This boom pole is about 37" min and extends a bit beyond 10 feet. I have an older version of this and have only used it a handful of times, but it's pretty decent. I've only connected mics to it, so don't know if it will work to connect your camera to it. If you call B&H, I would guess they'll be able to tell you as well as let you knownif any adapter is needed.

http://m.bhphotovideo.com/mobile/detail?R=534682_REG&

I'm quite interested in poles as well. I've experimented with Go-Pro's on poles for some time now.

Here's where I got my latest pole from:

http://www.wintecs.co.uk/catalog/index.php?cPath=57_29_91&osCsid=36djir16j8194i13vigt0bfu76

However I actually need to cut it down because it is too big. It does allow me to get close to indoor model planes, in this case I used a clamp to another shorter pole at 90degs. The shorter pole has fishing weights.

as Vitality suggested I too have got to a tackle shop and got a carbon fibre pole for £25, however its a bit to whippy for camera work, so it sees service as a mic boom at the moment.

Here's some chasing about with a pole:

If you are going to be flats fishing, take a clamp and clamp a camera to the push pole. You can capture some cool shots from a GoPro on both the top and bottom of a push pole. Otherwise, see if there is a long-handle net, oar, or outrigger you can clamp to. If you stand on a cooler and a use a camera on a net or oar you can get more than 8 feet up.

@Ambergris

I am glad to do it, just propose something so people won't mix it with mike boom poles.

Hmmmmm. Maybe you should call the guide/lodge to see if they have some long limb/pole something you can tape or glue or screw a mount to. Or, go to the hardware store and buy PVC pipe. Cut into sections under 32-inches. Buy couplers to fit them together. Attach a GoPro mount to one end before you leave...epoxy and a screw or something. Take the sections and some tape. When you get there put the sections together add tape you are good to go. PVC cement would be better but is probably not allowed on aircraft. It would be so inexpensive you could just leave it there.

ken and rambo, good thoughts, and thank you.

Another problem besides air travel with having something that's a long fixed length (two poles taped, etc) is that while wading 6+ hours a day we're each carrying two 9 foot rods rigged (one for bones, one for GT). Carrying around a third six foot pole becomes a major PITA. Something discrete, but useful at the ideal moment is the target.

The six section boom poles look perfect, but way too $$.

Maybe you could use something like this,

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tent-Poles-Aluminum-Replacement-Parts-3-Sections-20-3-4-Eureka-A-Frame-Others-/230862956718?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35c08128ae

run some elastic down the middle so it will stay together but you can still stretch it apart to fold up when needed.

I also have 2 of these I use with GOpros, super lightweight, they have tripod 1/4 male top and 1/4 female bottom so they can be joined together. 8" long extends to 37". Join 3 and you have your 8ft. I also take these as carry on luggage as they only weigh 4.1oz and aluminium. http://www.xsories.com/big-ushot.html