a telescopic outrigger for use with fishing vessels . the outrigger of the instant invention has multiple tubes that are circular in shape and each include a means for securing to an adjoining tube and locking in a position relative thereto . the circular shape allowing for ease of sealing the connecting components from the elements . an internal locking mechanism for positive interlocking of adjoining tubes can be accessed externally for ease of servicing . the extension of the adjoining tubes by the locking mechanism allows for movement of the outrigger pole from a stowage position to a deployment position and vice versa .