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 Re: Power Pole vs Talon
[Re: BassnJAK]
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04/15/16 09:40 PM
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Thanks Bigbass good points. this is not an easy decision so I appreciate all of the input.
keep it coming
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Re: Power Pole vs Talon
[Re: BassnJAK]
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04/15/16 09:44 PM
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good feedback BB94, its not an easy decision. I'm not worrying about installation.
I just want to make the most informed decision I can. however seems like 12' is the way to go whicheverr one I choose.
keep the input coming
Do something every day that makes you happy.
Fishing tops my list... Whooop - There it is! 😎
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Re: Power Pole vs Talon
[Re: BassnJAK]
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04/15/16 10:19 PM
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Neal G
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Based on 100s of Talon vs PP posts over that last few years. It seems 90+% of the people that bought Talons are happy and 90+% of the people that bought PPs are happy with their purchase. I would say that regardless of which one you purchase that you will be ok. When decisions are this "tough" both products are good.
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Re: Power Pole vs Talon
[Re: Bassslayerr]
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04/16/16 12:25 AM
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ezbassin
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Here's what imma say. She I go to weigh ins at my tournament, people beach their boats and out their talons or poles down to keep the boat in place. I have only ever seen a boat with powerpoles get washed off the bank, and the owner has to get on someone else's boat to go out and get it. I've never seen this happen to someone with talons. Powerpoles do require a hydraulic fluid container to be installed in the boats read storage. I believe a talon is just as quiet if not more quiet than a power pole (maybe not the pp blade) and unless you bend them or get slot of sand in them, they will stay that way... Has someone been drinking?
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Re: Power Pole vs Talon
[Re: BassnJAK]
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04/16/16 12:29 AM
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Neal that seems to be the case. I'll find the best deal and I'm sure I'll be happy
Do something every day that makes you happy.
Fishing tops my list... Whooop - There it is! 😎
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Re: Power Pole vs Talon
[Re: BassnJAK]
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04/16/16 01:39 AM
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NTX Fisherman
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I have 10 ft talons and highly recommend them. They're great.
Not long ago I had them down on a windy point. Waves high enough to crash up over the back deck and the boat never moved.
Last edited by M Wyatt; 04/16/16 01:41 AM.
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Re: Power Pole vs Talon
[Re: bigbass94]
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04/16/16 02:41 AM
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I flush mine out every use and no issues. That's what the port on the top is for. The longer you let it set the worse it will be. I know of people that had problems like you are describing but I also know that they neglected to flush them after every use.
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Re: Power Pole vs Talon
[Re: BassnJAK]
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04/16/16 03:23 AM
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BThomas
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I have the 8ft blades. I like them. They are noisy, If I can hear them deploy, I know the fish can hear it.
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Re: Power Pole vs Talon
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04/16/16 06:46 AM
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Flippin-Out
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I have the 8ft blades. I like them. They are noisy, If I can hear them deploy, I know the fish can hear it. Maybe your blades need some maintenance? Mine made a bit of noise during deployment, but a $40 rebuild kit for each PP made them quiet as a mouse again. (A prior owner had neglected them, lost bushings, installed improper bolt, etc.)
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Re: Power Pole vs Talon
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04/16/16 10:26 AM
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JerryC
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Re: Power Pole vs Talon
[Re: BassnJAK]
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04/16/16 02:47 PM
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The main reason I bought the Talons was I didn't have room for the pumps. The second reason was the 12' talon. I think they are a little louder than power poles, but I don't think its a big issue. I am very mechanical so installation wasn't a factor for me, but the pump blowing a hose in my boat was. I don't know if it has ever happened or not, but seems like it would be a huge mess to clean up. Also I was trying to go under a bridge the other day at Twok and couldn't because I don't have the tilt brackets yet. But I will now.
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Re: Power Pole vs Talon
[Re: BassnJAK]
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04/16/16 02:53 PM
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good points RowlettFisherman. Im thinking 12's also and will make note of the tilt option
Do something every day that makes you happy.
Fishing tops my list... Whooop - There it is! 😎
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Re: Power Pole vs Talon
[Re: BassnJAK]
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04/16/16 04:12 PM
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Rowlett,
how far above the deck does your 12 measure?
Do something every day that makes you happy.
Fishing tops my list... Whooop - There it is! 😎
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Re: Power Pole vs Talon
[Re: BassnJAK]
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04/16/16 08:21 PM
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rowlettfisherman
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Not sure deck but maybe 1 1/2' above my motor. 200 merc
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Re: Power Pole vs Talon
[Re: BassnJAK]
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04/17/16 01:56 AM
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BThomas
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@Flippin-Out -- I have put the PP rebuild on my list of to do. Thanks for your suggestion.
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