weight can be beneficial as well
I find sometimes the aluminum pole can get too light in fast moving water in approx. 2-4’ depth and wants to get swept by the current. I have one that seemed to be leaking a week or so back, but I was able to plant this one easier than the other in a cl.2 rocky attainment on the Shepaug. Felt like it had maybe a pound of water in it.
True, that.
Two of my poles are heavier (~5 lbs). I like to keep one on board for those deep & swift spots.
I’m thinking a carbon fiber pole might quieter than aluminum - correct? Still doubtful about how well one would hold up, grinding against rocks & gravel.
I went to Hayden Website…
70 for already rigged pole … I say support that family and buy two of them.
Haydens and I figured out a way to
get a 2 piece 14 foot pole. I’m very tall and have found my old 12’ Beletz feels a bit short.
Haydens can only get 12 foot stock. So to get a 14, they can cut two 12 foot pieces of stock at the 7//5 point. The sevens go to make a 14. The 5s go to make a 10 or something totally unrelated. Will cost me for two poles, max, but I’m not poor.
$70 is very reasonable.