Overview

The TACO Marine OT Series is a range of aluminum telescoping outrigger poles for sport-fishing boats that need longer bait presentations without making storage, trailering, or bridge clearance harder than it needs to be. These poles collapse to less than 6' and are offered in 15' and 18' lengths, with 1-1/8" and 1-1/2" butt diameters across the range.

Built from satin and polished anodized aluminum, the poles are made for bluewater trolling setups where weight, salt exposure, and repeated extension are part of normal use. The 15' versions suit boats up to 30' long, while the 18' versions suit boats up to 34' long.

They are sold in pairs and work with compatible TACO Marine outrigger mounts and Striker Bases that accept the matching 1-1/8" or 1-1/2" pin-locking butt diameter. The range also gives boat owners a choice of black or silver pole finishes with gold or silver rings and tips, so the setup can match the look of the hardtop, tower, or existing deck hardware.

Key features

• Telescoping aluminum construction collapses to less than 6' for bridge clearance, trailering, dockside storage, and off-season handling.
• Available in 15' and 18' lengths to match common sport-fishing boat sizes up to 30' or 34' long.
• Offered with 1-1/8" and 1-1/2" butt diameters for use with compatible TACO Marine mounts and bases.
• Satin and polished anodized aluminum helps the poles stand up to normal saltwater fishing use.
• Locking pin feature keeps the pole secured when extended.
• Sold in pairs, which suits port and starboard outrigger setups.
• Finish choices include black or silver poles with gold or silver rings and tips.
• Reduces stress on gunnels when used with Striker Bases and on T-tops when used with Grand Slam mounts.

Variants

This range varies by finish style, pole length, and butt diameter. The available styles combine black or silver poles with either gold or silver rings and tips, while the size options cover 15' and 18' lengths with 1-1/8" or 1-1/2" diameters.

The 15' versions are used for boats up to 30' long, and the 18' versions are used for boats up to 34' long. Match the butt diameter to the outrigger mount or base already on the boat, especially when replacing existing poles.

Compatibility and fit

The 1-1/8" poles pair with mounts and bases that accept a 1-1/8" outrigger butt, including GS-170 and compatible Striker Base applications. The 1-1/2" poles pair with mounts and bases that accept a 1-1/2" outrigger butt, including Grand Slam and Striker Base setups made for that larger diameter.

Before ordering, confirm the required butt diameter at the mount, not just the overall pole length. This matters most when replacing older outriggers, mixing parts from different systems, or fitting a boat that already has a hardtop or T-top mount installed.

Use cases on board

These poles fit offshore and coastal trolling setups where spread width, compact storage, and fast setup matter. They are a practical match for center consoles, walkarounds, and sport-fishing boats that need a pair of outriggers for bait presentation but still need to clear bridges, load onto a trailer, or keep the cockpit and dock area easier to manage when the poles are not in use.

What’s included

• One pair of TACO Marine Aluminum Tele-Outrigger Poles