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Re: Power Poles or Talons [Re: Jarrett Latta] #12480791 10/27/17 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted By: Jaret Latta
15'....that's a long way up if something breaks


What is next, a 20 footer ? I have only been in one boat with a Talon, it was back when they first came out, not too bueno, i am sure they have improved a lot since then, I think I am going to try one on my all weld jet boat.


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Re: Power Poles or Talons [Re: slayer12] #12480812 10/27/17 12:48 PM
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PowerPoles. Very simple & reliable hydraulic system.


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Re: Power Poles or Talons [Re: slayer12] #12480835 10/27/17 01:17 PM
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Both work well and the one people like the best is whichever one they own. Only real opinion would be by those that owned BOTH at different times. I know it sounds "shallow" but I have to agree with the people above. Those Talons look hideous on the back of your boat. Looks like a huge section of rain gutters strapped to the back of your boat. Some say "looks don't matter as long as it works" but if that was true pink pokadotted boats would sell as well as white ones! :-)

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Re: Power Poles or Talons [Re: slayer12] #12481857 10/28/17 09:37 AM
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I have used both. Currently have 12' Talons. They win hands down.


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Re: Power Poles or Talons [Re: slayer12] #12482109 10/28/17 04:26 PM
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I'm just the opposite. I like the look of the talon but hate the look of the pp because they just look flimsy.

If the boat is large enough to handle it, I'd taken talons if it can't handle the weight then I'd settle for power poles

Re: Power Poles or Talons [Re: slayer12] #12484865 10/30/17 10:21 PM
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12 Ft Talons with tilt brackets wish I had the 15 footers


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Re: Power Poles or Talons [Re: slayer12] #12485114 10/31/17 01:56 AM
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Neither, I don't still in one spot long enough to need them. Most boaters I see fishing, 99% of the time they are not in use, even in the spring. I see the most usage of them when they go to park the tow vehicle or when they stop for lunch and park the boat on the bank.

I guess I just never had a need for them.

Re: Power Poles or Talons [Re: ezbassin] #12485161 10/31/17 02:31 AM
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Originally Posted By: ezbassin
Neither, I don't still in one spot long enough to need them. Most boaters I see fishing, 99% of the time they are not in use, even in the spring. I see the most usage of them when they go to park the tow vehicle or when they stop for lunch and park the boat on the bank.

I guess I just never had a need for them.


I bet I use mine 15-20 times a day at least. I'm a shallow water guy and will never own a boat without them.

Re: Power Poles or Talons [Re: slayer12] #12485494 10/31/17 01:44 PM
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I currently have 8 ft poles that came with the boat. I was on the lake last weekend (it was cold) and lowered the poles when I heard a very distinct "crack". Sure enough both of the blue lines snapped while the poles were in the down position. I was not able to lift the poles or get them in the up position no matter what I did. I ended up unbolting them from the brackets! That being said, given the choice next time I would go with the Talons. No hydrolics to deal with, and if I lose power with Talons I can manually crank them up.


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Re: Power Poles or Talons [Re: slayer12] #12485495 10/31/17 01:44 PM
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I only have one but I use it all the time. I fish a ton of shallow water and it's awesome when fishing visible structure like timber and docks especially when it's windy. I have the 10ft talon but would have no problem having a power pole either. I think they are both great products. Someone mentioned above that the Talon is ugly but I disagree. I would say 10ft blades are not very appealing either. Those things are so high above the motor it just looks awkward. But I would still have either one on my boat. Im hoping to have a new 20-21ft rig in the next year or two and will definitely have two of either one of them on my rig.

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