The longer the better (that’s what...).

Seriously though, you will never regret going with a 24’ pole.

 

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Seriously though, you will never regret going with a 24’ pole.
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This

 

That Evo will love a 24'

 

21 is perfect

 

Ha, I thought we were unanimous! Curious why you think the 21? I get the fact that the 24 can be used anywhere I guess my only concern is that the 24 may be overkill for most of the time. I'm not so worried about weight as I'm a pretty big dude but more concerned with practicality. Cost not so much of an issue just want to get the right one for me. Thanks for all the responses so far look forward to more and maybe some reasons for your recommendations.

 

For me an extra 1’ or 2’ isn’t a big deal. Especially on a bigger boat like an Evo. I’d recommend as long as you can store easily at your house. You’re going to want the extra length for tarpon and even permit.

 

24’ is the best. If you have a 21 and break it you end up with a 20… 24 last longer and works better

 

The standard advice is the length of your skiff, plus three feet for that first pushpole - but these days with taller poling towers I'd say the length of your skiff plus four feet as a starting point. If you're only poling up on the flats that will do just fine... Poling for tarpon is another deal entirely and for that you'll want a 24 foot pole.... Before I added a trolling motor to my old Maverick I did pole in as much as eight feet of water and more when we were working up on tarpon in rivers or out on the deeper edges of flats... With only a 22' pole - that had me down on the deck - not up in the tower until we were almost within casting range...

Longer poles have drawbacks - when trailering - and when working in small creek mouths and other close quarters situations where a longer push pole can be a liability instead of a benefit so give it some thought. Remember as well the longer the pole - the more money it will cost you upfront...

Whatever length you choose, make sure to store that pole, when not in use, out of the sun... UV rays will eventually cause any fiberglass, hybrid, or pure "graphite" or "carbon fiber" (fancy name - more money...) to begin to de-laminate.. so keep it out of the sun at all times when not in use....

"Be a hero... take a kid fishing"

 

I went from 21' to 24' and will never go back, especially in Jacksonville where you will loose 4' of the pole in the muck on some flats it makes life easier to walk the pole.

 

26’ is the new 24’ just saying. Once you go longer you will keep seeking out longer poles.

 

I spoke with friend whose boat I've poled and he told me he has the one piece CM 24' so it looks like that's going to be the winner! I knew it was a badass pole just never paid attention to the details.

 

I'll go against the grain a little -- I have a 24 and a 21, and I bring the 21 a lot more often than I expected to. There are definitely times where I like the 24 better, but the 21 rides on the trailer better and is easier to spin overhead for tight maneuvering, especially when fishing creeks.

For where you're fishing, though, you'll probably be happier with the 24. When I head south, that's the one I bring.