Powerpole vs. Talon

Wade B · February 2015

Considering the telescoping characteristics of the Talon system, is the Powerpole system easier for freshwater cleaning? Or do you guys not have any issues with the Talon system?

We are beach/boating people. I'm thinking this is an essential need on our boat.

duckmanJR · February 2015

Essential? .... How so?

kmagnuss · February 2015

power pole > talon

Wade B · February 2015

duckmanJR wrote: »

Essential? .... How so?

Beach a boat, hit a button, problem solved. VS Beach a boat, run out anchor line, maybe lower outboard, waves still wash up and move boat around.

Or...... Fishing and messing with an anchor. Of course I love the spot lock feature on the MinnKota Terrova and I use the heck out of that as well.

Ok, you are right. How about "essential want". Not essential need.

Pilchard · February 2015

I've owned both. Power pole is far superior. Way less issues.

After having this technology, I can't imagine owning a boat without one.

linesider 159 · February 2015

Power pole, power pole, then powerpole again. I will not own a talon, too many things can go wrong that could cost me a tournament. And i get 35% off talons and I still choose powerpoles

I will never again own a boat without dual powerpoles if I can afford it. It is budgeted into any boat i buy. I encourage you to hop on a friend's boat if they have dual. Great stuff

FlatsFrenzy · February 2015

Wade B wrote: »

I'm thinking this is an essential need on our boat.

Its a nice tool and very convenient. Lots of us get along without them though.

duckmanJR · February 2015

FlatsFrenzy wrote: »

Its a nice tool and very convenient. Lots of us get along without them though.

My wife seems to think I catch enough. I will have to work on the explanation that a $1800 electric stick is a must have.... :wink

I suppose that since most new boats are financed...you won't notice it in the price....I have a hard time spending that much cash..
The old pre-rigged stern anchor on a short snubber sitting next to you on the deck slipped quietly off the deck....while not as convienient...is effective too.

Fishin Rod · February 2015

Power pole. You are right, it is an essential. Just like a trolling motor, once you've owned one it's very hard to fish without it.

tag · February 2015

Love to have one but can't seem to part with the $1800 when my $75 Stick-it anchor pin works great.

Skeeter08 · February 2015

My skeeter has a Talon and it has failed 3 times in one year. It has been a big PITA during the worse time, next time it gets yank off the boat and a PP is getting installed. My only worry about PP is the hydraulics failing, I was on vacation last year and had to help a guy when his system failed and helped him tie his PP up so he could continue to fish.

linesider 159 · February 2015

Skeeter08 wrote: »

My skeeter has a Talon and it has failed 3 times in one year. It has been a big PITA during the worse time, next time it gets yank off the boat and a PP is getting installed. My only worry about PP is the hydraulics failing, I was on vacation last year and had to help a guy when his system failed and helped him tie his PP up so he could continue to fish.

Hydraulics can fail, but when they do there are only a few things that can go wrong. Did the guy have the current cmonster pump powerpoles? If the powerpole fails you can always pull it up and either tie it up or if you keep a heavy duty bungee or zip ties those will also work. That is the main reason I bought a powerpole, if I'm in a tournament and something breaks then I can still continue my day, if the talon gets stuck down often the wrench backup doesn't work and you are stuck. Plus pp customer service is #1

Capt.AW · February 2015

Power pole for me.

http://forums.floridasportsman.com/showthread.php?140641-Power-Pole-Customer-Service&highlight=power+pole

Skeeter08 · February 2015

linesider 159 wrote: »

Hydraulics can fail, but when they do there are only a few things that can go wrong. Did the guy have the current cmonster pump powerpoles? If the powerpole fails you can always pull it up and either tie it up or if you keep a heavy duty bungee or zip ties those will also work. That is the main reason I bought a powerpole, if I'm in a tournament and something breaks then I can still continue my day, if the talon gets stuck down often the wrench backup doesn't work and you are stuck. Plus pp customer service is #1

Agree thats how I help the guy out by helping him tie off the PP in the up position. My Talon failed three times and each time I had to remove it and drag it in the boat. Minn Kota service isn't bad they have worked with me each time.

Mateau · February 2015

Ive got a power pole and have thought about switching to the talon. The talon has a wave or current feature that my pp doesnt have. When tide comes in or waves or currents, talon has a triple sink or triple strike thing it does that anchors it deeper into water. Not sure if this is a legit feature, but sounds like one to me. Ive had the tide lift my boat and power pole just dragging along... "Am i fricken drifting right now?" I dont dislike my pp, just think technology has advanced since i put it on almost 3 years ago. But overall, couldnt live without it. I could, but it sure as heck makes life easier...

linesider 159 · February 2015

Get the wave pack from powerpole. I've never had trouble with the powerpole bouncing with waves and I've been in some bad stuff. Just put the powerpole down and if it's really snotty push down button when rear of boat is at top of wave.

Mateau wrote: »

Ive got a power pole and have thought about switching to the talon. The talon has a wave or current feature that my pp doesnt have. When tide comes in or waves or currents, talon has a triple sink or triple strike thing it does that anchors it deeper into water. Not sure if this is a legit feature, but sounds like one to me. Ive had the tide lift my boat and power pole just dragging along... "Am i fricken drifting right now?" I dont dislike my pp, just think technology has advanced since i put it on almost 3 years ago. But overall, couldnt live without it. I could, but it sure as heck makes life easier...

Net 30 · February 2015

I've been on 2 bass boats that had their Talons take a crap and it was a nightmare trying to get the spike back up.

Have not had a PP issue on any boats I've owned with one or been on so far…….

kmagnuss · February 2015

Doesn't power pole have a feature now that it will sort of reapply pressure every so often to make sure the tide isn't rising?

waldnerr · February 2015

I know there's an add-on that does exactly that.

linesider 159 · February 2015

Yes called the wave pack. I suggested it a little earlier for a guy. Never used one though

waldnerr · February 2015

:thumbsup

Mateau · February 2015

linesider 159 wrote: »

Get the wave pack from powerpole. I've never had trouble with the powerpole bouncing with waves and I've been in some bad stuff. Just put the powerpole down and if it's really snotty push down button when rear of boat is at top of wave.

interesting. Ill be googling that. Thanks!!!

Powerpole vs. Talon

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