Stick-It-Pole Anchor Pins

[Badbagger]

Anyone ever try the Stick-It-Pole anchor system ? Good, bad or UGLY ?

http://www.stickitanchorpins.com/

[fishing coach]

I love mine! I've got a 17' Key West Sportsman and it holds great. I've used in up to 15 kt winds with a pretty strong tide and had no problems. I've even used it as a push pole in a pinch.

[Badbagger]

Thanks... what length did you get? I watched the online video and seems pretty nice.
Did you get it with "the brake" system or just the pin itself ?

[fishing coach]

I have the 8' w/ out the brake. A friend has the brake and when the conditions are some what rough, the up and down of the boat tends to make it come loose. I just use the rope that came with it. I use the small rope for keeping the boat straight on the sandbars at the Flint.

[Old Dog]

I also have the 8' without the brake. I tie about 8' of line to it and a cleat and it holds fine. I often think about the money I saved by not buying a power pole.
OD

[Badbagger]

I also have the 8' without the brake. I tie about 8' of line to it and a cleat and it holds fine. I often think about the money I saved by not buying a power pole.
OD

Sounds like the way to go and a cheap way to stay put sitting out in front of the lighthouse when they're biting.

[DEMON]

8' without the brake. Great product. Doubles as an emergency push pole also. Parkway Marine sells them.

[yardman32317]

The Wang Anchor Pole is another alternative.
I use it with both the boat and kayak, no brake, just some line attached to it.

http://www.wanganchor.com/shop-online/anchor-pole/

[Badbagger]

Thanks, the Wang system uses a stainless steel tip which is a pretty good thing. Not sure on the Stickit... Anyone ?

[DEMON]

No on the Stickit pin but it doesn't need it. Mine not showing much wear after several years of use. I'd say it's not an issue.

[Badbagger]

Thanks, is it made out of a fiberglass? Seems that's the norm from looking around.

[Old Dog]

The anchor pin pole that I have is from Shallow Water Solutions, and it has a stainless steel tip.
OD

www.shallowwatersolutions.com

[Badbagger]

Thanks, I will check it out.