Where would you spend your $

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Permalink Reply by Chad Simon on July 15, 2009 at 2:37pm

Electronics without a doubt! However if you're going to buy a new boat I feel hydraulic steering, dual axle trailer, auto bilge pump, and a stereo are all neccesary! I didn't get a dual axle trailer, and I regret it.

Permalink Reply by Marc Marcantonio on July 15, 2009 at 2:38pm

If I only had X amount of money, and I needed Z to get what I thought I needed, then I would work harder to make Z...

I think that answers your question, at least in my mind...

ciao,
Marc

Permalink Reply by Ronald Hobbs, Jr. on July 16, 2009 at 8:29am

I would save more money in order to get exactly what you want, you shouldn't have to compromise, I will tell you a few things that you probably could do without, a powerpole not really needed but is nice to have, a biosonix don't think you need one of those either, I saw my first one the other day and they just sound like a bunch of static out of the water.

The things not to skimp on would be the quality of the trolling motor, electronics, and batteries.

Permalink Reply by Zach Chandler on July 16, 2009 at 9:10am

Has anyone actually used a powerpole. I always thought that they looked cool and all and the idea was good, but do they actually work well?

Ronald Hobbs, Jr. said:

I would save more money in order to get exactly what you want, you shouldn't have to compromise, I will tell you a few things that you probably could do without, a powerpole not really needed but is nice to have, a biosonix don't think you need one of those either, I saw my first one the other day and they just sound like a bunch of static out of the water.

The things not to skimp on would be the quality of the trolling motor, electronics, and batteries.

Permalink Reply by Ben Holten on July 16, 2009 at 9:24am

Can't you just use an anchor? I have only seen one guy have one on a boat. They don't seem to be that popular up here I guess.

Zach Chandler said:

Has anyone actually used a powerpole. I always thought that they looked cool and all and the idea was good, but do they actually work well?

Ronald Hobbs, Jr. said:

I would save more money in order to get exactly what you want, you shouldn't have to compromise, I will tell you a few things that you probably could do without, a powerpole not really needed but is nice to have, a biosonix don't think you need one of those either, I saw my first one the other day and they just sound like a bunch of static out of the water.

The things not to skimp on would be the quality of the trolling motor, electronics, and batteries.

Permalink Reply by Tag Watson on July 16, 2009 at 9:51am

I don't own a Power Pole but I would love to have one (or two) on my boat. I don't fish enough to justify putting anything extra on my boat right now, but I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that I would catch far more fish flipping/pitching than I do right now. When I first learned about the Power Poles, I thought of multiple applications where they could significantly improve my fishing.

On many occasions, especially in the Spring, I find myself fishing a prime stretch of shoreline where a strong wind is blowing perpindicular to the bank. I prefer to keep my trolling motor on low constant, which works very well when the wind is blowing parallel or at a slight angle to the shoreline cover. However, a strong wind blowing at a 60 to 90 degree angle to the bank poses a huge challenge when trying to be stealthy. I am a firm believer that the utmost stealth is extremely vital to catching a trophy Springtime largemouth while flipping and pitching shallow cover.

In this scenario, I have spooked so many huge fish prior to being able to make a presentation to them, it is sickening. With the strong wind blowing your boat into the cover at this angle, you are forced to touch the trolling motor pedal intermittently on a slightly higher setting, which is the kiss of death. With a Power Pole or two, I could start upwind, drift into perfect position and lower them down. I can now make as many precise presentations as needed before moving on, never having to touch the trolling motor pedal once. Nothing is worse than approaching a prime piece of cover, making a few good pitches/flips, having to touch the trolling motor pedal because you are drifting on top of the cover, and spooking a 6 to 9 pound fish out from the place you were planning to pitch next. Every Spring, this happens way too often for my liking.

I could go on and on about perfect applications for the Power Pole, but even Parnicky thinks this post is getting out of hand.

Permalink Reply by David Parnicky on July 16, 2009 at 10:42am

This post was just starting to get good! I think a power pole would be slick for super shallow water that is choked with weeds too.

Tag Watson said:

I don't own a Power Pole but I would love to have one (or two) on my boat. I don't fish enough to justify putting anything extra on my boat right now, but I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that I would catch far more fish flipping/pitching than I do right now. When I first learned about the Power Poles, I thought of multiple applications where they could significantly improve my fishing.

On many occasions, especially in the Spring, I find myself fishing a prime stretch of shoreline where a strong wind is blowing perpindicular to the bank. I prefer to keep my trolling motor on low constant, which works very well when the wind is blowing parallel or at a slight angle to the shoreline cover. However, a strong wind blowing at a 60 to 90 degree angle to the bank poses a huge challenge when trying to be stealthy. I am a firm believer that the utmost stealth is extremely vital to catching a trophy Springtime largemouth while flipping and pitching shallow cover.

In this scenario, I have spooked so many huge fish prior to being able to make a presentation to them, it is sickening. With the strong wind blowing your boat into the cover at this angle, you are forced to touch the trolling motor pedal intermittently on a slightly higher setting, which is the kiss of death. With a Power Pole or two, I could start upwind, drift into perfect position and lower them down. I can now make as many precise presentations as needed before moving on, never having to touch the trolling motor pedal once. Nothing is worse than approaching a prime piece of cover, making a few good pitches/flips, having to touch the trolling motor pedal because you are drifting on top of the cover, and spooking a 6 to 9 pound fish out from the place you were planning to pitch next. Every Spring, this happens way too often for my liking.

I could go on and on about perfect applications for the Power Pole, but even Parnicky thinks this post is getting out of hand.

Permalink Reply by Mike Bess on July 16, 2009 at 4:02pm

While I dont have a PP I fish with Delay who does. It's a great tool, but if you have the money having 2 would be even better. For anyone who buys or has one be mindful of one important thing- before you take off make sure you RAISE the PP in an upright position. I hear that the fiberglass rod can break off if you dont. I guess to answer the first question I agree with Ron- Batteries, troll motor, electronics

David Parnicky said:

This post was just starting to get good! I think a power pole would be slick for super shallow water that is choked with weeds too.

Tag Watson said:

I don't own a Power Pole but I would love to have one (or two) on my boat. I don't fish enough to justify putting anything extra on my boat right now, but I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that I would catch far more fish flipping/pitching than I do right now. When I first learned about the Power Poles, I thought of multiple applications where they could significantly improve my fishing.

On many occasions, especially in the Spring, I find myself fishing a prime stretch of shoreline where a strong wind is blowing perpindicular to the bank. I prefer to keep my trolling motor on low constant, which works very well when the wind is blowing parallel or at a slight angle to the shoreline cover. However, a strong wind blowing at a 60 to 90 degree angle to the bank poses a huge challenge when trying to be stealthy. I am a firm believer that the utmost stealth is extremely vital to catching a trophy Springtime largemouth while flipping and pitching shallow cover.

In this scenario, I have spooked so many huge fish prior to being able to make a presentation to them, it is sickening. With the strong wind blowing your boat into the cover at this angle, you are forced to touch the trolling motor pedal intermittently on a slightly higher setting, which is the kiss of death. With a Power Pole or two, I could start upwind, drift into perfect position and lower them down. I can now make as many precise presentations as needed before moving on, never having to touch the trolling motor pedal once. Nothing is worse than approaching a prime piece of cover, making a few good pitches/flips, having to touch the trolling motor pedal because you are drifting on top of the cover, and spooking a 6 to 9 pound fish out from the place you were planning to pitch next. Every Spring, this happens way too often for my liking.

I could go on and on about perfect applications for the Power Pole, but even Parnicky thinks this post is getting out of hand.

Permalink Reply by Josh Potter on July 16, 2009 at 5:09pm

Ask Delay.

Jon Sessler said:

What does it sound like when the fiberglass breaks?

Mike Bess said:

While I dont have a PP I fish with Delay who does. It's a great tool, but if you have the money having 2 would be even better. For anyone who buys or has one be mindful of one important thing- before you take off make sure you RAISE the PP in an upright position. I hear that the fiberglass rod can break off if you dont. I guess to answer the first question I agree with Ron- Batteries, troll motor, electronics

David Parnicky said:

This post was just starting to get good! I think a power pole would be slick for super shallow water that is choked with weeds too.

Tag Watson said:

I don't own a Power Pole but I would love to have one (or two) on my boat. I don't fish enough to justify putting anything extra on my boat right now, but I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that I would catch far more fish flipping/pitching than I do right now. When I first learned about the Power Poles, I thought of multiple applications where they could significantly improve my fishing.

On many occasions, especially in the Spring, I find myself fishing a prime stretch of shoreline where a strong wind is blowing perpindicular to the bank. I prefer to keep my trolling motor on low constant, which works very well when the wind is blowing parallel or at a slight angle to the shoreline cover. However, a strong wind blowing at a 60 to 90 degree angle to the bank poses a huge challenge when trying to be stealthy. I am a firm believer that the utmost stealth is extremely vital to catching a trophy Springtime largemouth while flipping and pitching shallow cover.

In this scenario, I have spooked so many huge fish prior to being able to make a presentation to them, it is sickening. With the strong wind blowing your boat into the cover at this angle, you are forced to touch the trolling motor pedal intermittently on a slightly higher setting, which is the kiss of death. With a Power Pole or two, I could start upwind, drift into perfect position and lower them down. I can now make as many precise presentations as needed before moving on, never having to touch the trolling motor pedal once. Nothing is worse than approaching a prime piece of cover, making a few good pitches/flips, having to touch the trolling motor pedal because you are drifting on top of the cover, and spooking a 6 to 9 pound fish out from the place you were planning to pitch next. Every Spring, this happens way too often for my liking.

I could go on and on about perfect applications for the Power Pole, but even Parnicky thinks this post is getting out of hand.

Permalink Reply by Eric DeLay on July 16, 2009 at 7:40pm

I didn't hear it break. I did have some trouble getting up on pad back in the dunes though. LOL
Oops!

If buying one is an option then I highly recommend it. If you can afford two then you can really pin that back down and the wind can't pivot you on the pole.

Sure you could use an anchor instead but the Power-Pole is so much quicker, quieter, and cooler. I have used it several times this year to catch spooky fish and I have used it to hold my boat when I was doing something else, like re-tying, culling, beaching it, napping, etc...

Nixon's Marine is our local dealer and they have rigged several of them now. You need to put the mounting bracket behind the jackplate so the motor has to be off to put one on.

Permalink Reply by Jordan Doucet on July 16, 2009 at 9:10pm

Looks very slick. I've seen delay's pole in action and that thing is unbelievable... wait.... this is getting really weird. Regardless, I will definatley have one when it comes time to updgrade. Hell, its probably only another $50 or so a month on top the boat payment to get two. Sounds good to me!

Permalink Reply by Ronald Hobbs, Jr. on July 16, 2009 at 9:53pm

Yes you could do without one I have but I wish I had one. I think my next boat will have atleast one.. for sure! As Tag said there are so many applications you could use one for, but I think you should fish a ton in order to warrant the purchase of one. I usually break down these larger purchases in how much they cost per use. example if the powerpole costs $2000 and you only use it 100 times it costs $20 per use. You now ask yourself is it worth it.

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