{"product_id":"taco-metals-carbon-fiber-flag-pole-fp-0125-cf54","title":"TACO Metals 54-1\/2 Inch Carbon Fiber Flag Pole J-Lock","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe TACO Metals carbon fiber flag pole drops straight into a standard 1-5\/8 inch rod holder and locks down with a J-Lock, no drilling required. At a fixed 54-1\/2 inches, it flies your flag light and stiff off the gunwale. It's the pole only, so bring your own flag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TACO Metals carbon fiber flag pole is a clean, no-nonsense way to fly your flag off the gunwale without adding a permanent mount to the boat. It drops straight into a standard 1-5\/8 inch rod holder, locks in place with TACO's J-Lock, and stands a fixed 54-1\/2 inches tall. That's the right height to keep a courtesy flag, a fishing flag, or an ensign up and visible without it snapping around in your face at the helm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarbon fiber is the reason to reach for this one over a plain aluminum pole. It's light, it's stiff, and it holds its shape in a breeze instead of whipping around. Pick it up and you'll notice how little it weighs. Bolt a flag to the top and run offshore, and you'll notice it doesn't wobble the way a cheaper pole does. For anglers who like to fly a release flag or a fish flag on the way back to the dock, that stiffness keeps everything looking sharp instead of tangled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe J-Lock is the part that makes this pole worth the money. Instead of just sliding into the rod holder and spinning free, the J-Lock seats and twists to lock the pole against rotation. Drop it in, give it a turn, and it stays put. When you're done for the day, twist it back out and stow it. No tools, no drilling, no permanent hardware on the boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the version without a flag and without a storage bag, so you're buying the pole itself. That keeps the price down if you already have a flag you want to fly, or if you're replacing a pole that broke. If you want a spot to stow it in the cabin or a locker, a lot of owners cut a short length of PVC to slide it into. Simple and cheap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFitment is straightforward. Any standard 1-5\/8 inch rod holder will take it. That covers the flush-mount holders on most center consoles, the rail-mount holders on a lot of walkarounds, and TACO's own gunwale holders. If your rod holder runs a touch loose, a wrap of electrical tape on the base of the pole takes up the slop and stops any rotation in chop. It's a five-second trick that a lot of us use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight-wise, the fixed 54-1\/2 inches suits most 23 to 28 foot center consoles and walkarounds really well. It's tall enough to clear the gunwale and fly the flag clean, but not so tall that it becomes a sail or catches every T-top and hardtop. On bigger boats running a tower, you may want more height, so keep the boat in mind before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA couple of install notes from experience. Don't overtighten any set screw against the carbon tube. Carbon is strong in the right direction, but you can dent or crush the wall if you crank down hard on a point load, so snug is plenty. And if you're running above 25 knots with a big flag, throw a short bungee or a zip tie on the halyard so the flag isn't slapping the pole all the way home. Little things, but they keep the setup quiet and lasting. And like any gear that lives in the salt, a quick fresh-water rinse now and then keeps the base and the lock working smooth for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottom line, if you want a light, stiff, good-looking flag pole that drops into a rod holder and locks down without any permanent install, this TACO carbon fiber pole is an easy call. Fly a fishing flag, a courtesy flag, or your ensign, whatever the day calls for. It's the kind of gear you rig up once and forget about, which is exactly what you want out on the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCarbon fiber construction keeps the pole light and stiff so it holds its shape at speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFixed 54-1\/2 inch height clears the gunwale and flies a flag clean on 23 to 28 ft boats\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eJ-Lock base twists to lock the pole against rotation in the rod holder\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFits any standard 1-5\/8 inch rod holder, flush-mount or gunwale-mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDrops in and out with no tools, no drilling, and no permanent hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSold as the pole only, without flag or storage bag, to keep the price down\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWorks with TACO gunwale holders and most standard boat rod holders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized TACO METALS reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat rod holders does this flag pole fit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt fits any standard 1-5\/8 inch rod holder. That covers the flush-mount holders on most center consoles, rail-mount holders on walkarounds, and TACO's own gunwale holders. If yours runs a little loose, a wrap of electrical tape on the base takes up the slack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it come with a flag?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. This version is the pole only, without a flag. That's on purpose, so you can fly the flag you already have or pick the one you want without paying for a second one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs the height adjustable?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo, it's a fixed 54-1\/2 inch pole. That height clears the gunwale and keeps the flag visible without turning into a sail at speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat is the J-Lock?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe J-Lock is the base mechanism that seats into the rod holder and twists to lock. Instead of spinning free like a plain pole, you drop it in, give it a turn, and it stays put against rotation. Twist it back out to remove it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it include a storage bag?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo, there's no storage bag with this version. A lot of owners cut a short length of PVC pipe to slide the pole into for storage in a locker or the cabin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhy carbon fiber instead of aluminum?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eCarbon fiber is lighter and stiffer than a plain aluminum pole. It holds its shape in a breeze instead of whipping around, so the flag looks sharp even at speed offshore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat size boat is this best for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe fixed 54-1\/2 inch height suits most 23 to 28 foot center consoles and walkarounds. 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