Nash Bushwhacker Upgrade!

The original Nash Bushwhacker Baiting Pole has been a runaway success, with the coveted extra sections for the almost limitlessly extendable swapping hands for more than the RRP in some circles. Those unaware of the pole’s uses would do well to check out our YouTube diary series with Oli Davies, who is an absolute ninja with this stealthy tactic. For Bushwhacker aficionados, however, there’s now a new XL version to salivate over…

1. Bigger payload 
The XL nametag gives it away—this 2022 model offers more carrying capacity. About 50 percent more, in fact. Where the original version could handle about 1kg of bait, the new iteration can quietly slide out 1.5kg. Twin floatation pods either side of the carrying spoon still provide that sure-footed buoyancy that’s a trademark of the Bushwhacker design. 

2. Light mount
As Oli Davies will attest, using the Bushwhacker at night can be a huge edge, but at long distances it becomes hard to see what you’re doing. Nash have solved that with this version by allowing their new Multi Lite Torch to clip on to the front of the spoon to guide the way to your midnight spot. 

3. Deeper mount 
It’s not just illumination that you can add to the 2022 Bushwhacker—Nash have also created a bracket to suspend your Deeper just in front of the baiting spoon! The set-up almost resembles an angler fish’s glowing appendage and will help you pinpoint likely looking spots. It’s included in the Bushwhacker XL bundle whereas the Multi Lite clip comes with the torch itself. 

4. Use your lead 
Perhaps the cleverest new accessory for the Bushwhacker is the Leading Bridge, which allows you to ship out a bare lead or your complete rig from your rod and reel and ‘lead around’ by raising and dropping your rod. This all but eliminates any guesswork about what sort of bottom you were attempting to fish over. 

5. Fundamentals
This new version of the Bushwhacker comes with 10 x 1.5m sections, the new enlarged baiting spoon, the Leading Bridge and Deeper Mount. It’s also housed in a drawstring carry bag. Extra sections fit both this version and the original pole, and the complete package retails for £274.99. 

KING OF THE BAITING POLE
Master of the margins, Oli Davies, reveals his top 5 tips when it comes to using a baiting pole 

1. Load the line towards the rod
In order to ensure I always tip the Bushwhacker head the right way, I always run the leader out of the side where the rod is.

2. Work with multiples
Rather than adding one pole at a time I always work in multiples of 4, 5 and 6 sections depending on how much room there is behind me.

3. Don’t overload
Remember that you are fishing for a bite at a time, so think carefully how much bait you are going to need to get that bite.

4. Keep it clean
When I’m joining two poles I always give the inside of the female section a quick clean with my finger to remove any dirt and grit.

5. Load the rig last
The weight of the lead pulls the rig quickly from the spoon when you flip it, and if it’s buried in a pile of bait there is a risk of it catching one of the free offerings. 

BUSHWHACKER BOLT-ONS 
All designed to make the job that much easier 

Pole Rollers 
No matchman would try to manoeuvre a long pole without rollers behind their seatbox, so why should carpers? Nash have released these V-shaped rollers to keep your Bushwhacker antics safe and orderly. £19.99

Bushwhacker HD Carry Bag
Holding the 15m pole and up to 20 x 1.5m extensions, this tough carry bag is made from 600D material and has a three-sided zip for easy removal of sections. It comes with a strap and carry handle. £49.99

Bushwhacker XL Carry Bag
Capable of swallowing a mighty 50 extensions, this bag is for those long-range pole pushers. It has a separate zipped top pocket for the spoon and accessories and PVC reinforced base to protect section ends. £74.99