Making your own kayak stake-out pole is a cost-effective and unique way to save money on fishing equipment. This DIY project takes about 5 minutes and costs around $15. The stake-out pole is the best way to stop a kayak in shallow water, as it is light, low-profile, and uses less line. It is quick and easy to stick in sand or mud and tie off. A good kayak stake-out pole starts with a sturdy stake, which can be referred to as an anchor stick, stick it, push pole (with the proper handle), and dig stick.
There are several options to make a DIY fishing kayak stake-out pole, including using 6 or 8 pieces of 34 sch.40 PVC, a tee on top, running a close nipple with a cap, and a 4 inch stake from an aluminum painters pole. By making your own stake-out pole, you can save money for other kayak updates and enjoy the benefits of using a kayak stake-out pole.
In summary, creating a custom, one-of-a-kind stake-out pole is a great way to save money and have a unique fishing tool for your kayak. With the right materials and tools, you can create a stake-out pole that will keep you in place in shallow water.
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I bought the 1/2 poles from them, but couldn’t find a handle that fit it properly. May have to bump it up a size or two then. And that zip tie pool noodle hack is one of the best I have seen for a stake out pole. I lost the only real $80 stake out pole I bought because the noodle didn’t hold it up. That’s when I began my quest for DIY stake out poles.
Thanks for all of your hard work you put into these articles! One thing I can say is If you run the rope through the handle, then cross the rope about 10 times around each side of the tee (should look like an “x”), tie a bowline knot into your slack rope and make it as long as you want. Unless you’re applying 24 kN of force, it won’t go anywhere. I guess the real factor there is how much your rope can withstand lol. But it’s not really that hard to keep the rope tied to the stick. There’s hundreds of ways. That’s just the way I did it.
I made one from a similar garden stake I got at Walmart for around 6 bucks. I used epoxy (JB WELD) and added a small bolt through the pvc and fiberglass area for security. I made one 6 Ft. out of 1/2 inch spike and one 8 Ft. out of 3/4 inch stake. The 6 Ft will serve most of my needs as I fish a lot of shallow water. I also think the 8 Ft.-3/4 in. is considerably heavier but may be useful. I added JB Weld to the tips for wear resistance. If it wears away over time I can always reapply down the road.
Nice work. I use a 6′ stakeout pole also, as I’m usually in fairly shallow water too, and anything longer would just be in the way while transporting/stowing it on the kayak. Keep an eye on the garden stake you’re using so it doesn’t start shedding/flaking fiberglas off into your hands. I believe some fiberglas starts doing that after exposure to wet environnents and UV rays.
I was thinking of a cheap SUP pre-made handle instead of PVC. At the handle end of a tomato pole, a wood dowel with a 1/4″-20 bolt through the center of the dowel. Inside the handle, a wood dowel with a 14″-20 T-Nut. This way I can mount a camera with the 1/4″-20 thread. Stick the pole/camera in the bottom, then pedal by for the fly-by B-roll shot.
I did the Wal-Mart fiberglass pole for mine. For the handle to go the bicycle section and get a pair of rubber handlebar grips, the old school type with the flair flange at the opening. They fit real tight, no need for glue. On the second handle with a razor knife i cut off the flange and use it as a sliding stop with an “s-biner” on my anchor line in between. The rubber ring is real sticky on the pole and stays where you put it.
I liked ur idea of using a solid fiberglass pole. I was able to get one from Walmart online sold by another seller without having to cut off my right arm to pay for shipping. It’s 8ft and .875. The 3/4 size was only available in 6ft. I was wondering about the weight. The pole weighs 3.5 lbs and was interested in ur thoughts as to whether this is too heavy. I fish off my Bonafide SS107
Thanks for the article. Ever since I broke the DIY Anchor Pole that I saw on YouTube made from those green plastic/ sheet metal gardening stakes for tomatoes from home Depot I’ve been looking for a new way to make one. Especially one that’s sturdy (I fish Marina Del Rey & Redondo Beach CA). For ocean use.