Best Power Pole?

[perfectstorm]

Got a fishing question for everyone-- we just purchased our first (new to us) bay boat and want to put a power pole on it. It's a 23' Ranger.

What is the best power pole?

Thanks
Stormi

[BrandonA]

Stormi

I would get the Blade Series in the 10ft model. I have an 8ft Pro Series on my 24ft century. It does good for the most part but that extra 2ft would stick it better. That Ranger is a pretty heavy boat so you want that extra grab.

[mjhaverkamp]

I have twin 8 foot blades on my boat, you may want a ten foot depending on the depth that you fish.

[Split Arrow]

8' Power Pole Blade would be my recommendation... I have two on my boat and love them.

[jlinville]

Another vote for the Power Pole Blade! Length depends on depths fished.

Hydrilla Gear usually has real good prices on them.

http://www.hydrillagear.com/blade-edition.html

[perfectstorm]

Before this we have only had offshore boats so this is new territory for us. I hear once you have a power pole on a boat there is no going back. Its about the only add on this ranger doesn't have.

[BrandonA]

Post a picture of said Ranger. I am a pro at finding stuff to add on a boat!!!

[Split Arrow]

Another vote for the Power Pole Blade! Length depends on depths fished.

Hydrilla Gear usually has real good prices on them.
http://www.hydrillagear.com/blade-edition.html

^^^^

Very true. Call Rich and he'll take care of you!

[perfectstorm]

Hope to get it to the house in the next few days. Will definitely post a picture of it then since I didn't snap a photo when I was looking at it. But for demonstration purposes, this is a lookalike same year model/same color boat image from google.

[BrandonA]

Hope to get it to the house in the next few days. Will definitely post a picture of it then since I didn't snap a photo when I was looking at it. But for demonstration purposes, this is a lookalike same year model/same color boat image from google.

Based on that picture I could add another 20k or so in accessories!!! What Depth finder does it have?

[perfectstorm]

I hear you. The possibilities are endless! Our last boat was very pimped out and it was awesome but the investment on this one is much kinder And fishing comes 2nd to whitetail

The ranger has a Lowrance HDS 7 on it.

http://www.lowrance.com/en-US/Products/Fishfinder-Chartplotter/HDS7-en-us.aspx

[AtTheWall]

For that boat, I would recommend the Blade in 10ft as mentioned.

I have the Pro II series on my poling skiff, 6ft model. I fish flats and the boat weighs 1500lbs loaded, so holding power and depth is not necessary. Deeper sets, I use my push pole (20ft) and anchor down "old school" if I need to cover deeper water.

Nice boat and congrats!

Not too fond of the Talon system. It's vertical and under stress, it turns into a pile driver which hammers the spring loaded system that extends the point into the the bottom, when the pole is extended. A fishing friend at work has a Talon and his got destroyed by a wake that caused his pole to hammer a rock bottom, breaking the spring take-up assembly. With the Power pole system, the articulating arm absorbs shock very well and it's range of travel is pretty much the full length of it's arc.

[Jaybo31]

I hear you. The possibilities are endless! Our last boat was very pimped out and it was awesome but the investment on this one is much kinder And fishing comes 2nd to whitetail

The ranger has a Lowrance HDS 7 on it.

http://www.lowrance.com/en-US/Produc...DS7-en-us.aspx

Upgrade to one of these http://www.lowrance.com/en-US/Produc...uch-en-us.aspx
Add one of these to the front http://www.lowrance.com/en-US/Produc...uch-en-us.aspx

2 of these on the back and you're good to go http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Power...page-PPST.html



We can spend all your money real quick

[perfectstorm]

For that boat, I would recommend the Blade in 10ft as mentioned.

I have the Pro II series on my poling skiff, 6ft model. I fish flats and the boat weighs 1500lbs loaded, so holding power and depth is not necessary. Deeper sets, I use my push pole (20ft) and anchor down "old school" if I need to cover deeper water.

Nice boat and congrats!

Not too fond of the Talon system. It's vertical and under stress, it turns into a pile driver which hammers the spring loaded system that extends the point into the the bottom, when the pole is extended. A fishing friend at work has a Talon and his got destroyed by a wake that caused his pole to hammer a rock bottom, breaking the spring take-up assembly. With the Power pole system, the articulating arm absorbs shock very well and it's range of travel is pretty much the full length of it's arc.

Yeah from what I'm seeing on reviews the minn kota talons misfunction quite regularly. In my eyes the nominal price difference doesn't warrant purchasing a 3 star product over a 5 star product like the power poles.
I'm guessing the boat will see rayburn more than salt. But we do live on the coast and its a whole new experience fishing inshore. The affordability aspect on fuel costs (compared to running a twin engine offshore boat out 80 miles) may increase our trips.

[CaptRyan]

Blade, 8 or 10, depending on water depth you want to use it in. Pay the extra and get the remotes, you won't regret it, especially if you wade fish.