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Bankstick recommendation for rock hard ground (25 posts / 3,501 views)
daffy daffy
Posts: 597
Post #1 5 Sep 2025 10:01
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Hi everyone.

Any recommendations for banksticks for hard ground??

Normally use a pod but having 3 lines close together i have
been having issues with drifting weed knotting the lines
together.

So looking to space the rods on single sticks to keep them
apart.

Any thoughts??
Baitman Baitman
Posts: 5,237
Post #2 5 Sep 2025 10:17
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In reply to Post #1
Bivvy peg to make a pilot hole, then give it a wiggle.
The_Andyman The_Andyman
Posts: 11,332
Post #3 5 Sep 2025 10:51
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In reply to Post #1
Check out the defiant mps digging stick or dreadnoughts


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MiniWelsh MiniWelsh
Posts: 2,383
Post #4 5 Sep 2025 10:53
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In reply to Post #2
I've got a cygnet digging stick which works well enough for me. Jag do one as well (obviously more expensive) and MPS Defiant do auger points that could screw into concrete (so I've heard). A few options for you to look at
OatcakeFred OatcakeFred
Posts: 1,466
Post #5 5 Sep 2025 10:54
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In reply to Post #1
Or you could invest in the Defiant pod that fans your rods out, forgot what it's called but I'm sure it will be on their website.
The_Andyman The_Andyman
Posts: 11,332
Post #6 5 Sep 2025 10:57
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Fantail
bashmeister bashmeister
Posts: 631
Post #7 5 Sep 2025 13:26
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Jag xcavator 👍
vossy1 vossy1
MODERATORMOD
Posts: 9,047
Post #8 5 Sep 2025 14:56
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There is always the OMC Heist
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......I'll get my coat
Jimmers532
Posts: 889
Post #9 5 Sep 2025 21:43
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I've ordered some titanium auger point banksticks off Keith at defiant MPS.
Picking them up on Sunday. Will happily send you some pictures if you need 👍
daffy daffy
Posts: 597
Post #10 5 Sep 2025 22:47
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In reply to Post #9
That would be great if you could.

Thanks everyone for the other recommendations.
bmthman bmthman
Posts: 978
Post #11 6 Sep 2025 09:18
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Defiant MPS total titanium with auger points are the ones, i got a set for using on the River this year lightweight, will last forever and screw easily into rock hard baked ground.
Jimmers532
Posts: 889
Post #12 7 Sep 2025 14:10
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In reply to Post #10
Hi mate if you pm me your number I can WhatsApp you pictures. I can't work out how to post them on here. Just collected the banksticks they are superb and look very robust whilst being incredibly light. You can tell they are handmade which I really like too. I can see myself ordering some longer ones in future.
Victory Victory
Posts: 882
Post #13 7 Sep 2025 14:39
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In reply to Post #11
Totally agree I got some earlier this year and really pleased with them.
kizzi
Posts: 2,526
Post #14 7 Sep 2025 21:58
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In reply to Post #1
JAG Excavator are the best that I have used. Nothing else comes close (including their digging stick).
Holte88 Holte88
Posts: 65
Post #15 7 Sep 2025 22:10
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JAG Excavator.

I was so impressed with the korda distance stick augers that I got a complete set of excavators. They aren't cheap but they go into anything with ease!
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