Pole Support

Roosts, rests and supports have to suit the length of your pole and the peg you are fishing. You can compare them on eTackle without visiting each shop, with prices from reputable online tackle shops shown next to the reach and adjustment range, so the support you choose fits your pole before you buy.

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Each product page lists the reach and the adjustment range for a roost or rest, along with how many pole rests it offers. Checking these figures against the length of pole you fish helps you find a support that will suit your peg.

Add a support to your shopping list alongside the rest of your session gear to compare the total cost. If you are happy to wait, set a price-drop alert from the product page and we will let you know when the price falls.

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Roosts and Dip Roosts

A roost sits out in front of the box and gives the pole tip somewhere to rest between put-ins, so you are not holding the full length up for every cast. A dip roost drops slightly below the level of the box, which suits fishing tight to an island or a far bank where the pole needs to point down rather than level.

Kit roosts extend in stages so the reach out over the water can be set for the peg, while a fixed front roost is simpler and lighter for pegs that do not need the extra distance.

Socks, Rests and Ripple Bars

A pole sock is a padded sleeve that a top section lowers into for short breaks, protecting the tip and elastic without needing a full roost to be set up. An up-and-over rest lifts the pole clear of the platform edge as it swings from one side to the other during shipping.

A ripple bar spreads two or three rest points across a bar fitted to the box, so a long pole is supported at more than one point when the water surface is moving. This spreads the load and stops the pole rocking as fish come in on a breezy day.

Feeder Arms and Fitting a Support

A feeder arm carries a rest or roost out to the side of the box rather than in front of it, which keeps the swim in front clear for another rod or a second pole. Fit a support at a height that lets the pole run level from your hands to the water, and adjust it again if you change swim depth part way through the session.

The length of pole you fish decides how far out a support needs to reach, so it helps to read our best fishing poles guide alongside the supports here.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a roost and a pole rest?

A roost is a dedicated front support the pole tip drops onto between put-ins. A pole rest is a simpler single point, often part of a wider support such as an up-and-over or ripple bar.

What is a dip roost for?

A roost set slightly below box height, for fishing tight to an island or a far bank where the pole needs to point down rather than sit level.

What does a pole sock do?

It is a padded sleeve a top section lowers into for short breaks, protecting the tip and elastic without setting up a full roost.

What is a ripple bar?

A bar fitted to the box carrying two or three rest points, so a long pole is supported at more than one point when the water is moving.

Do I need a feeder arm as well as a roost?

Only if you want the support out to the side rather than in front, which keeps the swim ahead of you clear for another rod or pole.