Why Choose A Manual Power Pole

Written by: andrea.trongone
Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010

A manual power pole is a great idea someone must have dreamed up while rocking in a hammock, sipping a cool drink and thinking about fishing somewhere. Anywhere. They say a bad day of fishing is better than a good day at work. If you're someone who likes to fish, chances are good you also have a boat, which means this is for you. Every fishing boat would benefit by the installation of either a hydraulic or a manual power pole. Here's why.

A power pole (not the kind that holds up the electric lines) is also known as a shallow water anchor. It's for tethering a boat to the bottom while fishing (or just relaxing with another cool drink). It holds the boat in place while you do on about your business of recreating. Then, when it's time to go, up comes the pole and you're on your way.



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There are various sites online that offer some version of the simple concept of driving a stake into the lake bottom and connecting your boat to it. There are automatic models around $1,600 and there are manual models are $50, and the quality seems to run from something like a Yugo (no offense meant) to a Caddy. Whichever most appeals to you is great... You won't regret having learned about this awesome add-on to a boat.

The 'Cadillac' of power poles is made by a company that goes by that very name - 'Power-Pole'. Their slogan is great, Swift and Secure. This $1,600 model is the one used by well financed sport fishermen and, believe me, none of them would be without one of these devices on their boats. It makes fishing not only easier but also more successful. Unfortunately you can't mount one on the bow of the boat so it can only be deployed heading down stream.

It's easier to catch the fish when you have a way to stop your boat and secure it right where you see them swimming. In depths of up to 8' you can firmly attach to the land beneath the water. It doesn't matter if it's sand, mud, rocks, shells or vegetation. A manual power pole is quick (less than 5 sec), silent (won't scare the fish away).

The manual pole gives you total boat control. Mount one on the Bow and the Stern. You can stop exactly where you want without having to employ a cumbersome anchor or use a noisy trolling motor. Drop the pole and in less than five seconds you're securely tethered to the bottom. Even winds of up to 30 mph won't shake you loose. It's nice to have that feeling of security while you're busy in the boat.

Check out this great invention. It works on other than just fishing boats, too, saltwater or fresh.

If $1,600 for a POWER POLE ANCHOR seems expensive then take a look at an alternative. Check out DIG IN SHALLOW WATER ANCHORS.

Mike Relahs

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