My Favorite Telescopic Pole - Please share your choice

[Joe Angelucci]

My favorite telescopic pole is the South Bend Skinny Dipper. I use this pole for micro fishing bluegill in the margins and weed lines. The pole is fiberglass and  about 5 feet (1.5 meters) in length. Total cost is about $7.50

This pole is probably the only micro fishing pole available in the US with the exception of the top section of a 10 foot BNM cane pole. Small fish on this pole is amazing. Top water action with 2# test and a #12 dry fly is great. Poles do not need to be long or expensive. You just need to match the tackle to the fish. The US has over 1,100+ different types of fresh water fish, and the majority are less than 3-5 inches long. 

You get a different perspective when you start to think small. 

[Keith Ritter]

Would a whippy piece cane do the trick? I have 6 ft section that I think will do. Would Gander Mountain carry 2lb test I'm having trouble finding it locally and the shipping is outrageous on small items?

[Joe Angelucci]

Cane would do the trick, GM should carry 2# test and fly fishing hooks. I would recommend anything under a #20 dry or nymph. 

[Joe Angelucci]

Price update - Walmart is now carrying these poles at $2.98 per unit. Pair this with 2# test and a #18 fly and you are micro fishing. The pole is also great for fishing under docks and small structures