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re: One, two or no power pole
Posted on 6/24/22 at 9:12 am to YourHuckleberry
Posted on 6/24/22 at 9:12 am to YourHuckleberry
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8-12 ft water is likely too deep for poles, although I think they have their place.
Spot lock trolling motor is your best option. You don’t need “I-pilot” but you do need a trolling motor with spot lock. I-pilot adds additional functionality that you won’t need, so look for a more affordable version that has spot lock (anchor mode for a trolling motor).
Power poles have an advantage to spot lock at times. In shallow water, the continuous on and off of the trolling motor while in locked mode can really churn up a muddy bottom and cloud your water. It also can spook certain nervous trout at times, especially when it is fighting the wind and chop. And it can eat up your battery at the end of the day, so a power pole can save your battery if you are trying to stay in that spot for an extended period.
I personally use both regularly, but I’d rank a spot lock or I-pilot trolling motor over 1-2 poles for your needs.
Huckleberry hit the nail on the head here....best advice.
Two is overkill. If your boat doesn't have either, get the trolling motor and 1 pole and you'll be happy.
Posted on 6/24/22 at 9:27 am to TopWaterTiger
Spot lock, no question. But power poles have their purpose. I have 1 8' pole, will eventually get another on my 24' bay boat. I do inshore and some offshore with it. If I'm bass fishing and want to hit a run out from the marsh, then I'll pole down, but 1 pole allows the boat to pivot, 2 will keep it steady. Using spot lock in that situation usually causes the motor to blow mud from the bottom and disturb the area. But pretty much everything else is all spot lock.
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