NASH Prodding Stick Probing Handle

Product Benefits

Designed for demanding carp anglers, the Nash Prodding Stick is a robust and precise probing pole that lets you instantly read the bottom composition: silt, gravel, breaks, weedbeds or shelves. By physically connecting your hand to the substrate, it delivers feedback unmatched by a simple floating marker or the echo of a lead probe.

Thanks to its interlocking fiberglass sections and reliable locking system, this handheld probe stays perfectly straight and faithfully transmits every texture change. It quickly becomes an indispensable ally for bottom scouting, locating hard patches ideal for bait presentation, or, conversely, pockets of silt rich in natural food.

Technical Features

• Lightweight, durable fiberglass sections offering an excellent balance between stiffness and sensitivity.
• Secure assembly system allowing you to adapt the pole length according to the depth required.
• Rounded metal tip to gently detect contours, shelves and hard areas without snagging.
• Pointed tip option designed to convert the pole into a discreet marker pole, serving as a fixed reference on your baited zones.
• Top section fitted with a high-visibility EVA tip in bright colour, easily seen at distance.
• Integrated reflective band for quick night-time location under headlamp light.
• Drainage holes on the lower section to facilitate water flow and handling, even with multiple assembled elements.
• Compatible with additional sections sold separately to comfortably explore deeper areas.

Benefits and Key Points

On heavily fished waters, knowing exactly what lies beneath the surface often makes the difference between a blank and a successful session. The Nash Prodding Stick helps you map your spots with surgical precision: you can feel the change from soft silt to clean gravel, the transition from a weed mat to a cleaned hole made by carp, or the presence of small ledges and depressions rich in food.

Because it is fully modular, this carp probing pole adapts to small gravel pits as well as large lakes. You can work just below the rod to probe a bank, or extend the length with extra sections when exploring deeper pits or areas only reachable by boat.

Its high-visibility top and reflective band also allow the Prodding Stick to be used as a permanent reference above a baited area while keeping it low to the water to limit visibility to other anglers and reduce the risk of snagging lines or during boat manoeuvres.

Usage Tips

To get the most from your Nash Prodding Stick, assemble the sections progressively until you reach the length suited to the spot. Gently push the pole into the bottom and slide it with small, regular movements: a soft, dampened feedback usually indicates silt, while a dry, sharp contact reveals gravel or hard substrate. Mentally mark each change to draw a true map of the spot before placing your rigs.

When you identify an interesting area, replace the tip if needed with the pointed one to use the pole as a marker. Position it slightly back from where you will place your rigs to keep a visual reference without disturbing presentation. From a boat, keep the pole as low as possible above the surface to stay discreet while maintaining a clearly readable reference, day or night.

Finally, rinse the sections with fresh water after each session, especially if fishing in silty or mildly abrasive conditions. Regular maintenance prolongs the life of the fiberglass and ensures smooth assemblies.

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FAQ

Question 1 : Is the Nash Prodding Stick reserved for deep, large lakes?

Answer: No, this handheld probe is suitable for small gravel pits as well as large expanses. Its modular design allows you to adjust the length to suit any type of spot, from the bank or from a boat.