wonderpole, cane pole, telescopic poles

[bearfish]

Does any body use long poles? I remember fishing with my dad as a kid using cane poles. I want to do that with my son when he is older (my daughter is a girly girl and won't go fishing........yet). Anyway I have been looking a lot at a Shakespeare wonderpole in either a 10' or 16' model. I was hoping for some feedback on what if any yuo guys use.
Thanks

[huntinslabs]

I have used em, like em better than a cane pole only cause they telescope. The 16 footers will probably be a little heavy for younguns to fish with comfortably, but the 10 and 12 footers should be fine.

[quivira kid]

I have a 12-foot wonderpole that I use from time to time for kicks. They work great. I got a 10ft BnM that has guides and takes a small spinning reel for dipping trees, and like it a lot better.... But the "cane poles" have their place in the fun category!

[deathb4disco]

Telescopic poles are ideal for kids. As huntinslabs said, I think 16' is a little big for kids. I wouldn't go longer than 13'.

I have seven BnM Black Widows in various lengths. They have the perfect action, IMO.

[Cartman]

Telescopic poles are ideal for kids. As huntinslabs said, I think 16' is a little big for kids. I wouldn't go longer than 13'.

I have seven BnM Black Widows in various lengths. They have the perfect action, IMO.

The Black Widow comes in two versions, one green, and one orange with Ready Rig. I had one of the green ones at 13' I bought online, but I broke the tip end when a redear dived under a log and put up more resistance than I was expecting. Duh me, but I ended up buying one from Walmart that came with the "Ready Rig" for less than $10.00, also 13'. When I got the new one to the lake it felt heavier than the first one had been. Could be my imagination. I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with this. I also bought a 10' from Walmart, and it is my very favorite pole. Great length for fishing under trees and so light you could fish it all day. Great action.

[Locator79]

Pick up a couple B n M breambusters for the kidos. You can get one around 10' and light as a feather. Perfect for what your looking for.

[MEATGETTER]

try hi-tec shooting star duluxe with guides, reel seat& padded handle comes in 10ft to 16 ft . they are cheap but a real good pole !!!!!!!!!!

[Cartman]

Does any body use long poles? I remember fishing with my dad as a kid using cane poles. I want to do that with my son when he is older (my daughter is a girly girl and won't go fishing........yet). Anyway I have been looking a lot at a Shakespeare wonderpole in either a 10' or 16' model. I was hoping for some feedback on what if any yuo guys use.
Thanks

I have used them, and I say stay away from Wonderpoles, especially the 16' and longer. They are way too heavy. I got a Shakespeare Durango 13', and I hate it, too. Way too much floppy in the end to land fish. I have a 13' and a 10' b'n'm Black Widow, and they are the greatest. Nice action, light weight. Excellent poles, and very inexpensive. I just got a 10' at Walmart for $6.46, and it is my favorite pole. Elegant, light, tight action, and short enough to get in tight places where there are trees overhead. IMHO, go with the Black Widow.

[Crappie 1]

Just got the wife a three piece cane pole 10' to go with the rest of her arsenal. I'll be wearin'n a hard hat...

[thehines]

I travel a lot with work, so I bought a telescoping bnm pole. Thing is great. I just enough on there for the trip and when I get home refill the line if needed. Couple hooks and bobbers with some top water baits... Golden