6m camera pole made from a fishing rod

I was looking for a cheap solution to mount my gopro or 360 cam to a pretty long pole. My solution is a 7 meters fishing rod. The top end is removed and mount for GoPro or ¼ Tripot mount is attached. It clamp quiet well on the and therefore no glue is required. You can remove or swap it easily.

It's still very flexible and not to stable. So only lightweight cameras are recommended. But together with wide angle of your action cam and some stabilization you can get pretty impressive shots. It almost look like shoot from a drone.

The top also fits to the fifth segment. Which gives you about 5 meter and a bit more stability. 

Another issue it had is the rubber cap on the lower end. By closing the rod to quickly, it pops out. There 3 printed version which are more stable.

• a flat one - a replacement of the rubber
• a rounded one - if you like to place it on the floor like a monopod
• ¼-20 Thread - for use of any ¼ tripod feed/spike or for additional equipment

Top Cap for GoPro

• requires a M5 nut and a GoPro screw

Top Cap 1/4

• Intended for use of 360 cams.
• requires a UNC ¼-20 x ½ grub screw. Any longer would work too, as the screw fits in the segment
• the thread is printed. It may needs some force or reworking. If needed, glue the screw

Bottom Cap Flat

• Replaces original rubber cap

Bottom Cap 1/4

• a ¼-20 melting insert is required
• for use with ¼ tripod feet
• could be used for additional equiment

Bottom Cap Round

• to place i on the groud

The tolerances a quiet narrow. Not sure it fits every pole the same way. Therefore you may need to rework some parts.

Caution: The pole is quiet long and you can easily get near power lines. be careful where you use it.