Powerpole for VBay

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This seems like one of those decisions that you should make based on the area you fish, so the question goes out to VBay fishermen. Like most of you, I'm fishing around the point, working the banks, or hitting the reefs outside of the pass. Typically 3-6 feet of water with mud or shell bottom. I want to buy a powerpole. I'm pretty set on going name brand Powerpole, simply because I hear that they will always replace it if it breaks. But if somebody has a great alternative they want to share, okay.

Real questions here: Sportsman, pro, or blade?; 8 foot or 10 foot?

I know, the more expensive is always better, except you might have paid more money for something that didn't provide much more benefit.

The pros use the blade... I probably would buy the most expensive one too if it was a sponsor's money.

And longer is always better, except you've got an extra foot of pole sitting at the back of the boat when you're not using it.

So really, anybody who has one, what are the must haves and the things to avoid? Where is it good to save a little money and where should you not cheap out? Thanks folks.