Power Pole question

This is for anyone who has a thought on the subject.

If I were going to lay out the cash for a power pole why would I buy a 8' model instead of a 10' model for a hundred bucks difference????

I could assume that garage door height could be an issue for some? I don't think that going to a 10' over a 8' model raises the top more than a foot??????

Pro's and con's???????????

Mildot

Just my thoughts, marketed to bass fishermen, garage hight one issue, most don't lock down in over 5-6 ft of water, salt guys fishing flats usually 2-3 ft of water. Crappie guys or some northern fishermen more likely to use the 10 ft model fishing stumps,brush piles and such. Was it me I'd go with the 10 ft and tilt brackets if garage clearance was a issue. Also I'd watch Bassboatcentral for a deal before buying new at those prices.

I wasn't aware there are tilt brackets for Power Poles????????

I agree with your synopsis so far. Nov-Mar around here I find a lot of crappie on docks with 9-12 ft water.

It would seem to me that I could back the boat in and set the poles and not worry about fighting the trolling motor??????????

How big is your boat?

One of my buddy's has a power pole and he just partially lowers it to clear the garage door.

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Originally Posted by mildot1

I wasn't aware there are tilt brackets for Power Poles????????

I agree with your synopsis so far. Nov-Mar around here I find a lot of crappie on docks with 9-12 ft water.

It would seem to me that I could back the boat in and set the poles and not worry about fighting the trolling

motor??????????

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Not sure if they do have them for power pole. Know they have them for Minkota's. Bet you could figure it out for the right priced pole. Fishing docks would be a great reason to have them.

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Originally Posted by mildot1

I wasn't aware there are tilt brackets for Power Poles????????

I agree with your synopsis so far. Nov-Mar around here I find a lot of crappie on docks with 9-12 ft water.

It would seem to me that I could back the boat in and set the poles and not worry about fighting the trolling

motor??????????

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Not sure if they do have them for power pole. Know they have them for Minkota's. Bet you could figure it out for the right priced pole. Fishing docks would be a great reason to have them.

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Originally Posted by barrelslime

How big is your boat?

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18' Stratos.

Thanks for the tip about Bass Central. I think I'll find a set there when I'm ready.

Looking at the Talons bracket system scares me to death along with the price of them. I understand why they are so big as to widen the footprint when two poles are deployed.

I think I prefer the Power Poles and their bracket system, fairly simple and still get a wider footprint.

Thanks for the input!
Mildot

I don't have a height issue, the barn has 12' doors.

I know a guy who has a tallon on a 17 triton alum crappie boat. Looks like you could jack the boat off the trailer with that thing.