Kayak Fishing Stake Out Pole (1/2" EMT)

If you do a lot shallow-water kayak (or small boat) fishing you already know what a stake-out-pole is. If you don't, a stake out pole is a replacement for an anchor in water that is more shallow than the pole length. You simply drive the pole into the dirt or sand and a clip a line between the pole and the boat.

This one uses 1/2" EMT available very cheap at your local home improvement shop. I'm using a 4' pole with some para cord and aluminum carabiners. The point of the pole is very tig