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CASTnBLAST Community Regular

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I have a Talon, they are lighter, less expensive and much easier to install. I use it a bunch, two would be nice at times but even the Talons' are going to run well over a thousand.

Actually the one I have probably paid for itself last year when fishing a tournament a storm blew in so we had to land on a rocky shoreline (bad one 60+ wind and lightning) the Talon held securely not allowing the boat to blow against the rocks.

Also nice for securing the boat when going for the truck while fishing alone,working docks,wood and other target specific structure.

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I have one on my boat and really like it. Will never get a boat without it. Actaully I would get 2. With just one you have to let the wind position you but once you get it into position you focus soley on fishing rather then fishing and boat control.

Good Fishing!!

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Ive been reviewing the difference between the two different brands and am still torn, but the mounting bracket for the talon is $200 which makes it and the power pole about the same price.

Yup, and I don't like the electronics part of it, especially the "Rough Water" sensors it has inside. It took MK forever to get the footpedal problems on their PowerDrive TM's figured out, and I don't even think they are fully fixed. What makes anybody think the Talon will be any different? I've even heard a couple reports of them getting stuck in the partway down position because of sand getting stuck in the extension mechanism. Don't get me wrong, I'm a huge fan of MinnKota, but I just don't trust the design of their Talon yet.

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Anyone here installed their own PowerPole?? I did my Talon in about an hour but work with tools every day,still,most people with any simple wrenching skills can handle the job. The PP install sounded much more complicated and was highly recommended to be done by a professional rigger..what are they charging per hour these days $80-$100??? Not saying the Talon is better,if you have deep pockets and can afford it the PP may well be a better choice. I'm not a huge fan of adding any unnecessary weight either and the Talon is pretty good in that aspect. I've only had mine a year but haven't had a problem...yet.

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It would be sweet if you could network a power pole with your fish finder. It would automatically go down when you mark fish. Kind of like your boat getting a woody wink

Wow, thats one way to look at it.

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Was thinking of getting one for the old mans boat, thought it would work slick as sh!t. For you guys that have and use them how fast do they go down, as far as getting in an area on a windy day how far off will you move before it anchors you in place? More of my fishing style is on the move working an area rather than parking and sitting for awhile.

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i've had a talon for about a year, I beat the heck out of mine and so far so good. the advantage with the talon would be adjusting it lower so you can get more depth, great for trolling motor lakes or smaller lakes if you were to just idle around. its a great tool and I'm finding more use out of it every time I get out.

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It would even be sweeter if the new talon tilt bracket was electronic. Tilt it at a push of a button.

I'm cheap so I got one of those 10' shallow anchor made by dig-n-anchors. Should have gone with a 12' rod. Slow but works for me and I can anchor in much deeper water between 8.5-9'. + I use it as a push pole.

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