Bisley's traditional stick range in chestnut, hazel and maple. These are working sticks rather than trekking poles — bought to lean on, glass off and open a gate with.
Which pattern
- Thumb stick — the V-top. The keeper's and stalker's default, and the one that doubles as a steady rest for binoculars.
- Knob stick / hazel — a plain walking stick for the hill and the dog round. Stocked in a medium hazel knob.
- Shepherd's crook — chestnut, 4ft 6in. As much for handling stock as for walking.
- Wading stick — wood-topped and heavier, for probing and bracing in moving water.
- Hiking staff — lacquered chestnut, full length.
- Tippling stick — turned maple, with a flask in the shaft.
Ferrules
The tip wears out long before the shaft does, and a worn ferrule will split the end of a good stick. Replacements are sold separately in walking-stick and 5/8in (16mm) seat-stick sizes — measure the diameter of what you have before ordering rather than guessing.
If you want something to sit on rather than lean on, see Seat Sticks. For rifle support, Shooting Sticks.
