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Wading staffs are
normally used to help anglers negotiate deep and/or
fast flowing water. I fish for wild trout and
grayling near my home and even in quite shallow
water (knee-deep) I find the wading staff a great
help because I can 'feel' my way forward while
keeping my eyes fixed on the fly or rising fish.
The staff has a rubber ferrule on the bottom which
allows me to probe in front without scaring fish -
like a metal one might - the loud tapping noise
from a metal ferrule can travel quite a distance in
water. A detachable cord clips on to the stick when
I am in the water and passes round my shoulders so
the staff is always with me and doesn't float away
if I let go of it in midstream. If you prefer to
use your own "Zinger" then the cord can be simply
unclipped and you can clip the Zinger in its
place.
The length of a
Wading Staff is normally said to be around
shoulder-height as it is more useful for probing
deep water and for climbing and descending steep
banks. Since I started using one regularly myself I
have found this extra length to be more of a
hindrance than a help. My own staff is now a normal
chest height. I also adjust the shoulder cord so
that the handle of the staff hangs just below my
left hip. Every time I put my left hand down I know
it will land on the handle and I don't have to
search for the cord to wind in the staff. Using my
wading staff is now a joy, rather than a
chore!
As these are
normally made to order (so I get the exact
measurement and any extras you require) there is a
waiting time of around three months. If we
are less busy I may be able to make one sooner but
please don't rely on that - order with plenty of
warning if you can!
Two popular
handle shapes are available as standard but I also
make a budget version without the antler
handle.
If you prefer to buy
Gift
Vouchers for a
friend to spend for themselves then click the
link.
Wading
staffs are handmade to order. Waiting time around
3-4 months at present.
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STANDARD
PRICE IS ONLY £72
PLEASE SEE BELOW TO SEE
EXTRA OPTIONS AND TO PLACE AN ORDER
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Nickel silver collar
engraved with a salmon. The collar is fitted
covering the joint between the handle and the shank
and can be engraved with a name or
initials.
Collar alone
£12.00, engraved name or initials £10
extra
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If you would like to
have a plain or engraved collar fitted, go
HERE
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If you prefer
a thumbstick grip we charge
£78
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If you prefer
an all-wood version the price is £60
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The bottom end is weighted
with lead (covered in plastic) to help it sink and
to make it hang low in the water so that the
fishing line is less likely to tangle round it when
using a fly line. A Heavy Duty rubber ferrule is
fitted as standard.
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If you prefer to have a
steel spike fitted INSTEAD of the standard rubber
ferrule, you must tick the "steel spike" check box
above. You can ALSO order a rubber ferrule to slip
over the spike when a softer tip is required. Mind
you don't stick the spike through your
waders!
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If you prefer to make your
own sticks, take a look at the Wading
Staff Kit on the
DIY pages - all the bits you need to convert your
own stick!
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 Exact
shape may vary depending on which pieces of antler
are available.
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Staghorn
Fishing priest £18.50
Polished Staghorn filled
with lead and capped with wood. Ring or leather
loop attached.
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Hazel Staghorn
Fishing priest £18.50
Polished Staghorn filled
with lead and capped with black buffalo horn, hazel
wood handle. Ring for attachment to lanyard or
zinger.
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