A day out fishing is supposed to be about peace and quiet and no hassles. You catch more fish when it's like this. Especially in still, shallow water, successful fishing demands that there be a steady tranquility. And the shallow water anchor you use can go a long way in either preventing or allowing the necessary qualities for a good fishing day to manifest. The Minn Kota Talon shallow water anchor is a new addition to the stern of many fishing boats that offers an interesting alternative to the Power Pole shallow water anchor. Let's take a look at a few things that are new and innovative about the Minn Kota Talon.
The biggest difference between the Talon and other shallow water anchors is that the M. K. T. Is a battery powered electrical unit while others, including the Power Pole are hydraulic. The electric operating system is mess-free as compared to the hydraulic systems, and allows for many more software based features and modes of operation. It speeds up the process of setting the anchor, and allows for the use of a wireless remote.
One of the breakthrough features of the M. K. T. Is the Autodrive anchor setting system. Instead of setting the anchor with one hit or a period of constant pressure as most hydraulic models do, the Autodrive sets the anchor with three successive hits that guarantee a solid and secure placement.
One of the special features on the Talon, related to the autodrive feature, is the rough water mode. When the water gets rough and threatens to dislodge you from your spot, the anchor will apply six extra hits on top of the three already applied via the autodrive. The Power Pole doesn't offer this feature.
This electric shallow water anchor anchor has a unique and very effective wave absorption mode that once activated allows a suspension to function and allow the anchor to travel with the boat in any water conditions.
Yet another special feature of the anchor is the electronic depth indicator located on the back of the anchor and easily visible from the rear of the boat. Each unit of depth is represented by one LED, and this lets you accurately gauge how deep the anchor is already set and how much deeper it can go. This feature, along with the wave absorption mode, the autodrive, and the rough water mode are all unique to the electronic, battery powered operating system.
A day out fishing should be as hassle-free as possible, and a sleek and functional shallow water anchor is essential to a hassle-free day out. The Minn Kota Talon is just such an anchor that offers many advantages--the wave absorption mode, the rough water mode, the Autodrive setting system, and the depth indicator, for example--over the traditional hydraulic design, such as is offered by the Power Pole shallow water anchor.
If $1,400 for a Minn Kota Talon seems expensive then take a look at an alternative. Check out Dig IN Anchors, its less expensive than powerpole anchors.
