Minn Kota Talon & Power Poles How Much Do You Use Them ?

[Sore Thumbs]

The only time people use them around here is when they park their boats on the bank to go weigh in their fish. I would think an hds12 would get a lot more use out of that money. That being said. They look awesome.

[jlinmo226068]

The only reason I am considering it is because I found a good deal on a used one. He is selling it because he bought a new boat with two already mounted on it

[dtrs5kprs]

The only time people use them around here is when they park their boats on the bank to go weigh in their fish. I would think an hds12 would get a lot more use out of that money. That being said. They look awesome.

+1 on the electronics. Power poles also challenge some garages. Just a thought.

Also stayed by a guy two years ago who had one malfunction and deploy down while he was fishing. Had to get inside the rear hatch and cut a line to get it to release so he could move. Messy.

[Sore Thumbs]

The only reason I am considering it is because I found a good deal on a used one. He is selling it because he bought a new boat with two already mounted on it

If its a good deal that's a different deal.

[mixermarkb]

The power pole drift paddle idea looks cool to me- I use a drift sock on crazy windy days sometimes, and it would be cool to be able to slow the boat down at the touch of a button.

Not sure it would be $2K cool, but hey, if I had it to spend on fishing...

[AAD]

I have one on my high sided Tracker Targa and love it. Never use it at Table Rock for obvious reasons. But I do fish a tourney in Texas where most of our fishing is over shallow flats (2-6 FOW), full of grass and stumps. Down there we use it a ton, and has made a huge difference. It allows us to lock it down, fan-cast to all the targets, then raise and move 20 yards and repeat.

I agree with mixermarkb on the drift paddle, that could be helpful on Table Rock. Essentially like a drift sock, will slow the boat down a bit on windy days. But I have not found one at a good price to purchase and try.

[fishinwrench]

Let me just say that "I hate them" and leave it at that.

Couple more years and they'll be a dime a dozen on craigs.