I see a lot of pro bass boats on Lake Harris with two power poles installed. This keeps the boat planted in place instead of swinging in the breeze. I guy I know who charters for reds out in the Crystal River flats swears by his dual setup.
All my fishing is in shallow saltwater, and I put off getting a PP for a long time, now that I have it I love it, I actually bought a used 6' complete pretty cheap cause the guy was upgrading to an 8'. If I had to do it again I would look for the 8', that 2' more feet of water would be nice.
So a 6' pole would holds you firmly in place in 6 FOW? Can you just raise it partially to move to the next spot or do you have to raise it all the way up?
Never seen one, any pics, could you make your own, I would like to see how it works to possibly come up with my own version, sounds like something i could use at times,, Tim
Never seen one, any pics, could you make your own, I would like to see how it works to possibly come up with my own version, sounds like something i could use at times,, Tim
The 6 footer will reach down a max of 6 feet. You can stop it anywhere in between. They're not cheap by any means but are well built and work as advertised.
I have to agree!! mighty expensive, I don't see 1300 bucks there, do they work that good, or was it shown in a muck bottom, Is it in the way when your not using it, if fishing off back. Could you take a expandable pole with a tip on it, and just tye it off ?
it doesn't actually stick in 6', more like 4.5' to 5' and yes it holds the boat pretty well. You could use a Wang or Stick It poles but it's pretty darn convienent, like I said look for a used one they're pretty common here. Also no if I'm drifitng some mangroves on a tide I raise it just enough to move the boat and then put it down again, the ram moves fairly quick anyways.
LOVE IT. I have one on both my boats. I highly recommend them. Whether you are in one foot or more, the power-pole is worth the price. If you want to move a few feet, you can lift it enough to move and then put it back down. You don't want to drift and try to drop it on the move and you don't want to drag it.
It is so much easier than trying to drop an anchor and pick it up and then drop again or trolling in place. Some of the Bass Pros started using them to stay stationary while fishing in a wind, but for me, one is fine.
