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Talons/Power poles? #10073303 06/18/14 07:35 PM
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Are these anchors worth all the money and which are better?? Pros and Cons??


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Re: Talons/Power poles? [Re: TomCat3367] #10073612 06/18/14 09:20 PM
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This has been discussed plenty of times here. Do a search for "Talon vs Power Pole" and you'll find plenty of good info, plus a lot of product bashing.


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Re: Talons/Power poles? [Re: TomCat3367] #10074349 06/19/14 02:37 AM
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I would not run another boat without shallow water anchor.

Both have their pluses and minuses but I'm really lovin the new 10' Talons which are quieter, stronger and more features than the previous series and the 10' are shorter than the prior 8' Talons due to 3 stage deployment design. I can clear my garage without having to add tilt brackets.




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They have a $100 prepaid amex promo running through 7/1.

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Re: Talons/Power poles? [Re: TomCat3367] #10075277 06/19/14 03:24 PM
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Thanks Doug, I was interested in the usefulness of either and your answer really helped my decision. I fish a lot by myself and with wind conditions I find myself on the trolling motor more than I am able to fish effectively.


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Re: Talons/Power poles? [Re: TomCat3367] #10077644 06/20/14 01:17 PM
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Tomcat-- the shallow water anchors are becoming almost a necessity -- especially for slow type fishing. No hunting something to tie to. Miss a fish, deploy the anchor while retying. Want to fish a laydown, deploy and don't fight the trolling motor. Wind pushing down a bank, partially deploy and let the anchor "drag" the bottom to keep you straight and slow you down. Like Doug, I favor the 10' Talons because of depth reached and compactness on the back of the boat. Recently mounted one a Ranger and measured from the shop floor to the top was around 80" (less than 7') which allows you to back in a standard garage door. We sell, install, and ship. Give me a call if I can help.
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Re: Talons/Power poles? [Re: TomCat3367] #10087649 06/24/14 09:46 PM
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Thank you for the explanation John. It is just another investment to make and I was trying to justify it and understand its usefulness which you certainly did assist with. Thank you once again.
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Re: Talons/Power poles? [Re: TomCat3367] #10091526 06/26/14 03:41 AM
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Why do you guys like the 10ft and not the new 12ft?

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Re: Talons/Power poles? [Re: Doug Vahrenberg] #10092069 06/26/14 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Gman72
Why do you guys like the 10ft and not the new 12ft?



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I would not run another boat without shallow water anchor.

Both have their pluses and minuses but I'm really lovin the new 10' Talons which are quieter, stronger and more features than the previous series and the 10' are shorter than the prior 8' Talons due to 3 stage deployment design. I can clear my garage without having to add tilt brackets.




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