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speck-chaser · #1 08-02-2010, 10:42 PM

new alternative to power poles

YouTube- Minn kota Talon, new at ICAST 2010 Las Vegas

Gerald · #2 08-02-2010, 11:48 PM

That anchor rod looks fairly small.

I wonder how it holds up when there is a wind or some current.

JDd · #3 08-03-2010, 08:25 AM

At least when a Power Pole is deployed, it's not sticking up 4' in the air obstructing fishing. The MK is always "up".

Ray · #4 08-03-2010, 10:04 AM

I like the Minnkota installation better. Less equipment.

BayBolt23 · #5 08-03-2010, 11:18 AM

It doesn't look as sturdy as the pp

specktator · #6 08-03-2010, 11:37 AM

what is going to be the price difference b/w this and power pole? anyone know?

Montauk17 · #7 08-03-2010, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by specktator

what is going to be the price difference b/w this and power pole? anyone know?

Around the same price....1200-1500 comes in 6 foot and 8 foot

Gerald · #8 08-03-2010, 11:40 AM

~ $ 4-500 +/-.

Don't PP cost almost $ 2000?

specktator · #9 08-03-2010, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Gerald

~ $ 4-500 +/-.

Don't PP cost almost $ 2000?

Probably close to $2k professionally installed. PP will run u around $1600 for 8ft.

meaux fishing · #10 08-03-2010, 12:11 PM

my PP cost $1399. i also bought the adapter plate and wireless remote. After tax it was around $2K. I installed it myself. My guess is you will have to pay for accessories for this one too

longsidelandry · #11 08-03-2010, 01:22 PM

Talon comes with a comprehensive 2-year warranty and lifetime guarantee on the spike. It is available with either a six-foot, four-inch or eight-foot, four-inch spike and choice of a black or white motor cover. The manufacturer’s suggested retail prices for Talon are $1,299 with a six-foot, four-inch spike and $1,449 with an eight-foot, four-inch spike. All models can be used in freshwater or saltwater and come standard with two wireless remote controls. Talon will be available to consumers this fall.

JDd · #12 08-03-2010, 02:54 PM

Stainless Cajun Anchor - $80

No installation or maintenance required.

skeeter77346 · #13 08-03-2010, 05:16 PM

I have on occasion forgotten the PP was down and got on plane - some time for a while. No issues. How does the MK hold up to owner error?

Ray · #14 08-03-2010, 05:44 PM

When you start your engine, the MK will give you a warning if it is deployed.

shellman · #15 08-03-2010, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by JDd

At least when a Power Pole is deployed, it's not sticking up 4' in the air obstructing fishing. The MK is always "up".

Power pole works well give minkota a little time to build there own reputation .....

speck-chaser · #16 08-03-2010, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JDd

At least when a Power Pole is deployed, it's not sticking up 4' in the air obstructing fishing. The MK is always "up".

I ususally fish out the front of the boat

Bluechip · #17 08-03-2010, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by speck-chaser

I ususally fish out the front of the boat

cabwiz2 · #18 08-04-2010, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by JDd

At least when a Power Pole is deployed, it's not sticking up 4' in the air obstructing fishing. The MK is always "up".

Thy are so close to the motor that I really don't think it makes a difference. Especially if you trim the motor up to troll. I have a powerpole and think that in 4 foot or less of water that it sticking out of the back of the boat is more of a problem.