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DIY livescope pole ideas?

Posted on 12/17/23 at 12:17 pm
Posted by boudinman
Member since Nov 2019
5144 posts
Posted on 12/17/23 at 12:17 pm
Looking for ideas on constructing a metal pole rather than using pvc. Maybe by using galvanized pipe or metal conduit. PVC only as a last resort. Anyone here ever made their own metal livescope pole, or if made with pvc then how did you strengthen it to keep it from bending when trolling or in current? TIA
Posted by OntarioTiger
Canada
Member since Nov 2007
2125 posts
Posted on 12/17/23 at 4:54 pm to
Gonna follow this. I bought a pole w a clamp and use a rod holder. Its ok but i know there are better
Posted by GREENHEAD22
Member since Nov 2009
19644 posts
Posted on 12/17/23 at 4:57 pm to
I know the feeling, still trying to perfect my crossbow/thermal combo.
Posted by ccard257
Fort Worth, TX
Member since Oct 2012
1316 posts
Posted on 12/17/23 at 5:49 pm to
No, I have not made a livescope
pole, because I prefer fishing to playing video games
This post was edited on 12/17/23 at 5:50 pm
Posted by AlxTgr
Kyre Banorg
Member since Oct 2003
81790 posts
Posted on 12/17/23 at 7:52 pm to
On the TM is where it's at. Cannot imagine having to deal with a separate pole.
Posted by skidry
Member since Jul 2009
3294 posts
Posted on 12/17/23 at 8:04 pm to
I Don’t know anything about livescope. But I can tell you I went crappie fishing in Arkansas with a guide and his was pvc.

That being said I don’t see why you can’t use aluminum conduit.
This post was edited on 12/17/23 at 8:05 pm
Posted by Barneyrb
NELA
Member since May 2016
5154 posts
Posted on 12/17/23 at 8:06 pm to
I took a bicycle work mount like below



I cut a piece of 1-1/4 aluminum conduit 8 inches long to clamp into the mount. I cut a 42" piece of 1" aluminum conduit and slipped inside the 8" piece of 1-1/4. I put an ell on top a short piece of conduit for turning directions. I also used a set collar on top and bottom of the short piece to hold it at the proper depth.

All total I've got probably $100 in a mount that works great for my usage.
Posted by AwgustaDawg
CSRA
Member since Jan 2023
7377 posts
Posted on 12/18/23 at 7:02 am to
I mounted mine on an old shakespeare transom mount trolling motor shaft and use the pivoting bracket and the motor to turn it. I have been working on one that will deploy and scan slowely through 180 degrees and can be controlled by a remote on my trolling motor remote lanyard but I haven't finished it yet.

As for those who do not like live scope you do you boo. I fish about 50 days a year. I spend about half that time looking for fish. I fish a bunch of different lakes and rivers. I fish to catch fish, not ride in a boat and soak baits or cast lures...live scope has made it slightly more likely that I catch fish. I also will fish a night crawler to catch cut throat trout out west or will soak a mullet head to catch red fish...some folks think a dry fly is the only legitimate way to catch trout and that catching a redfish on anything other than a fly rod ought to be outlawed. I am of the opinion that what other people do is their business, not mine...
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