Riverstick Custom Wading Staffs

[Otter]

Just received my second wading staff from Herkileez.

I lost the first staff two weeks ago wading in a river. The cheap carabiner I used to attach the staff to the holster somehow opened up and, by the time I realized, it was long gone. Really hated to lose it… it’s been great for several years and I estimate it had several hundreds of miles on it before I lost it.

I’m hoping to get 1000 miles on the new one and to ensure it doesn’t come loose, I’ve secured it with 22KN auto-locking heavy duty carabiners…. Overkill? Perhaps, but I think they look pretty cool….

Thnks Herkileez

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CastN2trees, would you be able to post a photo of your cord arrangement, or just describe it in words? I have vision issues, and can't quite follow the yellow lines!
Your knots look very good, and those are very cool 'biners!

 

[WonkyWapiti]

These things are awesome, I love mine. It is built like a rock.

 

[castsN2trees]

CastN2trees, would you be able to post a photo of your cord arrangement, or just describe it in words? I have vision issues, and can't quite follow the yellow lines!
Your knots look very good, and those are very cool 'biners!

Gladly… I’ll take photos and post tomorrow

 

[castsN2trees]

CastN2trees, would you be able to post a photo of your cord arrangement, or just describe it in words? I have vision issues, and can't quite follow the yellow lines!
Your knots look very good, and those are very cool 'biners!

Hey Otter:

The cord I use is a paracord daisy chain. I use Uni-to-Uni knots, each section is 6” long… 3 total sections so the total length is 18”… this gives me enough room to maneuver with the staff, and it isn’t too long so I can easily retrieve the staff if I drop it…

Hope this helps…

 

[Otter]

Casts, thanks so much for taking the time to make and post those photos and details. That's a clever idea to make those three loops, so you can clip them together when walking to and from the river.
Those Riverstick staffs are the best, eh?

 

[David Spey'd]

I love mine ! Worth every penny

 

[Sagebrush]

I just want to give a shout out to Herkileez and for the wading staff he makes. Sale went smoothly and the product arrived within about a week after ordering. I used it for the first time on the Metolius this last weekend and it worked great. Very sturdy, unfolds easily and the holster is heavy duty. Really had no idea how helpful a wading staff would be until I used this.

 

[Al_Neves]

I have interest in a one piece version, no hand strap, no holster, attachment ring comes off the top. The handle becomes a line catch while swinging for steelhead, so if the ring comes off the top it cannot wrap around.

 

[cmann886]

Have you tried dropping an aluminum washer (just slightly smaller than the rubber tip inside diameter) into the rubber tip before installing it? I found this helped with my wading staff.

Use a valve stem for a tubeless tire.Herkileez gave me thi suggestion and it works great.

 

[Herkileez]

Use a valve stem for a tubeless tire.Herkileez gave me thi suggestion and it works great.

I prefer rubber tips, as steel are quite noisy, and was trying to imagine a rubber tip that would be flush with the edges of the staff. A tire valve stem caught my eye and, after experimenting, I found it works very well (TR413 size). I insert a 3/4" length of (dishwasher) hose (to 1/4" below flush), then tap the valve stem in. It stays firmly in place (needing pliers to pull out), is very durable, having a shock absorbing effect, and doesn't hang up....In fact, I don't think I could design a better rubber insert. It's also very inexpensive, at approx $1.50 ea, and fits with my interest in keeping the staff easily self-maintainable with off-the-shelf components. cmann886 gave it an independent test, and reported back that it also worked well for him (Thanks Cal !)

** Update: NAPA auto parts has bulk TR413 size valve stems for $1 ea and 5/8" rubber fuel line hose for $1/ft.

 

[doublespey]

I prefer rubber tips, as steel are quite noisy, and was trying to imagine a rubber tip that would be flush with the edges of the staff. A tire valve stem caught my eye and, after experimenting, I found it works very well (TR413 size). I insert a 3/4" length of (dishwasher) hose (to 1/4" below flush), then tap the valve stem in. It stays firmly in place (needing pliers to pull out), is very durable, having a shock absorbing effect, and doesn't hang up....In fact, I don't think I could design a better rubber insert. It's also very inexpensive, at approx $1.50 ea, and fits with my interest in keeping the staff easily self-maintainable with off-the-shelf components. cmann886 gave it an independent test, and reported back that it also worked well for him (Thanks Cal !)

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Awesome idea - love that wading staff and this will definitely be a value add!

 

[Herkileez]

Awesome idea - love that wading staff and this will definitely be a value add!

With the tip options, might have to rename it "Swiss Army Staff".

 

[Hobbyranch]

Finally got some busy work out of the way and am ready to do another round of staffs, custom-built to your preferred length...
Please pm for details.

I finally tried out my new wading staff from Herkileez today. What an improvement to my confidence and wading ability. Should have started using this years ago! Thanks for an amazing product

 

[Herkileez]

I finally tried out my new wading staff from Herkileez today. What an improvement to my confidence and wading ability. Should have started using this years ago! Thanks for an amazing product

You're welcome Bill...Glad you're happty with it !

 

[Herkileez]

I have another round of staffs ready to be custom-built to your preferred length.
Please pm for details.

 

[Sagebrush]

Really well built and worth the money if you are considering one. Its been really helpful in wading the Deschutes.

 

[ndplume]

i have another round of staffs available....PM for details.

I would like a 52" staff. Please advise how to purchase. Thank you

 

[Herkileez]

I would like a 52" staff. Please advise how to purchase. Thank you

You bet!...PM sent

 

[Herkileez]

Wondering what gift to buy for a friend (or yourself ) this Xmas? I have another round of staffs ready to be built to your length preferrence...(Or, I can recommend to suit your height)
Price is $110 + $20 shipping (in USA) = $130 usd.

Please pm for details.

 

[Al_Neves]

I want a staff Nov.