Vision Wading Staff Simple, Strong and Bloody Reliable

When Folstaf stopped making wading staffs, we were genuinely disappointed. The quick-deploy design was hard to beat compact, fast, and easy to use in tricky water. With those no longer available, we went hunting for a proper alternative and landed on this very solid option from Vision.

The Vision Wading Staff is aseven-section aluminium staffthats built to take a beating. Thanks to the internal elastic, itstraightens out automatically the moment you pull it from the holder, making deployment quick and effortless exactly what you want when you suddenly need stability mid-crossing. Packing it away is just as easy.

At full length it measures150cm (59), giving plenty of reach and confidence in deeper or faster water. Folded down, it packs into a compact25.5cm (10), so it sits neatly out of the way when not in use.

TheEVA handleis a standout. Its ergonomically shaped, comfortable in the hand, and paired with adouble elastic wrist strapthat provides a secure grip whether your hands are wet, cold, or gloved up. Its also far more durable than traditional cork handles, especially for anglers who fish hard or spend a lot of time scrambling over rocks.

One handy bonus weve worked out the 7-section 150cm model can be shortened if you find it a bit long. By removing the tungsten carbide-tipped end piece, undoing the internal elastic, and taking out the second last section, you can dial it back to a more suitable length. Its an easy job and worth doing if you want something a little shorter.

Simple, tough, and dependable the Vision Wading Staff does exactly what a good wading staff should do. If youre looking for a no-nonsense replacement for the old Folstaf style, this one absolutely gets the job done.

VISION on their wading staff

The ergonomic EVA foam handle feels great in hand and gives a secure grip whether its wet or dry, and its much tougher than traditional cork handles. A double elastic strap keeps it comfortable and secure, and when youre done it collapses down to a compact 25.5 cm for easy storage. Fully extended it reaches 149 cm the perfect blend of reach, strength and portability for your wading adventures.