Should You be Using Power-Poles?

Should You be Using Power-Poles?

Power Poles are an excellent investment for many kinds of fishing. Bass and bay guys like them for stealth, crappie and catfish guys like them for convenient anchoring, and many more like them for drifting with drift paddles. If you are wondering if power poles would be a good addition to your boat, let me explain the different types and how to use them effectively.

 

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Power Pole Blades are their flagship shallow water anchor. They are sleek, come in 8 ft or 10ft, and now have the option of the new Power Pole One-Pump system, meaning less space is needed to add two poles.

 

The Pro Series II is reminiscent of their original design. They are slightly more bulky and not as sleek as the blade but still retain similar functionality.

 

The Sportsman Series retain the shape of the Pro Series but are made with a lighter weight, composite material rather than the metal in the pro series and blades. The sportsman poles are ideal for lighter weight boats.

 

Finally the Micro Power Poles are essentially fixed mounted electric motors that send an independent pole down to the ground. The Power Pole Micro is ideal for small, lightweight boats and for kayaks.

 

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The requirement for the use of a Power-Pole shallow water anchor is the shallow water. It has to be within range which is a maximum of 10ft on the long poles and 8 ft on the standard length. A single power pole will hold the boat in place, however, the boat will spin around with wind or current. Two poles will keep the entire boat still and steady without being turned in a circle.

 

To those who only fish in greater than 10 feet of water, Power Poles can still be extremely viable with their own Power Pole Drift Paddles. Drift paddles attach to the poles themselves and act as drift socks when deployed. They are incredibly easy to use, especially compared to the traditional drift sock. Many catfish guy are big fans of the drift paddles, as are any fishermen that drift fish often.

 

Normal usage is just as anchors in shallow water. They hold fast, they go down quietly, and they come up easily. Highly convenient.

 

By far the biggest advantage for me, as a bass head, is Power Poles’ ability to make me fish a combination of stealthier and FASTER. That’s right, the use of anchors makes me much faster. The main reason for the increase in speed is the lack of the need for a stealthy approach on the trolling motor. I can quickly zoom to the next target and deploy my poles with a stomp switch to silently anchor the boat down. In this manner I save TONS of time in an 8 hour tournament day, stay quiet with the trolling motor, and, of course, can fish something thoroughly without moving.

 

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In conclusion, Power-Pole has developed a staple among shallow water fishing boats. Their usage can flat out help us catch more fish through stealthy, quick, and easy anchoring as well as easily deployed drift socks. I think most freshwater and inshore saltwater fishermen can benefit from Power-Pole shallow water anchors.

 

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