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Post by The Handsome Stick on Apr 25, 2006 12:20:26 GMT -5
I need a multisection one that folds up small.
Any advice / experience would be appreciated.
I'm sure the Simms is great but at 80 pounds I'd like to hear about alternatives.
Thanks
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Post by Pond Olive(lately Colona) on Apr 26, 2006 1:22:53 GMT -5
From other posts in this and other forums, it would appear that the majority favour solid hazel staffs so as to minimise the risk of the collapse of a jointed stick resulting in a wetting, or worse!
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lynbuell
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Post by lynbuell on Apr 26, 2006 1:50:35 GMT -5
Wading staffs are helpfull on rivers and suchlike but i prefer my long handled scoop net with sharp spike on the end(doubles up) only pain is places like rutland where its soooo rocky in shores like norhampton thats it a nightmare to stick in...good luck on your choice anyway...
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Post by tweedcast on Apr 26, 2006 2:00:02 GMT -5
If you want to go budget visit your local Tesco (I think they are in Holland as well as UK)
Buy a ski pole type extending hiking stick at £6.00 and weight the end up with lead sheet wrapped round.
Still a bit long when collapsed if you truly need small.
M
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Post by The Handsome Stick on Apr 26, 2006 3:52:56 GMT -5
From other posts in this and other forums, it would appear that the majority favour solid hazel staffs so as to minimise the risk of the collapse of a jointed stick resulting in a wetting, or worse! Sounds good but a small pack-size is vital as I travel a lot for fishing. |
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Post by The Handsome Stick on Apr 26, 2006 3:53:37 GMT -5
If you want to go budget visit your local Tesco (I think they are in Holland as well as UK) Buy a ski pole type extending hiking stick at £6.00 and weight the end up with lead sheet wrapped round. Still a bit long when collapsed if you truly need small. M I'll certainly look into that. Thanks |
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Post by NickH on Apr 26, 2006 6:48:32 GMT -5
The collapsible one from Vision is brilliant, and much cheaper than the Simms.
Take care that the tip is screwed in tight and you may struggle to grip the sections when wet and cold.
I got round this by putting a few blobs of araldite mixed with some fine sand at each section, it aids the grip no end.
Nick Halstead
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Post by JO on Apr 26, 2006 7:47:03 GMT -5
Avoid any collapsible staffs that don't lock VERY securely.
Get one stuck between rocks and your in big trouble if you pull it to set it free.
Sharpe's Spey is as good as they come. The amount of extra stability they provide is a revelation.
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