Powerpole v. Minn Kota Talon

[tallykenjsbetterhalf]

We're looking at the Minn Kota Talon for a powerpole. Anyone have any experience with this brand versus the Powerpoll brand. It seems that the Talon deploys with less room needed. Looks like it's easier to install as well. Thoughts.

[reelbad]

I have the Talon, we installed it on our boat in about an hour. Great product IMO.

[Jumptrout51]

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With all the stuff you want to put on your boat,may as well install one of these too.

[tallykenjsbetterhalf]

No surprise, but Ken's talked about the camping cover from time to time. I draw the line at sleeping on the boat.

[tallykenjsbetterhalf]

JT,

Where's your forecast for this weekend?

[Jumptrout51]

Tonight: WSW wind 5 to 10 kt. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Seas around 1 ft.

Saturday: W wind 5 to 10 kt. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Seas 1 ft or less.

Saturday Night: Variable winds 5 kt or less. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Seas around 1 ft.

Sunday: Variable winds 5 kt or less. Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Seas around 1 ft.

Sunday Night: Variable winds 5 kt or less. Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Seas around 1 ft

[mpa_72001]

power pole.you can go with the sportmans power pole and save a lil money too.

[tallykenjsbetterhalf]

Great points! We hadn't thought of that until you mentioned it. We've seen the pp in use on other boats when we've been out fishing, until you mentioned that, didn't connect. Thanks!

JT, Camper will have to wait.... trolling motor, pp and jackplate take priority right now. Maybe camper by winter. We can meet up for lunch on the river at your hole of choice.

[zload]

I like my Talon, no 8' arm out the back of the boat for a fish to tangle in, easy to install, fast and quiet. Went out with a guide who said he would never use a power pole again as he had lots of problems with the pumps. Everyone has their favorite but I would buy another Talon no questions asked.

[Salty Gator]

Power pole

[redbelly7]

I've used the Talon for a couple of years and no complaints.

[reelbad]

Look at both products in use online, look at the components each has, see if you can find a video of one being used on a pontoon and if that would apply to your situation before you decide. Like I said, I prefere the Talon but I am sure both products are OK. Good Luck.

[dombern34]

Power Pole 8Ft. the 6ft is useless

[JIm Smith]

I have a Talon, had some issues at first , but M K came thur to the extent of a new Talon and a new mount after a year of use and installed the unit for free. I would recomend the 8ft. model