Sand Flags

I use my surfcaster cable tied to the bull bar and a bit of duct tape around the join in the rod just in case it vibrates loose.

Yep, ducttape around the join is a good move.

If it was me, I wouldn't be using my good rod as a sand flag.

Would be a right proper bugger if you broke it on an overhead branch or similar BEFORE you got there. You may miss out on catching anything.

Much better to buy an old rod and set that up as the sand flag, duct/gaffer tape around the joins is a good idea too.

Disco.

I've got one of these 3.4 meter whips with the light as shown on this site. Great unit (didn't bother to connect the light up). Pretty hard to come by down south tho. Used pretty much exclusively by the mining companys. Pretty pricey too. Got mine in Hedland.

Cheers. Mick

Thanks Doug,just what i needed!!!!!
Cheers Lyndon

Looks good Derek but if it ain't at the front and 15 ft of the ground it probably won't work due to the angles involved at least on steep hills. T

The problem with a lot of the fishing rod, or electrical conduit ones is that they are fine when stationary but have a habit of breaking with low branches.

The other one to watch is how flexible they are. It is amazing how many people use tent pole and think it looks good. problem is when they get moving a bit the air resistance on the flag just about bend it back to touch the roof making next to useless.

For $100 or so dollars get a proper one. Try www.outbackideas@three.com.au

Dead link but am quite happy with mine thanks.

Did not get it to bend at at the speeds I was doing in the sand.