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 Minn Kota Talon Owners-Your Opinion??
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09/13/13 11:07 PM
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Lee in Texas
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Seriously thinking about ONE 12' model coming out soon. Looking for opinions and/or questions that I should get answers too BEFORE making the 'plunge'. Y'all's thoughts please??  
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Re: Minn Kota Talon Owners-Your Opinion??
[Re: Lee in Texas]
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09/13/13 11:16 PM
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texaspan
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I think its great. Use it all the time.
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Re: Minn Kota Talon Owners-Your Opinion??
[Re: Lee in Texas]
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09/14/13 12:43 AM
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John Anderson
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I have the other brand but from just an anchor standpoint you will love having one.
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Re: Minn Kota Talon Owners-Your Opinion??
[Re: Lee in Texas]
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09/14/13 12:48 AM
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fitter2259
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Love my Talons, as important a piece of equipment as my trolling motor. 
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Re: Minn Kota Talon Owners-Your Opinion??
[Re: Lee in Texas]
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09/14/13 01:02 AM
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squib
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I have two. No problems. I spent ALOT of time deciding on which brand to buy. I have been very happy with my choice.
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Re: Minn Kota Talon Owners-Your Opinion??
[Re: Lee in Texas]
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09/14/13 01:35 AM
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RngrMac
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I actually own 4. 2 on my ranger and two on my jon boat. to date I have had no problems with any of them. I would definitely buy the tilt bracket.
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Re: Minn Kota Talon Owners-Your Opinion??
[Re: Lee in Texas]
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09/14/13 01:47 AM
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scumfrogg
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I've heard from this forum that the power pole is the way to go. I've had a power pole for 3 years and beat the [censored] out of it. Zero issues
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Re: Minn Kota Talon Owners-Your Opinion??
[Re: Lee in Texas]
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09/14/13 01:55 AM
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Lake Fork Guide Marc Mitchell
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Once you get one then you will want two but you will never own another boat with out one for sure. One of the most valuable tools I use on a daily bases. You will be very happen with a Talon !
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Re: Minn Kota Talon Owners-Your Opinion??
[Re: Lee in Texas]
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09/14/13 02:06 AM
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Fishspanker
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It's ok. No way I would value it over quality electronics.
The Sheep who only fears the Wolf is eaten by the Shepherd.
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Re: Minn Kota Talon Owners-Your Opinion??
[Re: Lee in Texas]
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09/14/13 02:39 AM
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Rube G.
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I've had my Talon for 2 years, used & abused it. No problems. I will buy one for my next boat.
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Re: Minn Kota Talon Owners-Your Opinion??
[Re: Lake Fork Guide Marc Mitchell]
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09/14/13 04:05 AM
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YankHardReelFast
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Once you get one then you will want two but you will never own another boat with out one for sure. One of the most valuable tools I use on a daily bases. You will be very happen with a Talon ! These are my thoughts exactly! Mine was already on the boat when I bought it and I wasn't convinced that I'd use it. Wrong! Now I want the second one. I've never had a single issue with it. If I bought all new again, I think I'd go with the power poles simply because you can deploy them half way down and they will be out of the coangler's way. The Talon is there all the time.
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Re: Minn Kota Talon Owners-Your Opinion??
[Re: Lee in Texas]
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09/14/13 02:00 PM
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Pitdad
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I have two 8' Talons.
I started with one Talon on my first boat. Transferred it to my new boat and bought a second unit.
Love my Talons!
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Re: Minn Kota Talon Owners-Your Opinion??
[Re: Lee in Texas]
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09/14/13 03:40 PM
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Lee in Texas
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No one can/will answer a question.
HOW MUCH DO THESE THINGS WEIGH ?
Am concerned about transom weight....
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Re: Minn Kota Talon Owners-Your Opinion??
[Re: Lee in Texas]
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09/14/13 03:57 PM
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fitter2259
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No one can/will answer a question.
HOW MUCH DO THESE THINGS WEIGH ?
Am concerned about transom weight....
Online it shows the 8 ft model at 26 lbs which sounds about right from what I remember. Not sure if that includes the bracket and hardware which is about another 2 1/2 -3 lbs or so if not included.
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Re: Minn Kota Talon Owners-Your Opinion??
[Re: Lee in Texas]
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09/14/13 05:42 PM
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Lee in Texas
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Online! Sorry....guess I wasn't looking hard enough....I couldn't find where it gave the weight... That's pretty light all in all...
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