other brands???

I'd like to know more about it.

I used to use a Pole called Stanley Zalinsky but he got pizzed off one day so I bought an 8 foot Kayak paddle.  It works almost as good.  :

Fishing Okeechobee I tend to use a push pole alot

Aquamasters are Octagonal design allows for a better grip and Sure Snap telescopic extension with Sturdy Stainless Steel spring buttons. Available in Two (2) Sizes: 6.5' to 11' or 8.5' to 16' (picture above)

The Original Duck Bill Head and add your own pole

I'd like to give it a try... I got some places around here where that would work great. Tomarrow i'll attepmt to make a pole.... I dont have anything better to do and I wouldn't spend money on one intill i've tried it.

Avid, I had the same problem with my pole, Ron Schyderski. He hated to get out of the boat and push. I have since resorted to using one of the oars on my inflatable.   ;D ;D ;D

The lakes around me are mostly to dingy to sight fish anyway.

Yeah, stiffy push poles are the most popular. My buddy has 17 ft Maverick we go fishing in sometimes and we use a pole. I dont know much about them, i do know they are pricy, starting at about 250 or 300 dollars.

I like preston clark's idea. Just go to play it again sports and find an old pole vault pole. Its perfect!!

Been using one with my smaller boats for years. I use an 8 ft long wooden 2x2. works great. Back when I duck hunted public land, I found all kinds of spawning habitat. Has paid off.

Yeah, stiffy push poles are the most popular. My buddy has 17 ft Maverick we go fishing in sometimes and we use a pole. I dont know much about them, i do know they are pricy, starting at about 250 or 300 dollars.

I like preston clark's idea. Just go to play it again sports and find an old pole vault pole. Its perfect!!

Not to many old pole vaulters in my neighborhood but LOTS of swimming pools.

I have used those extendable poles that you can put different cleaning devices on the end.  Mine is an 8 footer that can be extended to 16'.  They are cheap and readily available.

Remember when I tipped over in my canoe?  Well I had one with me that day.  Alas like Luca Brazi it now swims with the fishes.

Well I have done some more research and it seems like if youre going to pole for any extended amount of time that a light pole makes a great difference. Does anyone have any input on poling with something heavier versus something lighter? Does a heavier pole take its toll on an angler? To me it kinda seems like people will pay big money for fishing rods and tackle, why would they skimp on a push pole? I am gettin serious about purchasing one, what do yall think?

Unless you know the proper techniques required in push poling you will be too tired to be concerned about pole weight or fishing.