re: seeking ideas for a home made push pole for flatboat

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flatboat for marsh fishing in the shallows

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There's this fiberglass DIY kit for $85. Max Gain

Fiberglass is serviceable but there are other preferred materials

Superstick looks like an interesting option as it telescopes and becomes more compact.
Superstick

General rule for pushpoles is that longer and lighter is generally better.

Keep an eye on craigslist or FB as used push poles do pop up from time to time