Yea hit a garage sale. some driver shafts are that long. Club shafts are stong two. There was a person monthes ago that posted here about treckingpoles made from club shafts. They are very light and strong. Fishing poles would flex way to much. However, I was able to bye Kswiss trecking poles at Farm and Fleet for under ten bucks a piece. So far they have been excellent. Fleeter may have them on the web site? I did a little searching. This is what I use. so far excellent and great reveiws from others
http://www.walmart.com/ip/SwissGear-Hiki...599083778720335