Poles

A new pole is a big purchase, and the same model can cost noticeably more at one shop than another. On eTackle you can compare fishing pole prices from reputable online tackle shops in one place, with product details and angler reviews, where available, to help you weigh up your choice before you buy.

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A pole package can be a sizeable purchase. Alongside the shop offers, our product pages help you check the length and supplied kits so you know what you are comparing.

If you are buying accessories too, add them to your shopping list to compare the cost of buying everything together. For a pole you have your eye on, you can set a price-drop alert from its product page.

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How to Choose a Fishing Pole

Poles split into long match and commercial poles that reach out to 13m and beyond, and shorter whips that fish at a fixed line for speed close in. The longer pole suits silver fish and skimmers across open water, while a whip earns its place on a tight session catching small fish to hand.

Stiffness is the first thing that separates one pole from the next. A stiffer blank holds its line in the wind and lifts fish cleanly, which is why match anglers pay for high-modulus carbon, whereas a softer blank costs less and forgives a bit more on the strike.

Length is set by the number of sections, and most poles come as a package that takes down to a usable put-over or put-in length. Carbon used higher up the pole keeps the working sections light enough to hold steady for a full session.

The kits supplied decide how ready the pole is to fish. Match packages tend to include several top kits so different elastics can be set up in advance, while a value pole may come with one kit that you rig to suit the day.

Elastic links the pole to the fish and is chosen by rating, with light grades for small silvers and heavier grades for carp on commercial venues. The pole's bore and fittings set which elastic systems it will take, so the blank and the elastic are matched as a pair.

The guide linked below goes through the options in more detail and helps narrow the choice before you compare prices.

Fishing Pole Prices and Reviews

There are 81 fishing poles and whips listed here, with 27 carrying a full eTackle review. Each one is price-checked against our growing list of verified retailers so the lowest in-stock figure is the one you see.

Our reviews judge a pole on the points that decide whether it is worth the money, such as blank stiffness, weight in the hand, the kits supplied and how it handles fish. For a fuller breakdown of types and what to spend on, read our guide to the best fishing poles.

Frequently Asked Questions

What length fishing pole should I get?

Most match and commercial poles reach 13m or more, which covers open-water fishing for silvers and carp. Shorter whips and margin poles around 4m to 8m are better for speed fishing close in or down the edge.

What is the difference between a pole and a whip?

A pole fishes on elastic threaded through the top kit, so you ship sections back to land a fish. A whip uses a fixed line tied straight to the tip for fast bites from small fish to hand.

How much should I spend on a fishing pole?

Prices run from a low-cost starter pole up to a flagship match section, so the right spend depends on how often you fish and the size of fish you target. A budget pole handles casual sessions, while a regular match angler gets more from a lighter, stiffer blank.

What elastic do I need for my pole?

Elastic is chosen by rating, with light grades suiting small silver fish and heavier grades for carp on commercial waters. The pole's bore and fittings set which elastic systems it accepts, so match the two together.

Are expensive fishing poles worth it?

A dearer pole uses higher-grade carbon that stays stiff and light at full length, which helps in wind and over a long session. For occasional use a budget pole does the job, so the value depends on how hard you fish it.

What kits come with a fishing pole?

Match packages usually include several top kits so different elastics can be set up ready to swap. Value poles often come with a single kit that you rig to suit the venue.