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Wading staff - 10/3/2008 9:50:08 PM   
tippy-toe


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Status: offline 		Can anyone recommend a good one for a reasonable price????

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RE: Wading staff - 10/3/2008 9:59:53 PM   
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Status: offline 		Its not the fanciest but i sometimes carry a graphite driver golf club shaft without the head. It works fine and is super light. I've had a simms folding one in the past and like the golf club better so i sold the simms and kept the club shaft. It also meets the second part you asked about as it was free.

To protect the tip i expoxied on a fired pistol shell that fit over the tip.

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RE: Wading staff - 10/3/2008 10:07:47 PM   
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Status: offline 		William Joseph makes a nice stick for around $50.  I've only used it once up at Salmon River but it worked great for crossing the deep fast water as well as the hike in through the woods.

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RE: Wading staff - 10/3/2008 10:29:33 PM   
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   I went to A Walgreens and got an actual aluminum cane, and I screwed a stainless hex head screw into the tip.  Put it on my vest with a retractor used for nets.  Works like a charm.

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RE: Wading staff - 10/3/2008 11:27:23 PM   
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Status: offline 		I have one of the collapsable hiking stick I bought at Walmart.  It was about $10.00.

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RE: Wading staff - 10/3/2008 11:52:05 PM   
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Status: offline 		I use a solid wood wading staff that I bought at kettle creek for about 18 dollads & it is great except you have to put a coat of finish on it every year

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RE: Wading staff - 10/4/2008 12:14:13 AM   
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Status: offline 		I just bought a new Leki telescoping and shock absorbing walking stick at a thrift store for $4
I was going to give it to my father but he said that he already has a hiking stick.
Then I though I might sell it on ebay when I saw what they were selling for $45 to $75
After playing with it I decided to keep it.
I like the adjustable length, spring inside and the rubber tip is very non-slip


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RE: Wading staff - 10/4/2008 8:02:07 AM   
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Status: offline 		Make sure you get a hiking staff that is adjustable/telescopic and has the shock-absorber feature. It really saves wear and tear on your shoulder.
Wal-mart has them for under $20.
Once you use it in the creek you'll never be without one. They really help keep you safe, upright and dry. It's like having a third leg.

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RE: Wading staff - 10/4/2008 8:21:51 AM   
glen

 

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ORIGINAL: tippy-toe

Can anyone recommend a good one for a reasonable price????


I NEEDED ONE AFTER HAVING BOTH HIPS REPLACED SO I USED OLD SKI POLES, I HAD 6 OF THEM I MY ATTIC

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RE: Wading staff - 10/4/2008 9:43:55 AM   
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Status: offline 		Ski poles are great and they make landing steelies sooo much easier.

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RE: Wading staff - 10/4/2008 10:21:21 AM   
TB


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Status: offline 		Tippy,  Don't you believe me?  Or do you just trust your fisherie buddies more than the Commandos?

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RE: Wading staff - 10/4/2008 3:02:48 PM   
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Status: offline 		I was given A telecopingg walking staff as a gift. It is called a Tracker and is mfg. by Cascade Designs Inc. from Seattle, Washington 98134. It has a rubber foot thet unscrews and bares a tungsten tip. I trus it.

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RE: Wading staff - 10/4/2008 3:04:10 PM   
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Status: offline 		I was given A telecopingg walking staff as a gift. It is called a Tracker and is mfg. by Cascade Designs Inc. from Seattle, Washington 98134. It has a rubber foot that unscrews and bares a tungsten tip. I trust it.

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RE: Wading staff - 10/4/2008 4:24:18 PM   
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Status: offline 		I like the Orvis folding staff that I picked up at the TU meeting 2 years ago.  Cost me $1 for a raffle ticket.

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RE: Wading staff - 10/4/2008 8:38:37 PM   
TB


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RE: Wading staff - 10/5/2008 4:30:41 PM   
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Tippy,  Don't you believe me?  Or do you just trust your fisherie buddies more than the Commandos?


I believe you, but I wanted to get some input before I go to walmart.....j@cka$$...

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RE: Wading staff - 10/5/2008 6:04:44 PM   
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Status: offline 		Old hockey stick, made of ash and very strong. Before someone states the obvious or busts my chops for not stating it, cut the curved side off.

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RE: Wading staff - 10/5/2008 6:08:21 PM   
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cut the curved side off.

Why-it makes it easier to fling fish onto shore.
He shoots-he scores!

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RE: Wading staff - 10/5/2008 7:01:30 PM   
tippy-toe


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Status: offline 		Plus you can hook the guy down next to you to extend your drift...

Thanks for all the suggestions (even you TB), I want one that collapses down so I can carry it in my pack...I think I'll check out wallyworld

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RE: Wading staff - 10/6/2008 12:16:51 AM   
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Status: offline 		i find a stick laying around on the bank.cross the creek. get rid of stick. next time i cross, find new one. they're free and i dont have to pack it around all day...but then again, they are sometimes not always the size/weight i'd like them to be..

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RE: Wading staff - 10/8/2008 12:44:47 PM   
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Status: offline 		I heard Scudbug can recommend a nice one for you.

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RE: Wading staff - 10/8/2008 12:58:22 PM   
JEB


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Status: offline 		A broom handle with a hole drilled in it attached to your belt. It floats behind you when wading, so it doesn't get in the way. Alawys within easy reach and you don't have to open it, you can just grab it. A little low tech, but it works. Or a hiking staff that look like a ski pole, you can get them for under $20 about anywhere and they work to, I have used them in the past. I wouldn't pay the money that Cabelas or Orvis wants for one, they are like $80.

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