Power Poles or new MK Raptors – 8’ or 10’

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July 5, 2020 at 12:43 pm #691459

Classic95
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I’m looking to upgrade boats, currently looking at a near new 2018 Cougar FTD. It is well equipped, but doesn’t have Power Poles or Talons. My current boat is 1995 Pantera Classic that I bought new Sept 1994.

I’m leaning towards Power Poles, due to their 20 yrs of reliability and ability to attach drift paddles for spring crappie fishing.
The MK Raptors would be nice from their interfacing with the MK Ultrex and HB Helix units, but too new.
What are the pros and cons of the 10’ PPs?
Any and all opinions will be greatly appreciated.

July 5, 2020 at 3:48 pm #691465

kjack
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I’m a long ways from an expert but I have been looking in them both and I am learning towards the Power Poles simply because of weight considerations the Raptors are heavier then the Talons and they are both substantially heavier then Power Pole Blades.

July 5, 2020 at 5:34 pm #691467

Classic95
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Kjack, I haven’t seen the specs for the Raptors so wasn’t sure about their weight, but anytime they are more robust than their competitor then it usually means heavier. Thanks for your feedback.

July 5, 2020 at 9:37 pm #691469

Cajunhunter67
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I would hope the Raptor is not heavier then the Talons. Robust or not, thats a lot more weight than the PP.

My Sportsman poles are lighter than the Blade series and do well on my PII.

Like the latest and greatest high tech Trolling motors, they keep making them heavier. For 3000+ dollars, they could stand to lose some weight.

Don

July 5, 2020 at 11:08 pm #691472

Classic95
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Cajunhunter67, it does seem like every improvement to our boats cost more and weighs more.
What is your preference for PP length and why?

July 6, 2020 at 5:22 pm #691477

rlb8s
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The raptors would have to be a lot less expensive for me to switch from Power-Poles. PP have been very helpful every time I have called them and I can’t say enough good things about their customer service. I am a fan of competition, but I’ll stick w/ the original when it comes to the shallow water anchor option.

July 6, 2020 at 10:01 pm #691481

Cajunhunter67
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Classic95:

Cajunhunter67, it does seem like every improvement to our boats cost more and weighs more.
What is your preference for PP length and why?

I went with the 8 footers. Which is good in about 5-7 foot of water.

Many of the lakes I fish are very shallow and for that reason the 8 footers work. Though during the high water periods the 10 footers would be the cats meow.

I’m hoping the invent of the raptor creates some price competition along with new innovations.

As for TM’s I currently have the Minn Kota Maxuum which gets the job done and it is light. I’m waiting for more info on the Motor Guide Pro Tour. Mostly weight. The new Ultrex adds a lot of weight on the front of the boat. Hoping the MG is a lighter.

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