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[@normanlong6872]

Loved your video....just getting into kayak fishing....old disabled vet who still craves the adventure....obviously you are the real deal....love it...be blessed and stay safe

[@lexwaldez]

I used to kayak a half a lifetime ago and LOVED it. Recently got back into shooting and my neighbor has started dragging me along fishing (god bless him). Now KZbin took me to all these great kayak fishing channels, which I've subscribed to, and here I am saving up for my first fishing kayak. I'm a big guy so it won't be cheap and if I've learned anything it's buy once cry once. I love all the info on these channels. Thanks very much for sharing all your knowledge and water wisdom you've built up over the years. It's fun and I really appreciate all the work you put into it. I think I might drive down to Jackson Kayak and see if they can't help me figure out which yak to try first. My goal is to be out on the water next spring. Save that money!

[@RobertPatricelli-my1wk]

I have a stakeout pole and the anchor wizard , both are utilized to their full potential at various times as needed . Have been educated immensely watching your videos on numerous subjects in regards to kayak fishing . Thank you very much !

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thanks Robert

[@tbravo9758]

Chad you asked for a comment so here ya go brother. Thanks for doing what you do and sharing your knowledge. you gave me the nudge to get off my hind end and get kayak fishing. Thanks for your service as a retired vet myself I can tell you first hand what being in the outdoors does to heal.

[@yakmaster3303]

Great video Chad! I use pvc with metal conduit in it. Glued tee on top and plug on bottom. Been used my the same one for 7 years now!

[@pastofino6375]

My wife told me to put on my bra and go buy a grinder. I'll be back!

[@stens52]

Good stuff Chad

[@MichiganPondHoppersTv]

Lmao😂😂😂🎣

[@davidhefner5668]

My wife has a grinder ...and I have to keep telling her to take her teeth out.

[@VAFSH4LIF]

LOL

[@Ajstenersen]

Thanks Chad! I use a 10' x 1" pvc pipe with a tee on the end.

[@patcochran3284]

New to kayaking. Thanks for the tip on using the stake out pole to free stuck jigs and lures. Such a simple solution might just save me a decent amount of money.

[@mikeb0121]

I use the tomato stake. The 3/4 inch 9.00 one. Then put a pvc T on the end. Works great! Love your vids as always thanks for the info.

[@richardcatron3547]

Just got my first kayak today, which is for fishing. I'm enjoying your videos. You give a lot of good pointers and information that is going to help make this a more enjoyable experience. Also Thank you for your service.

[@hotbrass2005]

Many years ago I found a 1 1/2 inch diameter, 8 foot long fiberglass rod at Grainger for like $25. Cut that sucker up drilled holes in it, and epoxied couplers and threaded rod in it to make a multi-piece stake out pole. It worked well, but was heavy and definitely didn't float. Not nearly as nice as the the park n pole, but it did the trick! Glad Luther and Chad are out there revolutionizing this hobby with quality gear!

[@arkansasslim2228]

Great info Chad. Glad you touched on the other ways to make your own instead of just pushing one product. Keep 'em coming

[@matthewwilliamson1982]

I am new to Kayak fishing, and I want to thank you for all of your videos. It has been very helpful. I have fished tournaments in a bass boat however I am loving the kayak. Thanks again.

[@abryantbunch]

I am new to all of this. Just purchased my Big Rig today. Of course the first thing I did was go to KZbin to figure out how to use it and see what else I might want to add as I go. Your channel has been awesome and I really appreciate the information!

[@Larry77777]

Hey Chad: This is one your best videos recently. It has all the ingredients: humour, low-budget appeal, DIY experiences, more humour, and a challenge and reward offered to the viewers. Oh, and did I mention ... more humour

[@dawsonkarl5508]

I was planning on buying a pole like yours Chad but didn't wanna spend too much money thanks for the great ideas

[@dougshelton7656]

Enjoying this informative kayak videos. Helps me get prepared for when my dad and I get our kayaks. Also looking forward to seeing you at the Indianapolis boat, sport, and travel show next week.

[@raymondparker1110]

I've used a fiberglass garden hoe handle with the blade removed. I drilled out the handle end and epoxied a sharpened 6" piece of 1/2" round rod to use as the spike end, and still have the original hook on the other end to grab things or manipulate the pole with. It's not as versatile as my Park-n-Pole, but it certainly has seen it's fair share of duty out and about on the water with me over the years. Chad, I appreciate you, man !!!

[@troychishow1902]

I made one too. I install garage doors. So I used a residential spring shaft. 10 feet long, with a shovel handle bolted to the top, and a wooden sharpened dowel at the business end. Painted black and works great especially in current. Thanks again Chad for the great kayak content.

[@toriholton2891]

You crack me up.. Yet give me so many great tips in all your videos for fishing & kayaking. I love love love fishing, ice fishing too.. I don't have a boat anymore so my only option is finding a kayak I can afford and try to modify for fishing. I'm looking forward to more of your videos.. Thank you.

[@ChadHooverFishing]

That’s awesome Tori and thank you. I’m glad you like the content. Thanks for watching

[@jimmin9802]

Looked at making one, found different ideas and wound up just going and supporting my local kayak shop during this shutdown w the yakattack pole. Happy w it and happy to support local.

[@mikewalsh789]

I appreciate the video! I have fished with a recreational kayak for years, and just picked up a 2019 Hobie Outback. I typically fish rivers here in SC, so I owned (but rarely used) a five pound anchor. I recently learned about stake put poles and it looks to me like the best one around is the Yak Attack version. I appreciate the unique design features you worked in, especially the "hook" feature. As someone who fishes oyster beds about 75% of the time, the ability to pop a jighead loose with the pole is very appealing. Thanks again for the great video and for your design expertise! Now I've gotta go find a Yak Attack Park and Pole to buy!

[@tylerstewart7842]

I'm moving to Petawawa, Ontario in the next month so i started researching kayak fishing. I really look forward to getting into this hobby with all the rivers and lakes around Canadian Forces base Petawawa. Your video is very helpful and I look forward to watching other videos you have, since you seem to very knowledgable in this sport. I have a grinder and a dremel tool I love DIY projects.

[@raymondschoeneman7419]

Thanks Chad! I've been a kayak fisherman for years and have been thinking about a power pole but since there are so many other things I could buy with I may go low tech for now now and use the savings to buy more tackle and lures. P.S. I have been mostly fly fishing up till now so there are plenty of new toys to buy! He who dies with the most toys wins!

[@pimpdrummer02]

I feel like this is the first video of yours that I’ve watched where I got to see a lot of your personality. Definitely a subscriber now! Haha

[@anthonym7113]

Hey Chad, i used an old aluminum broom handle and attached a frog gig fork at the end. It has worked well many times for me for a stake out pole. Thank you for all your ideas add well.

[@bassbullienation8703]

Great info as always. I made one from a garden stake and I add a PVC Tee to the top of it.

[@ronkilpatrick5106]

I used a pole from a big umbrella, the kind that fits a picnic table and a handle from a old sea rod, jammed the rod into it and locked it in place. It gave me a 8 foot long pole. Been using it for 3 years now. Works great and has a nice point on it.

[@richmark8736]

Really enjoying your channel and another great video. Got me excited to head to the shop and make myself a stake-out pole for my new kayak. Putting on my best working kilt and heading out to use my grinder, dremel and gonna grab a big hammer and see what I end up with.

[@davepeterson2338]

Chad, thanks for the time information on the parking pole, just bought a heavy duty 8 ft garden stake and a PVC T handle, $6.00 total. I just need to figure out how to utilize it without using the scupper holes. Thanks for the information!

[@holdfaster2000]

Awesome video! I hope this comment thread goes up because I could definitely use one of the stake out poles! Keep it up, Chad!

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Me too! I like giving stuff away.....

[@nickfranklin5495]

Thanks for all your videos, find them all useful in their own way! Keep it up and I'll keep watching.

[@pepepepert]

That is a great idea with the pool cue and golf club. Hoping to get my first siton top this year and sell my sit in old town.

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thank you, that’s all we had back in the day.

[@inthechains86]

All that beneficial information and all I got was, “I need to buy a grinder.”

[@jerryali9120]

i guess I'm kinda off topic but do anybody know of a good site to watch new movies online ?

[@damianmelvin5401]

@Jerry Ali i use flixzone. You can find it on google =)

[@omarikhari3942]

@Damian Melvin Yup, been watching on Flixzone for months myself :)

[@jerryali9120]

@Damian Melvin thanks, signed up and it seems to work :) I really appreciate it!!

[@damianmelvin5401]

@Jerry Ali Glad I could help :D

[@ericbertoldo7986]

This was awesome. Who knew I could run a parking pole through my scupper hole. Game changer. Brilliant!

[@ethancastleberry1689]

Guess I'll just pop in and say this pole would look great with my new bonafide SS107 I just bought as my first kayak thanks to all your information on the product so I just wanted to thank you for all your hard work

[@crochetrodeo]

I just plain like your your videos but never comment, bought the Bonafide plan 2 use it as soon as the ice breaks. I’ll wait on the ParkNPole but it’s on the list. Good fishing! Thanks for sharing and caring about just everything.

[@corywilson3724]

Ok Chad, ya got me... I subscribed to your channel. Been watching your videos for a couple days now and this is the video that did it. I am currently working on my manual version of the power pole. Looks like it will be around $120 in parts when it’s all done. Thankfully I already own a grinder so I don’t have to worry about getting one of those lol.

[@johnathonjohnson6638]

I picked up a 10' section of 1/2" EMT (Electrical Metal Tubing). I thought about PVC, but it was too flexible in my opinion. I keep it on the side of my yak in the paddle keeper when I'm not using it. Thanks for all you do.

[@deankirby5966]

Another great video, Chad! I thought about the painter pole, but never gave it a try...time to break out the grinder :-).

[@SD-wo2gx]

Thanks for the insight and ideas on the diy versions. The yak attack version looks sweet

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thanks for watching! 👊🏻

[@SD-wo2gx]

@@ChadHooverFishing Heck yeah man! I'm new to yakin so I appreciate all the videos you put out over the years and lately!

[@jeffohmart7053]

I just repurposed an extendable window washing pole with a broken end. I knew I kept it for a reason, I just didn't know what it was until I watched this! Sometimes we need a kick to start thinking again.

[@BernPisarcikJr]

My son Nathan ( he is 10) just purchased the 6 foot version by Yak Attach on Saturday! I wanted him to get the 8ft, but that’s a lot to ask of a 10 year old . Awesome timing on the video!!! I have been asking him to watch your paddling video you just released. Also is note worthy, he will be using on his True Grit SS107. 🍻

[@joecastiglione8283]

the YakAttack 6' anchor pole has been fantastic. have had it for over a year - and use on every trip , whether as an anchor / push pole / or retriver. enjoy your videos. joe c. (captain redfish)

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thanks Joe!

[@rickwieland7920]

Great information Chad. Always appreciate your videos. Thanks for sharing this

[@TrailJunkiemtb]

Genius! the telescoping painting pole with the roller is just what I need to stake the pole into the ground for various depths.

[@mikefurness1598]

Been using an 8' green Tree stake from Lowes with a PVC Tee on the end for about 3 years now. I don't put it through the scupper hole but through the ring on my anchor trolley. Works good up to about 5 feet of water. After that it drifts out too quickly. Thinking about a DIY virgin of the River Stick as the solution to my anchoring needs. The mini Power pole is a great idea just a little beyond my means currently. BTW ... Love these short informational vids.

[@dalewheelis3582]

Thanks for the numerous low tech, inexpensive alternatives to a Power Pole. Makes we want to buy the Yak Stick or better yet, win one!

[@danielburnside1606]

Thanks I’ve been pondering a Parking Pole vs one of the rear mount options. This seems to be much more versatile than a permanent mounted one.

[@depjones]

New to all this kayak fishing stuff. Now I have to watch a whole lot more videos about stake out poles and such.

[@michaeltichonuk2176]

Just viewed Flukemaster make a Tokyo rig...great to see such Outstanding role model and mentors return to their roots...or haven't forgotten...thanks!

[@charlesmichael5654]

I wish I’d have found your KZbin channel along time ago... you have answered a lot of my questions and so many more that I haven’t even thought of yet 👍

[@MBDronePhoto]

As a wildlife photographer looking for ideas, you just gave me a good one.

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Awesome, glad that I could help

[@juliusbagley6029]

Good ideas for low cost solution to power pole. Keep giving us ideas we can use while saving up our money.

[@zedrad1]

Really liking these types of videos. Some of it is so simple I can't think of them when I need it.

[@Longo239]

The Madison Wi fishing expo is this next weekend. We are going to miss you this year. I enjoyed meeting you and hearing you speak last year. Thanks for sending Flukemaster in your place haha. Hopefully you can make it next year. They also have Canoecopia expo two weeks after the fishing expo every year. It's a large paddling show. They could definitely use more kayak fishing speakers.

[@MrScout392]

I’ve tried a few anchors but haven’t had great luck I guess because of the bottoms I’m fishing here in Florida so gona buy one of these ! Thanks chad

[@mikesnay687]

Hey Chad love to hear you talk about the good old day when you couldn't just go on line and buy things that you needed for your kayak because they didn't exist! If you wanted something you had to make it yourself😎

[@mikecanler2573]

Thanks for the information. Just bought my kayak and was wondering what I was gonna do.

[@jsickle1985]

Great video, most of my fishing is in the shallows and I've been looking for a good solution. Thank you very much!

[@troyelder56]

🤣 never got the 1000 comments, I like your vids they make me laugh and I learn things. I'm just starting out kayaking been fishing most of my life though. For various reasons a bass or fishing boat was never ideal for me. And I get frustrated not being able to get to shoreline or fish the majority of lakes and I kept hearing of kayak fishing and it sounded perfect for me. Anyway, really excited to see so much of this sport on KZbin, your channel and others helped me pick my first kayak and have been SUPER informative! So, just saying thanks and keep up the good work! 👍

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thanks Troy. Glad you like the content and welcome to the brotherhood

[@flpanhandler7749]

Another great video. Awesome that you are giving people cheaper options. Thanks Chad. I think I am number 1000.

[@awallpaul1701]

Both of us use the 8’ garden pole, works great!! So glad I own a grinder!

[@ROgletree]

I need to give this a try. I absolutely hate anchoring my kayak. I keep getting the line tangled around my feet or gear.

[@MrHadite81]

Killing it! I will be watching your vids all day. Great product review. By the way, I own TWO grinders!

[@CdubHI]

A video demonstrating how to use a stakeout pole would be awesome. Like you!

[@lukeeaton8274]

@Chad Hoover I use an aluminum collapsible gun monopod I got new for under $10. It has a strap at the top that I can hook to my anchor trolley. The collapsible design is great for storage. It also had a foam grip at the top like your stakeout pole.

[@keithblack7137]

Have the Micro Anchor Power Pole but always have the ParkNPole with me. Did not realize they had a two piece with with available extension. Now I have to add that to my wish list and use the ParkNPole with one of the yaks.

[@timothyperiard7048]

Hey Chad, I have had my eye on one of those for some time now and plan to get one as there were many times i could of used it this past year when it was very windy instead of using my anchor. Great video!

[@fishingwithbrian5069]

I have a power pole and still carry my YakAtack park in pole. Plan on using both this spring to catch bedding fish.

[@skyshopper1198]

I always like your videos. They are very informative and make me ponder on new ways to solve problems.

[@taggartcrenshaw4370]

I like these types of videos on what you need to start out kayak bass fishing.

[@DarrenEllinger]

Thank you for the great information,I have been on the fence with these.been shade treeing it with stake out devices.

[@m.r.b.806]

Never seen one of your videos before but I freaking love you dude

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thank you. Glad you like them. 🙏

[@luisa.davila1021]

You got my brain working on a home made parking pole. Good video.

[@ChadHooverFishing]

👍

[@leodur13]

Great video for the guy that's just starting out. Looking for cost effective ways to get on the water. Thanks

[@marcoarias2730]

This is exactly what I'm looking for, I purchased the yak gear one over the summer and after a tournament my pole moved and got stuck under my kayak on the drive home and the pole cracked on me,. I will definitely be trying this one out next time!

[@timmerman75]

Angle grinder, bench grinder, belt grinder, meat grinder, man card check! Thanks for all the info.

[@jonthanyoder4993]

Chad, thanks for another great video/tip. I'm currently working on a 2 stage, manual deployment, anchor stake.

[@michaelmitchell2954]

Great video. Parking pole will certainly go on my list to add to my bonafide ss127.

[@1984duck]

I thinking about trying kayak fishing. Good information

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thanks! Give it a shot

[@michaelstanley1513]

Bought a Park N Pole a few days before this video. Glad I made the investment for one. Wish I would have known about the lure retrieval this past weekend!

[@fshng2114]

Still haven’t reached a 1000 comments LOL. I thought it was a top shelf video that offered low tech and reasonable yak attack product. Thanks for sharing.

[@richardpayne4396]

Good video, I had thought of a cane pole Thur a anchor trolley for short anchor.

[@midwestdrum]

I'm liking the pool cue idea... Gives you a firewood option if you get stranded.

[@jarvishunt5496]

Thanks for all the great advice. Just got my first fishing kayak and have been watching all of your videos.

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Awesome! Thanks for watching

[@brianfisher22]

Walmart has a 7 dollar fiberglass plant stake. I bought 2 and epoxied them together with a copper coupling. Works like a champ.

[@rvnerd7671]

Rummaging through the garage, I found a 3 PC dip net handle we didn't use anymore, works great for this.

[@sixtestforecho]

Just got a new Predator MX for Christmas and am trying to decide on an anchoring system - trolley, pole or wizard. I may want to anchor in the deeper part of lakes here in northern WI. Thanks for the informative video. ⚓

[@MitchHeil]

I have a trolley and a pole. I use both. The nice thing with the trolley is you can clip your pole to the ring, jab it in the ground, and then adjust your trolley to get your yak facing in the right direction depending on the wind.

[@sixtestforecho]

@@MitchHeil Thanks for the feedback, Mitch. I appreciate the suggestion!

[@BarFlyFishingTexas]

OK Chad, I am grateful for all of this technology that people are creating for the kayak industry, but I do miss the old days when we used to have to make our own things. The parking pole is a great tool though. Also, I am liking your new content. Good on you for switching it up! 👍🏻

[@jeffjackson5331]

Thats sweet! You gave alot of cool ideas for a diy stake out pole. I don’t have one yet for my sit in yak. Thank you for the tips.

[@racetrucks10]

.I have a tiny boat and I have been thanking about making a set of power poles out of aluminum and a 12v Actuator. But with small boats we have to worry about battery life and will it be Feasible. Or is it just easier to use the tree stake I have been using for 6 bucks

[@The.reel.yak.dragger]

I bought a golf ball retriever that is extendable and it comes in handy all the time! Never thought about using old golf clubs though! haha

[@limpingfisherman1509]

Thanks Chad, Just watched this video. I have a telescopic painters pole. I will Give it a try. Love your videos. And hope to join KBF once i get familiar with my new kayak. Has not even seen the water yet.

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Awesome and thank you!!

[@romyoverlandingandoutdoors2566]

Great video, entertaining and informative

[@chrissitzman2801]

Ok you asked for a comment. I like your videos, they're very educational and I like the tongue and cheek jokes/remarks.

[@markcarlson5869]

Nice video ! I think I will keep it out of my scupper hole. I have a new old town sportsman 120. I do not want to sink.

[@glennbrigan4434]

What cart do you recommend for transporting your kayak from your vehicle to the water and back? I’m looking at the C-Tug

[@thomascodding8044]

I used my painter's pole to stake out. Now I have two anchor wizards to manage my boat position. They work great.

[@markharp1988]

Just got the stake out pole and I love it