DIY Pole Anchor System $21

I have found a place to purchase the fiberglass solid rods to make these at $16 dollars each. The Shipping is $32 (yeah wow I know , but wait) they will ship up to 22 pieces for the same price. My thinking is if we could get several of to make one or two for their boats or Kayaks we could save big time on the shipping. Here's a picture of the system and a link that tells how to make them . Not much tit epoxy a 3/4 PVC s40 t add rubber grip and sharpen the point. He used rod holders for the mount.


Anchor pole

Here is a link to a video the guy made .
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So let me know if anyone is interested to go in on a order.

I'd be interested in picking up one or two.

Well that's two of us, Scott maybe interested. I'll check with Hemi and Eric they both might be also. Figure give it a little time maybe some more will be also. Every split on the postage will be helpful.

I would be in for one or two as well.

I believe I would be in for one. Maybe two depending on if I get the old Jon boat floating.

Well thats 5 or 6 way split on the postage that's good it knocks it down quite a bit. I will give Hemi a shout I believe he wanted one also . Then we will figure out an exact total and order them.

Sounds good Ed.

Ok guys just got with Hemi, and he is in for one so lets get a total count of how many we want. get back to me and if you would like we can put the order together Thursday at the meeting.Looking like about 6 or 7 maybe so 4.50 to 5.30 or so shipping for each pole. Not bad considering how much they want for the Stick its .

Sounds good Ed. Will bring money with me then.

Ok just got off the phone with the pole retailer and got the final scoop. The cost of shipping for 1-22 rods is $31.35 , there is a $2.00 charge for packing (total not per piece) if we order 10 or more we get a 10% discount. It looked like on the high end we have a order of 11 rods, he quoted me out the door $191.75, that would be $17.43 a piece delivered. Big time savings over commercial. So I need a total everyone wants and then I can come up with the exact amount I will need to order them. So shoot me an email at Deepblu505@gmail.com tell me how many you want.

Thanks for getting this together, Eddie. I'm in for 1.

I'm still in for one. Will talk you this weekend about this.

OK here is what we got. I have Tom down for 1
Coach for 1
Brandon for 2
Hemi for 2
and me for 2

so Total order will be for 8

They will be $20.37 each that's with shipping and packing fee. I will be at the Pechmann Center tomorrow afternoon for the Wounded Warrior Progam from 1300 to 1700, and at Gander Mountain Saturday the 18th from 0900 to 1500. Or email me if you need my phone number to set up a time. So as soon as we get the money together I will get the order in.

Eddie, if you are ok with it I'll see you at Gander Mountain on the 18th at nine. If my work schedule changes I'll contact you.

breynolds wrote:Eddie, if you are ok with it I'll see you at Gander Mountain on the 18th at nine. If my work schedule changes I'll contact you.

that will work Brandon see you then.

I ordered the poles today will ship on Weds. and should be at my house Friday this week. I will let you know for sure when they come in and we can figure out the delivery.

Thanks Guys
Eddie

Thats great news eddie! i fly home on saturday so i will make sure to link up with you!

I'll be at the Pechmann Center Saturday at the Boy Scout fly Fishing clinic.

Ok the poles have arrived , they look great. Let me know when you want to pick them up. I will be at the Pechmann Center tonight from about 1800 -2000, and tomorrow from 0800 -1500, if you can't make one of these get with me to arrange pick.

I'll see you tomorrow at the Pechman Center. Will be helping with the fly tying.

I got to the boy scouts thing slightly after 3. So I missed you. We live within minutes of each other. Maybe we can get together this week about the money.

Hey Guys,

Never got mine going but found these items on their website. I really like the grips and the stainless steel spike. They said that they can ship 6 grips and a bunch of the tips in a single box for 7.80 shipping and handling. If anyone is interested let me know. I'm at least gonna order the spike.
http://www.mgs4u.com/shallow-water-boat-anchors.htm

Bobby that is where I got the idea, but I bought the poles straight from the manufacturer at a lot cheaper. As for the tip , all I did was sharpen the pole on the end and it worked fine, I picked up a bicycle handle grip for a handle. Just saying.

What did you use to sharpen the end of the pole down? I'm limited in my tools. I do have cheap harbor freight tools knock off dremel that might work i guess. I'm guessing you used a sanding drum of some sort?

I used a belt sander , a really crappy one I think I got it at Harbor freight. If you ask Tom he would probably let you use the grinder at the center.