Poles or Ultrex

[dantheman]

OK big deal Poles or Ultrex or both ?

[mastergun]

OK big deal Poles or Ultrex or both ?

I say both. I don't have Power Poles but have a 12' Talon and Ultrex. While I mostly use the Ultrex to keep me in a spot there are times when a shallow water anchor is preferred. But if it's a choice between the two then I would opt for the Ultrex.

[Walleye1875]

Both but if I could only pick one it would be ultrex

[gwurzel]

Where do you spend the most time, deep or shallow? If shallow, go with the poles, if deep, go with the Ultrex

[tharris811]

I have both. Never go back. There are times each one is the best

[ch]

I’ve got both but I use the ultrex more, even in 3 or 4 foot of water. Mainly use the poles if the wind is at my back and I don’t want the rear of the boat swinging around.

[Friscotxman]

Both.....

[berudd]

Depends on how you fish. Want to be completely stationary in shallow water for flipping a target over and over? Get poles. Want to stay on an off shore way point OR have the TM run you on a heading or course? Get an Ultrex. If you want to do both, get both. The are different tools for different jobs.

[mysuzytoo]

I have both

[WjColdWater]

No mention of boat type? Ultrex for sure, poles maybe. Do your research on adding poles before you jump in. You can spend a lot of cash getting your set up right. You may have to re-prop, back wash, balance, a few things to consider. Good luck on your decision.

[KandKKustomz]

You can spend a lot of cash getting your set up right. You may have to re-prop, back wash, balance, a few things to consider. Good luck on your decision.

untrue with Power Poles unless on a smaller underpowered rig. with that said having both are great, 2 very different tools.

[Steve Stephens]

No mention of boat type? Ultrex for sure, poles maybe. Do your research on adding poles before you jump in. You can spend a lot of cash getting your set up right. You may have to re-prop, back wash, balance, a few things to consider. Good luck on your decision.

This is a head scratcher

[tmoney]

Both...but get 8 footers :)

[jdbassman]

Have both, but if I was limited to one or the other and money being no option I would get the Ultrex 10 out of 10 times. I believe that trolling motor is the best piece of equipment I have ever owned its that good!

[opaleski]

Both with 8 foot poles

[fishin couillon]

I'd say go with both if you can......

[Sokyangler]

If you fish mostly shallow and like to sight fish for bedding fish, go poles/talons. If you are an off-shore angler go ultrex.

[kercha83]

I have both but if I could only choose one it would be the Ultrex. I found myself not using the shallow water anchor much, most of the time I use when I load and unload the boat.

[Fishysam]

Both, poles are more important for how I fish though

[flyingwillie]

Both but if I could only pick one it would be ultrex

This for sure. Ultrex is more versatile.