"Your One- Stop Shop From Pulpit to Prop"
| 727 S. Krome Ave. | |
| Homestead, Fl. 33030 | |
800-338-0229
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"Your One- Stop Shop From Pulpit to Prop"
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PUSH POLES Smittys carries all the Stiffy models of push poles.
How to choose a push pole Once you have decided to purchase a push pole and start poling, the next order of business is to consider what length of pole best suits your needs. Some of the factors to consider are;Height - Where will you be poling from? The deck or from a tower? If you are poling from a tower then we recommend a minimum length of 18'.
Depth & Bottom Conditions - How deep is the water you will be poling in? Consider the bottom conditions carefully because a pole will sink further in Louisiana mud than in Florida coral.
Time - Consider how much time you plan to spend poling. You will want a lighter and longer pole if you are planning on doing a lot of poling. Shorter poles are fine for casual use. (staking out, controlling a drift, or poling for relatively short periods of time.) A longer pole allows you to "Walk" the pole ( hand over hand motion ) a few times between placing it and picking it back up. This means less noise as well as less work on your body. An extra 2 foot can mean the difference between lifting the pole 50 times or 100.
Remember, store the pole fork toward the bow and spike toward the stern, this way if the pole happens to slip back during travel, the fork will catch on the bow mounting bracket. |
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