POWER POLE vs TALON vs RAPTOR - EP. 1 Shallow Water Anchor Downforce Comparison
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
- In this video, I test and compare the downforce that each shallow water anchor makes. I also discuss some of the factors that play into this along with why it is important.
This video series is designed to inform the viewer on a variety of topics that can play a role in choosing which shallow water anchor is best for their use. I plan to post a video per week on a number of different topics. Subscribe to see full video series!
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That’s probably the most useful video I’ve ever seen for shallow water anchors
Thanks!
It would be neat to see a test and comparison of props!
Good idea! That might be in the works for the future!
In my experience, I could put my boat into the wind (open water) with Talons down and the boat would not move. If I do that exact same scenario with Power Poles, the boat will twist and move to where front of boat is now down wind. Raptors are insane, my Dad has them on a 522d on Lake Erie. Sweet video
Interesting! I do think that in most conditions, the Raptors I have now do a better job at holding the boat than the Talons I used to have. What model of Power Poles did you have before the talons?
@@blakekniesfishing501 So i currently have blade power poles and I had 12' Talons before that. Only reason I removed the Talons was because I had one fail on me and get stuck. For that first year without them, I missed them because they worked so well in comparison.
Hey nice video! Can you compare the full weights of them all while it's on the back, as well? Thank you.
Thanks! Check out this vide for a weight comparison! ua-cam.com/video/C4a-xG3lfmA/v-deo.html
@@blakekniesfishing501 awesome job and thank you! Just subscribed to you.
Thanks!!
Well done brother!
I'm curious to see how the downforce readings of the Power Pole and Raptor vary at different positions as it's traveling to full extension. I'd suspect both the Power Pole and Raptor would have higher downforce reading the closer the anchors get to full extension; just my assumption though. Would you be willing to make a video demonstrating this?
That would be an interesting test. I'm not sure how to set it up for the different heights though. Ill have to think on that one!
@@blakekniesfishing501back the boat up to a loading dock, staircase, or retaining wall that drops down to give you more room to deploy the anchors
Awesome video!! Can you make one of jack plates and props? I been told my ranger 2013 rt178 with a 75hp evinrude that is currently cruising at 35-38 and tops out at 40-42 can gain 5mph just by switching from my 15p alum prop to a 17p ss and I could gain even more if I add a jack plate…. Don’t know if this is all true and would love a good video on the subject
I do want to make a prop comparison video! Switching from an aluminum to stainless prop will definitely help though! Since stainless steel is stronger than aluminum, the blades can be made thinner and create quite a bit less drag in the water. There are of course differences in prop shapes though and that gets very complicated very quickly lol
did not read enough comments, but was wondering if size (current) of battery effects.
Nice video. Thanks!
Just out of curiosity, I wonder if changing the sensitivity settings in the raptor (one boat network app) produces even more downforce? I know it does more on the up - to help get out of deep mud, but not sure on the down!
I went out and messed with it and it didn't seem to affect it. Turning it down did lower the force, but only once it got really low, like around 6 or 7. Interesting as I thought it would have changed it.
I am looking forward to the rest of the tests. Are you going to weigh each characteristic for a final overall score?
I could do that at the end. It would be hard though cause every boat setup/personal use is different so there would be a lot of variables to account for!
Yours may be revolutionary though.
I've had my 12' Talons for 6 years now and when I took off the top of one to lubricate down inside, I notice the cable that works the Talon inside has a couple of broken strands. I'm worried about longevity (a major operation to replace cables from a video I saw (I have 2 new cables just in case))
Definitely something to keep an eye on and you are definitely right about them being a pain to replace! Mine frayed when they were almost new cause the tension wasn’t adjusted properly from new, but they were thankfully still under warranty.
whichis the best to mountcrappie brakes on
Im not sure on that! I assume they work on all brands but the talons, but im not sure!
Since the Talon is electric, would it be an easier install?
Yep! The Talon is easier to install, since you don't have to mount pumps in the boat and worry about hydraulic lines!
Are those power pole blades?
Yes, the power poles used in this were 8’ blades.
Nice channel
Is the camera at bad angles? You're off by 5 lbs. in all but Talon readings
I forgot to zero the scale before some of them, so I had to subtract the weight that the scale started at before the anchor hit it
the lift force would be better
That would be a good comparison. The talons I had would drive me nuts in some bottom compositions. I would think the raptors would be best for this. Not sure if their actual retraction force is higher, but the fact that they keep trying to come up after they get stuck is very helpful. Probably my favorite feature of them.
i hear rapture is the quite one of the 3
I'm planning to post a video on quietness on Tuesday!
I'm having some technical difficulties, so I wont get the noise video out Tuesday like I wanted! It is in the process of being made though!
Nice hat!! 🧢
Thanks! 😁
Those anchors are ridiculous.
I suppose that depends on how someone uses their boat.