How to Make the Best Cane Pole for Fishing DIY home made bamboo fishing pole

In this video I show you how to not just make a cane fishing pole but but how the make the best cane pole. Cane pole fishing is truly a unique and fun way to fish for panfish and this cane pole is imho the best out there. A true DIY project anyone can do.
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[@FreeAmerican]

Best video on this topic that I have seen. How do you attach weight to the bottoms when hanging.

[@MackinNC1]

Thanks! I put a plastic squeeze clamp on the bottom and then hang a claw hammer off the clamp.

[@jshelbyl]

My dad told me stories of how he fished as a kid at his grandparents. He said they’d send him off at daylight and tell him to return when it was dark. No worries about how he’d eat. He said he’d go to the river and made himself bamboo poles and when he caught his fish he’d cover them in clay, leaving the tail out and put them in the fire. Apparently when you’d peel off the clay the scales came off too and it was ready to eat. I always wondered how exactly he made the poles. And since he passed recently I was never able to ask. Thank you so much for this video. I hope you are well and happy

[@MissouriOzarkHillbilly]

Explode??? COOL! I'm a firm believer when the TV says "Don't try this at home." to go over to the neighbors house to try it.

[@jasondadudetoo4176]

Glad I came across this video, got a new subscriber, me and my kids were just talking about making cane poles out of all the bamboo near us.

[@pawpaw5717]

Great family project and don't forget Mom.

[@MackinNC1]

Thanks for the sub!

[@pawpaw5717]

Wow, memories from 57 fishing in Pop Pop' back yard canal in Sarasota, Florida. Using doughballs, grasshopper and dragonfly. shinners, catfish bluegill. What innocence and fun and very tasty fish. Great videos .

[@MackinNC1]

Very cool!

[@cb62benson30]

Cool thanks man

[@MackinNC1]

no, Thank you.

[@doglegjake6788]

awesome video thanks for sharing !

[@MackinNC1]

Thanks for watching..

[@joescarpadventures]

Very nice!

[@MackinNC1]

thanks Joe! going to do a video on them sometime this spring.

[@ColtCumbie]

I thew bamboo in a bond fire and it was super loud and my neighbors called the law on me thinking I was shooting at them 😂😂

[@MackinNC1]

now thats funny

[@toddmartin206]

You scared me with the different cutting tools you used in this episode. Cutting towards yourself with a saw and blade knife; you laid the blade knife open in your lap. And, I saw you slip with the Dremel too! Also, when did you get so safety conscience about throwing dangerous things in a fire? Seems I remember a time when we started our campfire with gasoline we poured from a milk jug; almost burned up the entire camp up! Also, I was initially confused by the thin white things hanging out from the bottom of your shorts; then I realized they were your legs! Seriously, nice video my friend!

[@MackinNC1]

you a funny man!

[@richardpeterson3753]

funny thing is I'm interested in the fiberglass version lol.thinking of making one of solid rod stock for catfish

[@MackinNC1]

Let me know how that goes..

[@nigel7719]

Good video. What type of twine is the green line?

[@MackinNC1]

Braided mason cord

[@willwarrick3294]

Mack, how long did you let the poles hang and dry out before you wiped on the stain?

[@MackinNC1]

It was over 2 mos.....I guess the humidity and all the rain this year made it take a long time. Ideally people would be better off drying them in a barn or garage. I didnt have that option but they turned out looking really good.

[@rustyshackleford3647]

I'm making one from a perfect pole I harvested live at McAlpine park yesterday.. (Charlotte) ..I like your cord / swivel setup.. and when I'm ready to tie I can see how you made the knots.. in a lot of videos it's too hard to see. Thanks!

[@MackinNC1]

no problem.

[@glenthomasrealtor6223]

Would you put any weight in the handle to balance it?

[@MackinNC1]

no, I don't

[@pm4217]

I nailed a 15-footer down to the deck (only at the ends) and put nails around it to try to straighten it as it dried. Any opinions on this method?

[@MackinNC1]

Never heard of that but if it worked then all is good.

[@kimberlykennedy5331]

How do you know it's dry enough to start the varnish? What happens if it's still green and you varnish and seal the pole? Also have you ever made bamboo bobbers?

[@MackinNC1]

pretty much by sight and experiance. no green . Never made any bobbers. Tks fow watching.

[@05ALT]

Hey Mack I have a question for you. How do you tie on your line when using a telescopic pole?

[@MackinNC1]

the store bought ones usually have an eyelet at the end.

[@whodunnit8448]

@@MackinNC1 tie to or run through?

[@MackinNC1]

@@whodunnit8448 you could do both if you are talking the store bought ones

[@timboyd3580]

Where did you get the cane and what kind?

[@MackinNC1]

Its Bamboo and grows rampant in NC

[@bobbyyoung7836]

Cost fer a few fer Christmas?

[@MackinNC1]

whoo , if I sold these they would be toooooo expensive. takes awhile to make one that is nice.

[@ScotchIrishHoundsman]

Man, you don’t need a saw and pruners. Next time just get a machete, that’s how I always did it growing up. I got good with a machete too, I could cut a pole of the large bamboo that grows invasive in the south (not native switch cane) and strip it in about 2 minutes. I learned the angle to chop the bamboo and could fell it in a single swing. Then, starting from the top, slide that machete down the cane towards the base, clipping those branches at the joint, and then you’re left with a smooth cane pole.

[@MackinNC1]

You don't need them but I like mine cleaner looking. I have done it that way and find it harder. Thanks watching, Mack

[@cliftonedwards7751]

​@@MackinNC1i used a jam saw and it left a smooth cut and went through it very easy

[@jerrystevens1865]

Two ideas for hanging green poles from tree limbs to straighten,,, I tied two poles together with butcher's twine at small end near tip with a foot or two of twine between the two tips. Two to three feet of twine for two poles vs tiering a long stretch of rope per pole to hoist up. Then just raised both poles by hand SxS together,, think saddle bags,, to drape/hang across one limb that is stiff enough to hold the two poles with two broken "half bricks" for weights tied to butt end of each pole for the weights. A half brick per pole straightened my green poles to perfectly straight. Just hope they stay that straight when cured. That way obviously eliminates the tossing of the rope with the throw bag over a limb and then hoisting of the poles up one at a time and then tying the rope off somewhere. When time comes I will try using the grinding stone end of my bench grinder to grind off the small nubs. I think that should go faster than the Dremmel Tool to rid the pole of the nubs. And should be as neat as the Dremmel way too if done right,,, I hope. I used a sharp machete to chop the nubs off a few years ago which worked okay but,,,, Hope all that makes sense. Sorry for getting long winded Great video, keep up the good work

[@MackinNC1]

tks for watching. Mack