Hi

think I need to get a good Wading Stick. so to stop falling A.. over T..
Some people on here have said Buy a Ski Pole, then other's say that Normal Sticks are Noisey, Not as much as me falling over. Any Suggestions

I use a hazel walking stick from the stick and cane shop cost me all of £13. Still going strong after 3 seasons hard abuse.

Ive heard a few people say dont get one that extends/folds because when you really need it it could collapse. Id recommend getting a proper stick like tony says. You can get them from outdoor shops or you could get one made from a local stickmaker if you fancy something a little more personalised.

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When you need a wading stick , you really need one.

Get a Sharpe's Spey stick , and one of these to keep it to hand.

Wading Staff Retractor

Think J.Norris do both.

Tony
Hi Sounds good did you put any think on the bottom for noise
there are a few on stick and cane site which one did you get ( model ) as they are up in Scotland
plus did you then put a strap etc to attach to your belt?
Dave

Dave, for the last four years I have been using a Leki type stick, and it is brilliant, never collapsed on me, but gives me help with balance and feeling ahead in coloured water.
I have, and use a "proper" wading stick, ie a heavy metal one designed for salmon fishing in strong currents, but for general wading in a normal river/stream the Leki type is fantastic.
You can easily buy a rubber end for it if you feel it necessary.
S.

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Apologies I told you hazel, it was chestnut here's the link
The Stick & Cane Shop Chestnut Hiking Stave

I also got the rubber ferrule to go on the end.
My mate uses the collapsible ones, they're pain to pull out of the mud.
plus there's a tendency to keep it folded up on the belt.
I added a small ring into it just below the leather strap, the type you just screw in then attach my lanyard to that.

A guy from york makes some really nice wading staffs,i used one all last season.I think he goes by the name stickman not really to sure about that but i am sure somebody on here will know.

i am with mr T on this one....when you really need one it tends to be in fast water its got to be heavy and attached with a strong cord. I use a black metal one with a heavy brass section on the base....i attach a rubber walking stick thingingbobber to stop noise. I dont think a hazel twig would be much use on the Tay in spring.Downside ....needs a sherpa to carry it to hill lochs that is where the alloy hiking pole comes into its own.

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Steve
on your Leki stick was this just the basic I see Amazon do loads
but is yours ridged or telecop
I have a Telecop Hiking stick ( left it in Bulgaria ) which I used when fishing out there in the rivers
Did think it was quite good but just wondered if there was something a little better.
seen the ones like a snake but think they are a bit to many bits that you could get into problems with .
In the end its maybe with you fill you are happy with to stop ending up swimming with the fish