I need a Stiffy

Post by **Fish Masterson** » January 31st, 2005, 11:13 am

But I ain't paying that kind of money for a boat pole. Any one have any good recommendations for a good boat pole. I should say that I am not looking for suggestions on alternatives, but am looking at a fiberglass or composite. Anyone familiar with the A-Ok pole. It seems fairly cheap, but I was wondering about the quality? I already have a wooden pole but was thinking of getting a little more serious about poling this year.
Thanks, Fish Masterson

Post by RC » January 31st, 2005, 11:43 am

I have a fiberglass moonliter that I have used on two different boats. Had it six or seven yrs and it is still in good shape. May not be as light as a graphite but it is a lot cheaper. I used to pole my hell's bay all day with it. Just don't pick up a stiffy if you have a fiberglass pushpole. you will never know the difference.

Post by RC » January 31st, 2005, 1:48 pm

There is a 16' moonliter on Fl. Sportsman classifieds for $75.

dstockwell · Post by **dstockwell** » January 31st, 2005, 1:55 pm

You worried about fancy, here is a couple cheap ones.

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templ ... stid=21611

http://www.discounttreestands.com/ssl/s ... SKU=A90006

Post by **Fish Masterson** » January 31st, 2005, 2:38 pm

I'm not looking for fancy, but I think I need one at least 18ft and would like a 20footer. My poling platform is pretty high off the water and the pole I use now isn't very practical for doing much poling(to short). I found a pole for sale here locally, but the coating has worn off, and the fiberglass is starting to get into the hands. I wonder if it would be fairly easy to paint over it with a clear coat or some kind of paint that would remain flexible and hold up well? The A-Ok pole that I mentioned is made in Homestead and sells for about $145+shipping for an 18', I think. I saw shipping on another site from S. Fla. to be about $50

. So, I guess I'm looking at $200 for the cheapest new pole I have found. The used one here locally, I believe is a graphite/fiberglass composite, and will likely be a lighter pole. I am not sure about fixing it though. Has anyone had to repaint one, and how did it turn out?
Thanks, Fish masterson

Post by **wevans** » January 31st, 2005, 2:49 pm

Give RMS a call, they generally beat most other places prices

RMS Marine Supply, Inc.
3026 Coastal Highway
Medart, Florida
32327-9726
(850) 926-3114
(800) 726-3104 toll free
(850) 926-4170 fax
info@RMSMarine.com

Post by **rocket** » February 2nd, 2005, 10:56 pm

If it lasts for more than four hours, contact your physician!

drayno · Post by **drayno** » February 3rd, 2005, 1:57 am

May cause anal leakage.

Post by **Fish Masterson** » February 3rd, 2005, 10:02 pm

I was rather impressed by the conduct of this forum until now

. However, I could expect no less, after such an opening. At least I didn't get any refferals to any clinics.

Post by **Yardarm** » February 3rd, 2005, 11:52 pm

FM

Painting with clear polyurathane will stop the splinters in your hand.

Sand a little to knock off the worst or the splinters.

There is , I believe, an outdoor version of the clear poly.

If the grip is too slick when wet(water) just add some sand to the wet paint when you paint again. Actually sprinkle some sand on the wet paint.

If it is then too rough just paint again.

However if you keep on painting , your hand will not reach around the darn thing.

Dbplug can continue with the rest of this.

Post by **rocket** » February 4th, 2005, 1:09 pm

I had plenty of cracks for you w/ that topic headline

, however I decided to rise above the childishness, take the higher road, and be adult about it!

Post by **Chalk** » February 4th, 2005, 1:17 pm

Let's clean it up.....

Post by **wevans** » February 4th, 2005, 1:58 pm

Post by **Chalk** » February 4th, 2005, 2:07 pm

I was in fear of the topic falling off the cliff.....

Post by **Yardarm** » February 4th, 2005, 3:15 pm

Chalk wrote:

I was in fear of the topic falling off the cliff.....

ITs cabin fever.