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Tying off to your push pole?

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#1 ·
I've seen guys with monkey fists, tennis balls, and etc on their push pole tethers when staking out in deeper waters.

Curious to see what everyone uses.
 
#37 ·
I keep a piece of 3/8" bungee cord hanging off the back of my poling platform with a loop in the end of it that is cut to the length of my engine cav plate so it can't get in the wheel.

I feel the shock cord softens the occasional jerks you might get from larger waves or wakes without pulling the pole loose or throwing you off balance. And because its relatively stiff its easier to pass through the push pole fork and loop over one prong. And the combination of stretch and texture makes a half hitch hold without coming loose.

https://www.qualitynylonrope.com/3-...MIhNmvvdbh2gIVRdbACh33mA-EEAQYAiABEgI7r_D_BwE
 
#38 · (Edited)
Draw back of monkey fisting is harder to unhitch and no way to adjust the length -it is what it is. I have been doing the old school clove hitch on a bight for decades now. I can secure it any length and position on the pole. And can literally unhitch in a fraction of a second. If the need arises.
OG Tip: I also rig a small rope with a loop on one end to go around my belt loop. And either a clove hitch or another larger loop to hold my pole while fishing from the platform. I tried all those other pole holders for staking or holding on person over the years. Hard plastic clips, rattle trap pole holders,ect.. And I find it hard to beat a good ole piece of rope.
 
#39 ·
About 3-4’ of 3/8 bungee. Ties to the platform. Two wrap around pole and the stainless Carbiener type clip around the bungee. Let it drop and it comes right. Stow it by clipping it to a tab with 1 inch hole mounted on side of platform. You can also clip it to self while poling for quick access.
 
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