Was considering getting a baiting pole off Santa for Christmas. Initially, I quite liked the look of the telescopic ones due to their compact nature when not in use. But there are obvious limitations with a telescopic one, so I was also looking at the Bushwhacker from Nash.
I would only use it on one water initially, and that would be close in (< 5m). But I'm sure I would find other applications for it where I need to go out further. I've narrowed it down to 3 poles:
Nash Bushwhacker 15m approx Sale Price £150
Aqua Telescopic 12m approx Sales Price £70
Tackle Box CF-X 18m approx Sales Price £200 (don't know if they do sales??)
So, which one do I go for? Suggestions welcomed, with any issues anybody has had.
I would only use it on one water initially, and that would be close in (< 5m). But I'm sure I would find other applications for it where I need to go out further. I've narrowed it down to 3 poles:
Nash Bushwhacker 15m approx Sale Price £150
Aqua Telescopic 12m approx Sales Price £70
Tackle Box CF-X 18m approx Sales Price £200 (don't know if they do sales??)
So, which one do I go for? Suggestions welcomed, with any issues anybody has had.
In reply to Post #1
Definitely Nash. Can extend it to crazy distances. All the others can't. End of.
And if you're only using it say upto 5m you can just take 4 Nash sections which is compact.
No brainer
Definitely Nash. Can extend it to crazy distances. All the others can't. End of.
And if you're only using it say upto 5m you can just take 4 Nash sections which is compact.
No brainer
In reply to Post #1
I've got a corus and a bushwacker, if I had to pick one it would be the bushwacker hands down, although not as compact packed away it is much easier to use and is less fragile imo, the bushwacker head is less likely to turn over or take water on when shipping it out.
I've got a corus and a bushwacker, if I had to pick one it would be the bushwacker hands down, although not as compact packed away it is much easier to use and is less fragile imo, the bushwacker head is less likely to turn over or take water on when shipping it out.
People don't use a baiting pole these days. They Bushwaker. 
Thanks for quick responses lads, what's the weight of the 15m Bushwhacker?
In reply to Post #3
What the difference in pack down lenght?
It is much buy cheap buy twice with theese things?
What the difference in pack down lenght?
It is much buy cheap buy twice with theese things?
In reply to Post #5
They don't weigh much at all bud
They don't weigh much at all bud
In reply to Post #1
I'm after a bushwhacker and very interested to know where I can get one for £150? best I've seen is £179, please can you point me in the right direction.
Cheers
I'm after a bushwhacker and very interested to know where I can get one for £150? best I've seen is £179, please can you point me in the right direction.
Cheers
In reply to Post #8
It's a bit of a guess at what I'll get it for in the post Christmas Sales based on current prices. Best I've seen is £161 at Bristol Angling Centre using discount code BLACK15.
It's a bit of a guess at what I'll get it for in the post Christmas Sales based on current prices. Best I've seen is £161 at Bristol Angling Centre using discount code BLACK15.
In reply to Post #1
Another vote for the Bushwhacker. Initially i was dead against it but watched my mate using one and seemed to out fish most on our syndicate. Plus side as others have said is you can pretty much extend it to how far you wanna go!
Another vote for the Bushwhacker. Initially i was dead against it but watched my mate using one and seemed to out fish most on our syndicate. Plus side as others have said is you can pretty much extend it to how far you wanna go!
100% go for the bushwhacker as it's all-round a much better option. They're light enough and pack down small enough not to be an inconvenience.
Can buy as many sections as you need if you end up fishing other waters.
Generally much better design of baiting spoon too.
I ended up going second hand and got a brand new bushwhacker with 10 extra poles and the hd carry bad for £200.
Can buy as many sections as you need if you end up fishing other waters.
Generally much better design of baiting spoon too.
I ended up going second hand and got a brand new bushwhacker with 10 extra poles and the hd carry bad for £200.
In reply to Post #9
Try parkfield angling they are doing very good prices on different stuff may save more with them
Try parkfield angling they are doing very good prices on different stuff may save more with them
In reply to Post #11
Is there much difference in the standard bag vs the after marker one?
Is there much difference in the standard bag vs the after marker one?
In reply to Post #13
Yeah, the standard bag is a pain in the ass. Its just a black nylon bag with a pull string at one end.
Yeah, the standard bag is a pain in the ass. Its just a black nylon bag with a pull string at one end.
In reply to Post #13
Exactly what post #14 said.
The one that comes with it doesn't really offer any protection either.
Exactly what post #14 said.
The one that comes with it doesn't really offer any protection either.