HOMEMADE BANK POLES - Fiberglass Diddy Poles

This video shows how to make bank poles ( AKA: Diddy Poles AKA: Ditty Poles ) that I use to catch big catfish on the river. The poles are made from fiberglass rods that are 11/16" diameter x 12' long. I also show my unique rig for easy attachment and detachment of the line. Thanks for watching, sharing, and subscribing!

[FreshwaterSouL]

This is the BEST video on bank poles with explaining all details on YouTube. Thank you 👌

[fredroberts]

Squared away. I've watched a bunch of the "make your own Diddy Pole videos" and I like yours the best for simplicity and strength. frj

[Sniper]

Great idea with the hog rings as well!!

[pdrg]

I've never been fishing, doubt I ever will, but that was still fascinating and very clearly explained :) I learnt something today :)

[jesseknox]

Thanks for the video! This was great! Just too the point and great detail! Would the same line rig work for jug lining?

[drew]

This is a perfect set up. Thanks for sharing.

[ethhein]

Thank you for the video. I was unable to figure out where the spine was on my 3 fiberglass ditty poles but I dont think it will be that big of an issue as I will mostly be on smaller rivers vs the Mississippi River & the Missouri River. I wonder how well & how long wooden ditty poles cut from upstart trees would last?

[unsaltedlife]

We have some creeks that have steep banks and I found some fiberglass rods for electrical fence that are about 6 feet in length that work great in that area, just thought I would share with you. The tree stakes work awesome on the Mississippi River

[dubbers]

Hey Phil! Just met you down by the river. Lovin the videos

[victorcastle]

Very good tutorial on bank pole fishing.
I use to work with a guy who fished the Walbash River ( it is the border between IL. and Indiana ) he used the same type fiberglass poles I am sure. He use to sharpen stainless steel hooks at work in his spare time. You didn't mention all the hard work evolved, after making the poles :-)

[Sniper]

We're do you find these poles at I can't find them anywhere!

[edbeard]

We make them out of 1/2" pvc, they work just as well an are a Hell of a lot cheaper to build

[archeryhuntermike]

I just made my first set by watching this video! One question though. How long should each bank pole line be? Before I start measuring and cutting line. Thanks in advance

[jonathanthompson]

Great video! What size line do you use?

[corysnuggs]

Do you have any problems with the fiberglass weathering in the sun, or getting it in your hands?

[DespicableP]

Anyone think you could get by with a smaller diameter rod, maybe 1/2" ? Solid fiberglass rods are pretty strong.

[DespicableP]

Two more questions for you Phil...First, do you ever have any trouble with those hog rigs when catching big ones? Second, I'm getting some 1/2" poles that don't have points. How do you suppose I could sharpen mine, maybe with a sander???

[richardpeterson]

so what is exact method of finding the load limits for rods of different diameters?

[lewiemcneely]

:Large nbet I'LL say! Mercy what a whale. My son is the fisherman of the family. I sometimes think he can catch something beside a head cold off a damp wash rag.
Thanks Phil! Good one and NICE Kitty!

[Kahwuwiqhfhkgehi]

What arbor supply store are you buying these from in KC? I’m in Olathe and ready to purchase some of these!