Ian.B

Who's in favour of using a pole support while fishing & who prefers just to hold the pole across the thighs... or any other way for that matter.
Just wondering whether using one is like having a third hand or do they just get in the way when netting the fish...

leetwin

ive got one and they are quite good when using the pole at longer lenghs during the summer months I tend to use mine less as I may never fish over 8/9 meters its also useful in windy conditions

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andy taylor

i use the preston pole support and find it a valuble piece of kit it not only saves the back when fishing at length but also allows me to free my hands up and great when its windy

MattMatchMan

are you guys talking about a "spur bar"? (the thing that attaches to your foot plate legs)

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andy taylor

it does go across the footplate but never known them called spur bars

Ian.B

Never heard it referred to as a spur bar before Matt but yes they do attach to front legs.
I sometimes end up fumbling about a bit when feeding while holding the pole so was just contemplating adding one of these to my Christmas list as well .

What I don't want though is to be carrying more weight to the peg & then not using it.... hence the question.
I don't actually notice that many people using them.. not compared to the Penrose PUPS system when that came out..... chuffing things were everywhere

andy taylor

the preston pole support isnt heavy and will fit any box

MattMatchMan

milo refer to them a spur bars sorry

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andy taylor

no need to apologize i have a milo box so now i know what to ask for if i want to get the proper piece of kit

JamieR

learn to fish a pole properly and you dont need them, blimey in my day holding 16mtrs of pole was an art that only a few mastered!!

infact im just totight to buy one!