AI have been asked for a carp fishing baiting pole for some time now but they had to ensure the quality was there before having a product we could bring to market. It retains its original slim profile so it can be kept in the rod bag all the time until needed and just gives you that extra bit of versatility in terms of how and where you can use it. The original SpoonRiser net float has been used to test the pole and does manage to keep the spoon floating even when full!