Wading Staff

As winter continues I found it would be appropriate to talk about one of my most underappreciated pieces of equipment. Take it from someone who knows: having a good reliable wading staff can be the difference between enjoying a day of winter fishing or packing it in early because you took an unfortunate spill. I have had one too many a winter fishing day ended early with a nice brisk swim In Utah area waters. I have tried all different types of wading staffs throughout my years as a fly fisherman. If you were to name the staff chances are I have used it. Crossing streams and rivers is not easy for me and it definitely isn't the prettiest sight however, it has gotten easier with the addition of the Fishpond Slippery Rock Wading Staff. Fishpond aka Komperdell (A brand synonymous with quality ski & trekking poles) have hit a home run with this staff. The biggest reason I choose this staff over any others out there has to be the patented "Easy Lock" system that is utilized to determine the length of the staff. The staff has a base length of 29 inches which equates to roughly 74 centimeters. From there the bottom can be unscrewed to lengthen the wading staff. Once the proper height is reached the staff can be twisted into to the lock position. The locking mechanism on this staff is quite substantial and definitely gives me the ability to wade confidently. Overall this staff has been a great addition to my equipment. From the telescopic "Easy Lock" system to the oversized grip are just a few things that help make this the perfect staff for this unsteady angler. Take the "plunge" (No pun intended) and give this staff a try. You won't regret it. Pros: Lightweight Telescopic Design – Ranges from 29in (74cm)- 57in (145cm) Durable & Lightweight 3 piece aluminum construction Oversized synthetic cork knob that unscrews to reveal a camera mount Removable Rubber tip to reveal carbide steel tip Cons: Just discovered today that the staff has a camera mount ( would have liked to know this earlier) Removable Rubber Tip could be easily lost