RE: Monopod for video camera...that sticks in the ground.
Hey Bow, I'd tried a monopod, but shortly changed to a tripod. You can get pretty cheap tripods that will work at most camera stores.
I got one from 'Henry's' here in Canada--if you've got these stores in the USA--go check them out. You can get one for about $19 on sale and the variety of adjustments on them are exceptional.
I myself use one in my DB blind.