Talon Vs Power Pole?

[5bites]

Didn't say they aren't useful or not used on Table Rock just said that Table Rock really isn't the ideal lake for them like they would be say Florida lakes or other shallower bodies of water where they consider anything past 15 feet deep.

I'm not picking on you bud. I've just heard that so many times on this site by people that don't have them. Their use for me goes beyond just actual fishing. I've really paid attention the last couple years how often I thought I would use them. Shoot even just at tournament weigh ins it will be very nice not worrying about finding a spot to tie up to. I can't wait to get it put on. Hopefully another soon enough too.

[moguy1973]

Went to a seminar with Jason Christie and he said he drags them in the water to slow his drift in deep lakes sometimes. Said there's much more uses for them than just being shallow water anchors.

[motoman]

Went to a seminar with Jason Christie and he said he drags them in the water to slow his drift in deep lakes sometimes. Said there's much more uses for them than just being shallow water anchors.

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Good point moguy; they have those drift blades available for them too so you can use them like a drift sock kinda setup.

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(And as stated above, that noise-to-signal ratio over at BBC can be awful)

[LD Fisher]

I have the talon,,,,,,,,,no hydro lines, reservoir/extra weight or space in the back of the boat and easy to unhook and take off if you want to leave it in the garage. I won't get into it's use's on Table Rock

[Hunter53]

Which did you decide to go with Bill?

[Bill Babler]

Pretty much thinking the Talon. For one I just love the hinge bracket that will lay down flat on the deck when not in use. I also like the stabilization coming directly at the stern of the boat rather than extended.

Ease of installation is also a factor as well as avoiding the hydraulics at all cost. That and the bushing seem to be the major problem deal with the pole. I also like the ability to get the durn Talon unstuck if it happens to break down by screwing it back into the body. Also pretty fond of the rough water mode that will constantly adjust the anchor during waves.

One of the main deals on the net has been people driving off with the talon still deployed and breaking it, even with the deployment alarm sounding. I believe this is being corrected by a switch when starting the engine, the poles will retract. I also like the camo color as the anchor is going on a 23' custom built camo Alweld Bay Boat.

Have not pulled the trigger yet, but we will see.

PS, I remember now why I don't look at the BBC board, everyone and his brother are selling something and the bickering back and forth and the name calling are just to me unbearable to put up with. Not for sure there is one solid lick of any kind of information that I would covet from that bunch.

Probably with all the forums and boards I have read, the PP is the leader, but not for an instant on performance, it is mostly because as one guy stated "They look way cooler."

[dtrs5kprs]

Yep. There are a couple or three of the "jersey" boys over there on BBC. Got over most of that when I got old enough to shave daily.

[ness]

Definitely Talon. The name is way cooler.

[Hunter53]

There is definitely a lot of crap on bbc for sure. It can be good entertainment though sometimes. LOL

I have found some really good deals on rods and reels there though so it is good for some thing at least.

[1farmer]

Down here the power pole is used the most, have also heard of more problems with them maybe because of the greater number of them around. The only problems that have seen on talon is them sticking from mud and grit, and on boats

with reverse sponsons there have been stability issues with the brackets, which will not be a problem with your application.