You’re videos are honestly the best on TH-cam. You don’t constantly try to get your viewers to purchase your merch, or comment below to do this or that or so on. It’s literally just about being out and fishing. Great videos man keep them coming.
You answered a couple questions I had concerning the power pole so thank you for that. I was trying to figure out how to get under trees along the banks and now I know.
Really enjoyed your interview with the Smallie Talk podcast. The amount of common sense ingenuity and detail you put into rigging up your dongles is impressive - so clean and sano👌
I think that power pole is an absolute necessity. Thanks for showing. The battery setup is also a smart move. No need for an expensive part the eventually needs replacement.
I am so impressed by your ability to create such consumer, or better, quality brackets and mount plates. I just watched your first kayak tour and also was blown away by electric work and the beautiful cable management. Best fishing youtuber IMO
Very informative video but I think many of us would agree this is out of our price range. That said, I have seen other videos where you make small adjustments in positioning using one hand on your paddle (with rod in the other hand). I tried this over the weekend and it made a huge difference! I used to attach my paddle to my paddle holder on the side of my kayak while I fished which prevented me from quickly repositioning whenever it was windy out. Now I keep the paddle across my lap so I can quickly fix my positioning with small adjustments. Great content NDYakAngler and I always appreciate the calm mannered anglers on TH-cam like you. If you could post some how-to's, tips and tutorial videos, that would be even better. Thanks!
Watched this video 3-4 times now. Finally pulled the trigger and ordered one for my sportsman 106. I have been using the anchor wizard but with how weedy the lakes here in MN can get I just got sick of pulling up 25lbs of weeds every time I pulled anchor. I also fish rivers quite a bit so I can see the benefits in being able to almost instantly stop in current when needed. Thank you for the review!
Love the power pole micro anchor. I have 1 on my Titan 12 and 2 on my Blue-sky 360. Don’t leave home without it. Love the way you do your videos and will use them to help me be a better film maker. Keep up the good work.
Thanks bud for this video, just got my pelican catch 120 and put my micro on after 3 trips, and you saved me from being anchored down and the pole not going back up and having to balance my way back there to loosen the tightening handle. Im going to install the rope asap.
Another great video by the way. Soon, the boat will be sold and I will enter the kayak work. I've been dragging my feet cuz I'm dealing with this spinal cord injury but, I'm getting there. Thanks for all of the great info. Your a great inspiration
@@suhwateezea.214 thank you brother. Jesus is all I have and He is sufficient. It's crazy. Everything has seemed to fall apart and yet everything me or my family has needed has been provided for. Jesus at work as usual.
@@likensrus I am happy to hear that the Lord is providing for you and your family in the hard times. God is always faithful to his word and his people. God Bless you!
man that would be great to have. i’ve been considering selling one of my kayaks and that may be what i get with the money. i’ve watched you use it enough to see how handy it would be. great video as always man
Best overview I've seen so far. I'd love to get one for my SS107 but I'm gonna need to start saving my coins. It would be perfect for the creeks and rivers I fish!
Use a drag chain and jam cleat and ring system which slows the kayak down in swifter water for drift fishing and will stop the kayak in slower water. The parachute type cord and chain goes off the stern of the kayak, which is safer than anchoring from the sides. Also do not have to worry about tangling with low bridges or limbs from trees, but it sometimes grabs the bottom quickly in swift water. Do like the power pole system that you demonstrated, and any system that slows or stops the float for fishing has value. Looking online the power pole system is from $1100, to over $1200 bucks.
Thanks for sharing that, I’ve been considering that for my Outback, very helpful especially explaining the size of the stake. Your fabrication skills are almost as good as your FISHING !
@duffmeister every rigging vid i watch i think Matt should be profiting from his ingenuity & designs. I hope that happens. Clearly Matt knows plastics, electrical, design, layout, etc. Manufacturers need to at least pay him to consult on design.
Thanks Harry! I’m bummed I didn’t get out today, it was sunny and 38 degrees but I’m getting over the flu so I had to hold off for now. Looks like the warm weather will be back next weekend though so hopefully I can get out and find a few fish!
Love my power pole is expensive and I did buy the battery pack watched you use yours all the time and when I bought my ss127 I bought one best decision I could have made works great in thick grass as well Love Your Videos Cheers!! :))
This would definitely be a nice addition, especially if you fish mostly shallow river. I fish strip mines sometimes, so I need some type of anchor. I use a window weight, some rope and a anchor hitch. With the window weight, the mud just falls off the anchor. My kayak is also wide as heck, and I can dance on there and do a jig, so I don't think I can tip over. Size of boat matters for different situations. If I could tip over, then I would probably have a hard time with my anchor.
I’ve wondered about this power pole anchor on most of your videos. I think it’s the coolest thing ever! I have a pelican catch 120 and this might be my first addition! Awesome video as usual
I have 2 of those on my Hobie PA14. It is a nice anchor. I keep backup batteries in my kayak for it. Also it is splash resistant but not water resistant. I was caught in a rainstorm and the electronic area was flooded.
I also used a scuff pad to scuff up my poles so the rollers get batter traction. The rollers do not like sand or mud. The end of one of my poles has worn down a lot. I may invest in a stainless cap to cap the end.
Those are great ideas! I’ve torn the motor unit apart a couple times and it seemed to be pretty well built. The only issue I had was with one of the plastic guide rings the pole slides through, the one right inside the top of the motor. It had become worn after a few years so there was some play there and that allowed for the spike to rattle around quite a bit whenever it was up as I was standing and drifting in the kayak. It didn’t effect the function it was more of an annoyance and I didn’t want the noise showing up in videos so I machined a new ring out of HDPE with tighter tolerances and it keeps the stake nice and quiet.
Good Evening Once Again NDYakAngler, I Truely Enjoy ALL of your Fishing Video's with my son! :-) I have been debating on what type of kayak to purchase let alone the multitude of excessiories that can be purchased for the "Ultimate Fishing Expedition of A Lifetime!" :-) I have a limited income right now, but that has'nt stop me from my PASSION not an Obsession for Fishing! LOL! Thank you Mr. NDYakAngler for KEEPING MY DREAM ALIVE! I am 52 years Young and still LOVE to pursue OUR BELOVED SMALL and LARGE Mouth Bass, not to mension Crappie, Blue Gill, Mr. Pike, Rock Bass, Sheeps Head, ( Fresh Water Drum), Catfish, Perch, Spotted Gar, and our famious Walleye! LOL! Here's a suggestion: Do you have any STEELHEAD Where you live, or trout? That would make for an intresting Battle in a kayak would'nt ya say Mr. NDYakAngle?! LOL! Just some food for thought. Thank you once again for compassion in our Wonderful Sport in Keeping it ALIVE! Keep A Tight Line My Friend, and as always, Never Stop Fishing you are a True Inspiration to ALL The Fisherman and Fishingwomen Around The World! "God Bless You and Your Family! Sincerely, Mr. Carl Joseph Gwizdala, formly from Saginaw, Michigan.
EXCELLENT in every way, Matt. Thanks for taking the time to explain this amazing piece of equipment. I knew about bigger Power Pole units for boats like my 20' center console but had no idea a model was available for my kayak. Speaking of equipment, would you consider doing a video on your choice of paddles? Using a "screen freeze," I THINK I have identified yours as a Bending Branches model, but I'm not sure which one you bought or why. The whole subject of paddle design and materials overwhelms me, and I'll bet you could simplify it for the rest of us.
It is a Bending Branches paddle. I’ve had it for about eight years now so that exact one is no longer sold. They still make the Angler Pro, just not with the camo blades. I was looking for a new paddle at the time to replace my old yellow bladed Angler Pro and found the camo one and it was exactly what I was looking for. They aren’t cheap but the carbon fiber handle and fiberglass blades make a great light weight paddle for long days on the water.
@@ndyakangler Thanks, Matt. It's a shame that Bending Branches stopped making the camo blades (an odd decision), but I can live with the Olive Drab color they're now offering. (I duck-hunt, as well as fish, from my kayak.)
Thank you for this great video. ive been thinking about getting one just didnt really know if it was worth it for that price the video just helped me make up my mind
Purchase a waterproof case for your battery that has a little extra space for hand warmers. The chemical based ones that you have to shake up. They will keep your battery warm and toasty during the winter months.
I do that a lot of the time if I’ll be out in below freezing temps, with my GoPro batteries as well. I also keep them all under the vent on the passenger side floor of my truck on the way out to the river so they stay nice and warm rather than tossing them in the bed with the rest of my gear.
If you wanted, you could run another rope around the power pole body to tighten that locking mechanism. Maybe use some 3M adhesive eyelets to route rope around the body and attach the rope like you have on the left, but on the right side.
I think it would work if you could find a way to mount it. Your weight capacity is the same as my Tarpon but your hull is 4” wider so you probably have a little more stability which is a plus for mounting an 8’ pole to it.
I'm lookin at getting a kayak and looked at these. had no idea these things are $600... crazy steep for a relatively simple and straightforward concept.
@@CanyonGray nah didn't really look. Pretty sure you could build that exact thing for pretty cheap. All it seems to be is a motor with an RFID or bluetooth transmitter
No doubt a great piece of equipment but almost as expensive as my pescador pro 120. Love your vids, an inspiration to all kbf. Keep up the great work. Thx.
Can you tell me more about the battery situation? How often do you charge this specific battery? Do you bring an extra in case one runs out unexpectedly?
I see that snake lure ! Lol I got one last year and literally caught 4 fish over 5 lbs . totally chumps the whopper plopped in my opinion. My go too lure for clear water when it's not real thick on top
thank's a lot for this video, unfortunately.. i 'm not sure to find this micro anchor in France, but thank's again it's always a pleasure to se your's video( and sorry again for my " bad english ..)
I just look through the comments and was hoping someone would make the reference to the name Power Pole to Dragon Ball or even the original source Legend of the Monkey King. Still cool. New to the channel, only been watching for a few days, but really like it over most other fishing channels. More relaxed atmosphere and not reacting over the top and not asking to like and subscribe. Another thing is I feel other channels for fishing make a lot of click baiting titles to draw in views, where as you call it how it is. I don't even fish, unless you count fishing games. I tried when I was younger and I had a friend who was into fishing. Maybe I was too young or just couldn't get a knack for it. No one really taught me anything about fishing back then and I just winged it. I caught maybe 2-3 fish via pole. The funny thing is once time I went camping with a friend we went down to the river just to cool off(summer). Well as I was just barely standing little more then ankle deep I see a fish swim up to me and was hovering around my bare ankles. I think it was a trout, I'm not very familiar with fish, but it keep swimming up and seems like it nibbling something off my ankle area. I just casually reach down and wrap my hand around it and pull it out of the water. The fish is surprisingly chill, isn't really struggling and my friend looks over in time to see me holding this fish. He's making a huge fuss over how your not suppose to catch fish with your hands, but I just tune him out. I just lower my fish friend back down into the water and let him go. Don't worry I didn't have the fish out of the water long. This fish either was cool with people or there was something I couldn't see on my ankle, because that fish stuck around for maybe 5-10 minutes more before heading off. For my young self that was the coolest moment of catching a fish. I like to hope he lived a nice long fish life, but since people fish up in that area a lot he probably became someones meal.
What anchor set up did you use prior to this that you'd say what the best set up before this? As you said the price is quite high and some of us may not be able/willing to go that expensive. Curious to know if you used an anchor trolley or if you just anchor off the back
I didn’t really anchor on the river before, which made fishing certain pieces of structure tough if not impossible to get more than a cast at as I drift by. I’d get along the bank out of the current and control myself with the paddle, or find a log or something to get my foot on. I still have a folding grapnel anchor 3lb I think that I use for deeper water with an anchor trolley.
Hi Matt, I just ordered a Tarpon 120 for my dedicated river kayak. I don’t blame you if you don’t have time to explain, but I can’t find any information about mounting a Power Pole to a Tarpon. Could you explain how you made your mount? Thank you!
I had to make my own custom mounting bracket with a sheet of HDPE plastic and some ABS plastic bushings I found at the hardware store. I used the rear handle and rudder mounting locations to screw it to the kayak. It was challenging, not one part was a 90 degree square angle so I had to do some geometry and make a couple attempts before I got one I was happy with.
@@ndyakangler thanks for the info. Really excited about getting the Tarpon. Been using a Jackson Bite for a few years, but really hoping the Tarpon feels quicker / easier moving upstream. I know the Power Pole is an investment, but seeing how many times it’s helped you with a fish already hooked has sold me on wanting one.
So if you add another rope to go around the motor and come down the other side could you lock the power pro back without reaching or getting out on shore to lock it .
I run a little 5ah battery and it’s only died on me before the end of a trip a couple times, probably due to the near freezing temps I was fishing in which is hard on electronics. Most river trips I’d estimate I cycle it probably 50 times or more and the battery holds up fine. You can run any 12v battery you’d like though. I have a 10ah lithium battery that weighs about half what the 5ah here does, I might get a slightly bigger waterproof box for that battery eventually and use it for the anchor when I don’t need the fish finder running.
@@ndyakangler very kind can you mention some or give me a link please! look at the battery that is special for the power pole but they say that it only works a couple of times and I don't want to be stranded in the river
I’ve heard mixed reviews on the Power Pole brand battery. My friend has one and it’s worked great for him, we’ve done several river floats where we were dropping our anchor constantly all day and neither of ours ran out of juice. I picked up my 12v 5ah sealed lead battery from a local Interstate Batteries store but you can get them cheaper online. I’ve used the ones you can get online from parts express for pretty cheap and they’ve worked well, the blue and grey ones power sonic brand if I remember right. Most battery stores will have them though. My 12v 10ah lithium battery is a Marcum brand one, they had them on sale for $50 at Scheels last winter so I picked one up to lighten my ice fishing bag and it’s great for cutting a few lbs of battery weight in my kayak too. I just use that one for the fish finder currently but it’s 12v too so it would be fine for the Power Pole anchor and I bet it would probably run it 100 cycles before running out of power.
thanks for the info Matt, couple questions, Did you look at, or try the competition I think MinnKota makes a version? and where did you get your little 12 volt battery? Price was right!
So will you hit that down button like a brake while you're coasting along? I imagine if you're moving at a decent speed it would be quite a bit of shock to it to all of a sudden jam into the ground or can it handle that? My biggest issue is exactly that you see a spot but you're fighting the wind or current to stop in place and chuck your anchor out. I'm definitely interested in this system. I have a big 7lb anchor I find when I toss it out I am swinging around like a wrecking ball and it's hard to fish a spot when I'm blowing all over the place lol. I'm on a 12 ft nucanoe
The stake is fiberglass so it flexes a little bit. I do try to stop myself before dropping it, more to reduce the noise and prevent scaring any fish in the area, but I’ve dropped it plenty of times while drifting along fighting a fish and it’s always held up. If something was going to break it would probably be the custom mounting bracket I made myself.
I own a Tarpon 120 & by your video I can not figure out where you gained access to the Aft end of the Kayak to mount the Power Pole Bracket. Is the bracket riveted on the rear deck?
It connects to where the rear handle is attached and where the rudder bolts are. My Tarpon is a 2013 so not sure if the new ones still have the rudder attachment point at the back. I added some double sided mounting tape there too since I think they were only size ten screws and it’s more of an upward force at that point.
Essential piece of gear if you fish any kind of moving water !!! What a difference the P.P. must make , wrestling fish and a yak at the same time is mayhem!!!🤐🤐🤐
I really like the power ppole set up but the price is what make's it hard for me to pull the trigger on it. I currently have been using the anchor wizard and it has been doing really well for me so far on the river and lakes. And I can anchor in 20ft of water with it as well which is nice.
I would order one of these if I knew that Id be able to mount it on my kayak. I have a jackson cuda 12.5 ft. 2015 model i believe. Would I have to do a mcgiver?
Ever heard of "Bernie's River Stick" system.... Its about half the price and all manual with pulleys and cleats. I'm debating between the power pole or the River Stick
I've seen it a while back, I like the Power Pole though. Having control at the click of a button is really convenient and the power pole will plant the spike with a lot more force. I have mine set to level two where it lifts the rear end of my kayak probably a couple inches when I drop it, I don't think you'd get nearly that kind of force from a manual version. The thing that would get frustrating with a pulley version is even with the power from the motorized anchor when I go from sitting to standing in my kayak and my weight shifts forward I have to give the button a single click to drop the stake another inch, or else if I'm in any kind of current or a bottom where the stake doesn't dig in more than an inch I'll come off my spot.
@@ndyakangler Thanks for the feedback... A lot to consider. I absolutely love your fishing channel! I feel like you should do a video on casting from a kayak because you do it so well...
Always wondered about the power pole you use. It looks awesome but probably wouldn’t work for a sit in kayak, right? Might be too heavy? Please let me know. Awesome video!!
I’ve seen them mounted on sit inside kayaks once or twice. Stability might be an issue with hulls less than 30” or so wide. Even with my Tarpon when I first installed it having that 8’ pole sticking up made it feel like if I leaned to far to the side it might cause me to tip but once I got used to having it there it almost acts like a balance beam and makes me feel more stable. I also have the original solid anchor stake, it’s probably twice the weight of the new ultra-lite version which should be less noticeable. With the stake and the battery you’re looking at around 20lbs of weight so if possible I’d strap something that heavy to the kayak where you’d mount it to see how it handles the added weight. That’s pretty much what I did with my Tarpon before I ordered the anchor, I tossed a 20lb dumbbell in the back of the tank well and paddled around with it for an afternoon.
Going to have to do some modifications to my kayak because as in the same as yours, the back isn’t a flat surface. What did you make your mounting bracket out of?
The problem I have with the Power Pole Anchor system is when I go to store my kayak in the garage. If i dont store my kayak upside down with support on the rail systems ittl warp the hull. So with this power pole mounted I wouldn't be able to store it upside down unless I made a fat ass block that the rails would sit on without the mount of the power pole hitting the ground
Thanks for the video. I’ve been curious about that system. How you’re able to use it in your videos is encouraging. Do you know how far away from the anchor the key fob will work? In case you become separated from your kayak. Thanks
I haven’t tested it’s range limit yet but I was wade fishing last year and left the kayak anchored about 100ft upstream from me. When I wanted my net I hit the button and the kayak came drifting back to me.
I got the power pole all installed! One finally question (thanks again for replying) what rope did you use, and even more so, what are those awesome knots with the loops you tied?!? You’re the man! Thx
Curious if you've ever flipped with it mounted on your kayak, and what problems ensued? Any situations where it may have caused you to flip? Thanks, and great channel by the way!!
I’ve never flipped the kayak. The two times I’ve gone in the water I was standing up on it, once the current caught me off guard and the other time I ran into a stump. Both times I knew it was inevitable I was going for a swim once I lost my balance so rather than fight it I jumped in to prevent the kayak from flipping over. The anchor spike acts like a balance beam so it actually improves my stability although it did feel a little odd at first until I got used to it. I’d imagine if you cranked the anchor force all the way up it might dump you out of the kayak when you drop the spike. Even on lower levels the initial force to push the stake into the ground will slightly raise the rear end of the kayak and make it feel a little unstable in fast current for a second or two until the stake is firmly planted and the motor backs off.
@ndyakangler I just got my micro anchor and wanted to pick your brain before installing if you dont mind. Have you had any issues? Would you do anything different? Any recommendations? Thank you , bud
I’ve been really happy with the anchor. I did have one of the drive wheels inside the motor unit crack a few years after I bought it but they sent me a whole new unit. Aside from that I did make one modification to it. There’s plastic rings at the top and bottom of the motor the stake runs through, I machined a new one for the top with tighter tolerances so that it didn’t wobble and make so much noise when I stand up on my Tarpon. It probably wouldn’t have been an issue with a more stable kayak.
It’s pretty simple, I just drilled a hole through the side of the box and ran the wires into it. I did make an extra plastic disk part that the cord runs into and screwed that to the side of the dry box but that was more to prevent cord wear than anything. Aside from that it’s red to red and black to black with the wires. Power Pole did include a fuse as well, I added that to one of the wires inside the box.
You’re videos are honestly the best on TH-cam. You don’t constantly try to get your viewers to purchase your merch, or comment below to do this or that or so on. It’s literally just about being out and fishing. Great videos man keep them coming.
Realest fisherman out there, no doubt!
You answered a couple questions I had concerning the power pole so thank you for that. I was trying to figure out how to get under trees along the banks and now I know.
I’ve literally watched almost every episode that you’ve made including this
You have that calming voice like Mr. Rogers...each time I watch you wish that is all I can picture is Mr. Rogers with a rod and reel.
Great piece of equipment, wish it was a little more affordable cause it would work perfectly for my setup.. thanks for the content.. fish on man.🐟
Affordable alternative. www.berniesriverstick.com/
Really enjoyed your interview with the Smallie Talk podcast.
The amount of common sense ingenuity and detail you put into rigging up your dongles is impressive - so clean and sano👌
I think that power pole is an absolute necessity. Thanks for showing. The battery setup is also a smart move. No need for an expensive part the eventually needs replacement.
I know this helped with Josh from the Smallie Talk Podcast make his decision alot easier. Think you sold me as well. Awesome work man.
I am so impressed by your ability to create such consumer, or better, quality brackets and mount plates. I just watched your first kayak tour and also was blown away by electric work and the beautiful cable management. Best fishing youtuber IMO
Very informative video but I think many of us would agree this is out of our price range. That said, I have seen other videos where you make small adjustments in positioning using one hand on your paddle (with rod in the other hand). I tried this over the weekend and it made a huge difference! I used to attach my paddle to my paddle holder on the side of my kayak while I fished which prevented me from quickly repositioning whenever it was windy out. Now I keep the paddle across my lap so I can quickly fix my positioning with small adjustments. Great content NDYakAngler and I always appreciate the calm mannered anglers on TH-cam like you. If you could post some how-to's, tips and tutorial videos, that would be even better. Thanks!
Watched this video 3-4 times now. Finally pulled the trigger and ordered one for my sportsman 106. I have been using the anchor wizard but with how weedy the lakes here in MN can get I just got sick of pulling up 25lbs of weeds every time I pulled anchor. I also fish rivers quite a bit so I can see the benefits in being able to almost instantly stop in current when needed. Thank you for the review!
Love the power pole micro anchor. I have 1 on my Titan 12 and 2 on my Blue-sky 360. Don’t leave home without it. Love the way you do your videos and will use them to help me be a better film maker. Keep up the good work.
Thanks bud for this video, just got my pelican catch 120 and put my micro on after 3 trips, and you saved me from being anchored down and the pole not going back up and having to balance my way back there to loosen the tightening handle. Im going to install the rope asap.
Another great video by the way. Soon, the boat will be sold and I will enter the kayak work. I've been dragging my feet cuz I'm dealing with this spinal cord injury but, I'm getting there. Thanks for all of the great info. Your a great inspiration
I pray you have a good recovery in Jesus name.
@@suhwateezea.214 thank you brother. Jesus is all I have and He is sufficient. It's crazy. Everything has seemed to fall apart and yet everything me or my family has needed has been provided for. Jesus at work as usual.
@@likensrus I am happy to hear that the Lord is providing for you and your family in the hard times. God is always faithful to his word and his people. God Bless you!
@@suhwateezea.214 God bless you and yours and thanks for the encouragement.
Just got my first kayak, a Perception Outlaw 11.5. I see a Power Pole in my future. Thanks for sharing your experiences with it.
man that would be great to have. i’ve been considering selling one of my kayaks and that may be what i get with the money. i’ve watched you use it enough to see how handy it would be. great video as always man
Best overview I've seen so far. I'd love to get one for my SS107 but I'm gonna need to start saving my coins. It would be perfect for the creeks and rivers I fish!
What a great addition to a kayak. I'll definitely be supporting one come spring
Interesting info. Never seen anyone else go over power pole before.
Awesome in depth video on the power pole! Thanks
Your vids are always relaxing and make me wanna get my fishing rod and hit the water!!! Keep going man and thanks for the upload!!!! 💪🏻💪🏻
Use a drag chain and jam cleat and ring system which slows the kayak down in swifter water for drift fishing and will stop the kayak in slower water. The parachute type cord and chain goes off the stern of the kayak, which is safer than anchoring from the sides. Also do not have to worry about tangling with low bridges or limbs from trees, but it sometimes grabs the bottom quickly in swift water. Do like the power pole system that you demonstrated, and any system that slows or stops the float for fishing has value. Looking online the power pole system is from $1100, to over $1200 bucks.
Thanks for sharing that, I’ve been considering that for my Outback, very helpful especially explaining the size of the stake. Your fabrication skills are almost as good as your FISHING !
@duffmeister every rigging vid i watch i think Matt should be profiting from his ingenuity & designs. I hope that happens. Clearly Matt knows plastics, electrical, design, layout, etc. Manufacturers need to at least pay him to consult on design.
That's pretty cool. Thanks for explaining that to us. You have a very nice rig. Springs coming.
Thanks Harry! I’m bummed I didn’t get out today, it was sunny and 38 degrees but I’m getting over the flu so I had to hold off for now. Looks like the warm weather will be back next weekend though so hopefully I can get out and find a few fish!
Love my power pole is expensive and I did buy the battery pack watched you use yours all the time and when I bought my ss127 I bought one best decision I could have made works great in thick grass as well Love Your Videos Cheers!! :))
Good stuff. Im adding one to my Shoalie this week!!
This would definitely be a nice addition, especially if you fish mostly shallow river. I fish strip mines sometimes, so I need some type of anchor. I use a window weight, some rope and a anchor hitch. With the window weight, the mud just falls off the anchor. My kayak is also wide as heck, and I can dance on there and do a jig, so I don't think I can tip over. Size of boat matters for different situations. If I could tip over, then I would probably have a hard time with my anchor.
Handy dandy piece of equipment looks well worth the investment 👌.
Bought one last year thank to you. Now looking for a good river kayak to put it on
Love the power pole. I’m definitely getting one this year. 🙏 thank you
I’ve wondered about this power pole anchor on most of your videos. I think it’s the coolest thing ever! I have a pelican catch 120 and this might be my first addition!
Awesome video as usual
Mr Murder it’s a decent shallow water anchor. It won’t hold steady in higher currents or rough water.
Fantastic video. Thank you for the in-depth look with both pros and cons.
Beautiful boat and river. Great technology
I have 2 of those on my Hobie PA14. It is a nice anchor. I keep backup batteries in my kayak for it. Also it is splash resistant but not water resistant. I was caught in a rainstorm and the electronic area was flooded.
I also used a scuff pad to scuff up my poles so the rollers get batter traction. The rollers do not like sand or mud. The end of one of my poles has worn down a lot. I may invest in a stainless cap to cap the end.
Those are great ideas! I’ve torn the motor unit apart a couple times and it seemed to be pretty well built. The only issue I had was with one of the plastic guide rings the pole slides through, the one right inside the top of the motor. It had become worn after a few years so there was some play there and that allowed for the spike to rattle around quite a bit whenever it was up as I was standing and drifting in the kayak. It didn’t effect the function it was more of an annoyance and I didn’t want the noise showing up in videos so I machined a new ring out of HDPE with tighter tolerances and it keeps the stake nice and quiet.
Leland Holton have you ever used them in strong current? Any issues with the heavier boat?
Great video, you just sold me on it and my buddy. I made a DIY pole that works but going to invest in a power pole.
If it doesn't hold on frozen water...it's no good to me at the moment. Come on Spring. Awesome vids by the way.
Sweet setup my friend! Great review sharing the pros and cons of this particular setup! 👍
Best fishing channel on TH-cam keep it you stud
Just ordered one. Price must have went up. My old town is almost complete. Can’t wait to get out again. Couple more months
Great informative video. Thanks for taking the time to share your equipment choices.
You are living THE LIFE 👍🏻🎣
Great video. I have one myself and I love it. Its like adding brakes to my kayak. Well worth it.
Good Evening Once Again NDYakAngler, I Truely Enjoy ALL of your Fishing Video's with my son! :-) I have been debating on what type of kayak to purchase let alone the multitude of excessiories that can be purchased for the "Ultimate Fishing Expedition of A Lifetime!" :-) I have a limited income right now, but that has'nt stop me from my PASSION not an Obsession for Fishing! LOL! Thank you Mr. NDYakAngler for KEEPING MY DREAM ALIVE! I am 52 years Young and still LOVE to pursue OUR BELOVED SMALL and LARGE Mouth Bass, not to mension Crappie, Blue Gill, Mr. Pike, Rock Bass, Sheeps Head, ( Fresh Water Drum), Catfish, Perch, Spotted Gar, and our famious Walleye! LOL! Here's a suggestion: Do you have any STEELHEAD Where you live, or trout? That would make for an intresting Battle in a kayak would'nt ya say Mr. NDYakAngle?! LOL! Just some food for thought. Thank you once again for compassion in our Wonderful Sport in Keeping it ALIVE! Keep A Tight Line My Friend, and as always, Never Stop Fishing you are a True Inspiration to ALL The Fisherman and Fishingwomen Around The World! "God Bless You and Your Family! Sincerely, Mr. Carl Joseph Gwizdala, formly from Saginaw, Michigan.
EXCELLENT in every way, Matt. Thanks for taking the time to explain this amazing piece of equipment. I knew about bigger Power Pole units for boats like my 20' center console but had no idea a model was available for my kayak. Speaking of equipment, would you consider doing a video on your choice of paddles? Using a "screen freeze," I THINK I have identified yours as a Bending Branches model, but I'm not sure which one you bought or why. The whole subject of paddle design and materials overwhelms me, and I'll bet you could simplify it for the rest of us.
It is a Bending Branches paddle. I’ve had it for about eight years now so that exact one is no longer sold. They still make the Angler Pro, just not with the camo blades. I was looking for a new paddle at the time to replace my old yellow bladed Angler Pro and found the camo one and it was exactly what I was looking for. They aren’t cheap but the carbon fiber handle and fiberglass blades make a great light weight paddle for long days on the water.
@@ndyakangler Thanks, Matt. It's a shame that Bending Branches stopped making the camo blades (an odd decision), but I can live with the Olive Drab color they're now offering. (I duck-hunt, as well as fish, from my kayak.)
Thank you for this great video. ive been thinking about getting one just didnt really know if it was worth it for that price the video just helped me make up my mind
(Heavy) Rod performs great. i use a conventional reel with it and its a perfect set up for catfish.
Purchase a waterproof case for your battery that has a little extra space for hand warmers. The chemical based ones that you have to shake up. They will keep your battery warm and toasty during the winter months.
I do that a lot of the time if I’ll be out in below freezing temps, with my GoPro batteries as well. I also keep them all under the vent on the passenger side floor of my truck on the way out to the river so they stay nice and warm rather than tossing them in the bed with the rest of my gear.
I was like "oh cool anchor"now let's see those fish landed!!
Very informative video!!! Nice job.
If you wanted, you could run another rope around the power pole body to tighten that locking mechanism. Maybe use some 3M adhesive eyelets to route rope around the body and attach the rope like you have on the left, but on the right side.
Nice video Matt. Not sure it would fit on my catch 100, but if I ever get a bigger one I will keep it in mind. I know you use yours a lot.
I think it would work if you could find a way to mount it. Your weight capacity is the same as my Tarpon but your hull is 4” wider so you probably have a little more stability which is a plus for mounting an 8’ pole to it.
I'm lookin at getting a kayak and looked at these. had no idea these things are $600... crazy steep for a relatively simple and straightforward concept.
Did you find an alternative? I’m about to get into kayak fishing
@@CanyonGray nah didn't really look. Pretty sure you could build that exact thing for pretty cheap. All it seems to be is a motor with an RFID or bluetooth transmitter
That's what I've been looking for.. thanks for the info
No doubt a great piece of equipment but almost as expensive as my pescador pro 120. Love your vids, an inspiration to all kbf. Keep up the great work. Thx.
So many activities it's making me head spin .....👍😁
looks cool. i should get one for my roundabout.
Can you tell me more about the battery situation? How often do you charge this specific battery? Do you bring an extra in case one runs out unexpectedly?
I see that snake lure ! Lol I got one last year and literally caught 4 fish over 5 lbs . totally chumps the whopper plopped in my opinion. My go too lure for clear water when it's not real thick on top
Always enjoyed ur vids
thank's a lot for this video, unfortunately.. i 'm not sure to find this micro anchor in France, but thank's again it's always a pleasure to se your's video( and sorry again for my " bad english ..)
LOL!
I see much worse spelling and grammar from American school "graduates" every day.
Wouldn't Amazon ship one to France for you? Or maybe FedEx?
@@onepunch9203 thank's a lot for your answer 😎,i'm going to try with FedEx.. 😉
Great demo. They should pay you for this.
glad i found this video i had been curious about uour anchor.
I just look through the comments and was hoping someone would make the reference to the name Power Pole to Dragon Ball or even the original source Legend of the Monkey King. Still cool. New to the channel, only been watching for a few days, but really like it over most other fishing channels. More relaxed atmosphere and not reacting over the top and not asking to like and subscribe. Another thing is I feel other channels for fishing make a lot of click baiting titles to draw in views, where as you call it how it is. I don't even fish, unless you count fishing games.
I tried when I was younger and I had a friend who was into fishing. Maybe I was too young or just couldn't get a knack for it. No one really taught me anything about fishing back then and I just winged it. I caught maybe 2-3 fish via pole. The funny thing is once time I went camping with a friend we went down to the river just to cool off(summer). Well as I was just barely standing little more then ankle deep I see a fish swim up to me and was hovering around my bare ankles. I think it was a trout, I'm not very familiar with fish, but it keep swimming up and seems like it nibbling something off my ankle area.
I just casually reach down and wrap my hand around it and pull it out of the water. The fish is surprisingly chill, isn't really struggling and my friend looks over in time to see me holding this fish. He's making a huge fuss over how your not suppose to catch fish with your hands, but I just tune him out. I just lower my fish friend back down into the water and let him go. Don't worry I didn't have the fish out of the water long. This fish either was cool with people or there was something I couldn't see on my ankle, because that fish stuck around for maybe 5-10 minutes more before heading off.
For my young self that was the coolest moment of catching a fish. I like to hope he lived a nice long fish life, but since people fish up in that area a lot he probably became someones meal.
I'm getting one. Thx man.
What anchor set up did you use prior to this that you'd say what the best set up before this? As you said the price is quite high and some of us may not be able/willing to go that expensive.
Curious to know if you used an anchor trolley or if you just anchor off the back
I didn’t really anchor on the river before, which made fishing certain pieces of structure tough if not impossible to get more than a cast at as I drift by. I’d get along the bank out of the current and control myself with the paddle, or find a log or something to get my foot on. I still have a folding grapnel anchor 3lb I think that I use for deeper water with an anchor trolley.
Hi Matt, I just ordered a Tarpon 120 for my dedicated river kayak. I don’t blame you if you don’t have time to explain, but I can’t find any information about mounting a Power Pole to a Tarpon. Could you explain how you made your mount? Thank you!
I had to make my own custom mounting bracket with a sheet of HDPE plastic and some ABS plastic bushings I found at the hardware store. I used the rear handle and rudder mounting locations to screw it to the kayak. It was challenging, not one part was a 90 degree square angle so I had to do some geometry and make a couple attempts before I got one I was happy with.
@@ndyakangler thanks for the info. Really excited about getting the Tarpon. Been using a Jackson Bite for a few years, but really hoping the Tarpon feels quicker / easier moving upstream. I know the Power Pole is an investment, but seeing how many times it’s helped you with a fish already hooked has sold me on wanting one.
Dude awesome you answered my questions
So if you add another rope to go around the motor and come down the other side could you lock the power pro back without reaching or getting out on shore to lock it .
Ahh I see sayeth the blind man! Great info!!
Fantastic job.
One question, how long does the battery last? and if I can buy a better one than that I see that it only cost 16 dollars
I run a little 5ah battery and it’s only died on me before the end of a trip a couple times, probably due to the near freezing temps I was fishing in which is hard on electronics. Most river trips I’d estimate I cycle it probably 50 times or more and the battery holds up fine. You can run any 12v battery you’d like though. I have a 10ah lithium battery that weighs about half what the 5ah here does, I might get a slightly bigger waterproof box for that battery eventually and use it for the anchor when I don’t need the fish finder running.
@@ndyakangler very kind can you mention some or give me a link please! look at the battery that is special for the power pole but they say that it only works a couple of times and I don't want to be stranded in the river
I’ve heard mixed reviews on the Power Pole brand battery. My friend has one and it’s worked great for him, we’ve done several river floats where we were dropping our anchor constantly all day and neither of ours ran out of juice. I picked up my 12v 5ah sealed lead battery from a local Interstate Batteries store but you can get them cheaper online. I’ve used the ones you can get online from parts express for pretty cheap and they’ve worked well, the blue and grey ones power sonic brand if I remember right. Most battery stores will have them though. My 12v 10ah lithium battery is a Marcum brand one, they had them on sale for $50 at Scheels last winter so I picked one up to lighten my ice fishing bag and it’s great for cutting a few lbs of battery weight in my kayak too. I just use that one for the fish finder currently but it’s 12v too so it would be fine for the Power Pole anchor and I bet it would probably run it 100 cycles before running out of power.
It looks like a miniature outboard or trolling motor from a distance 😅
It does! That’s usually what people think it is when I get asked about it.
Thanks for the informative video!
thanks for the info Matt, couple questions, Did you look at, or try the competition I think MinnKota makes a version? and where did you get your little 12 volt battery? Price was right!
Love mine! Have it on a Big Rig
So will you hit that down button like a brake while you're coasting along? I imagine if you're moving at a decent speed it would be quite a bit of shock to it to all of a sudden jam into the ground or can it handle that?
My biggest issue is exactly that you see a spot but you're fighting the wind or current to stop in place and chuck your anchor out. I'm definitely interested in this system. I have a big 7lb anchor I find when I toss it out I am swinging around like a wrecking ball and it's hard to fish a spot when I'm blowing all over the place lol. I'm on a 12 ft nucanoe
The stake is fiberglass so it flexes a little bit. I do try to stop myself before dropping it, more to reduce the noise and prevent scaring any fish in the area, but I’ve dropped it plenty of times while drifting along fighting a fish and it’s always held up. If something was going to break it would probably be the custom mounting bracket I made myself.
I own a Tarpon 120 & by your video I can not figure out where you gained access to the Aft end of the Kayak to mount the Power Pole Bracket. Is the bracket riveted on the rear deck?
It connects to where the rear handle is attached and where the rudder bolts are. My Tarpon is a 2013 so not sure if the new ones still have the rudder attachment point at the back. I added some double sided mounting tape there too since I think they were only size ten screws and it’s more of an upward force at that point.
Essential piece of gear if you fish any kind of moving water !!! What a difference the P.P. must make , wrestling fish and a yak at the same time is mayhem!!!🤐🤐🤐
Yeah, I was looking for this. Thanks man :)
I really like the power ppole set up but the price is what make's it hard for me to pull the trigger on it. I currently have been using the anchor wizard and it has been doing really well for me so far on the river and lakes. And I can anchor in 20ft of water with it as well which is nice.
@Ben Tackett yep love mine for sure!
I would order one of these if I knew that Id be able to mount it on my kayak. I have a jackson cuda 12.5 ft. 2015 model i believe. Would I have to do a mcgiver?
Ever heard of "Bernie's River Stick" system.... Its about half the price and all manual with pulleys and cleats. I'm debating between the power pole or the River Stick
I've seen it a while back, I like the Power Pole though. Having control at the click of a button is really convenient and the power pole will plant the spike with a lot more force. I have mine set to level two where it lifts the rear end of my kayak probably a couple inches when I drop it, I don't think you'd get nearly that kind of force from a manual version. The thing that would get frustrating with a pulley version is even with the power from the motorized anchor when I go from sitting to standing in my kayak and my weight shifts forward I have to give the button a single click to drop the stake another inch, or else if I'm in any kind of current or a bottom where the stake doesn't dig in more than an inch I'll come off my spot.
@@ndyakangler Thanks for the feedback... A lot to consider. I absolutely love your fishing channel! I feel like you should do a video on casting from a kayak because you do it so well...
Always wondered about the power pole you use. It looks awesome but probably wouldn’t work for a sit in kayak, right? Might be too heavy? Please let me know. Awesome video!!
I’ve seen them mounted on sit inside kayaks once or twice. Stability might be an issue with hulls less than 30” or so wide. Even with my Tarpon when I first installed it having that 8’ pole sticking up made it feel like if I leaned to far to the side it might cause me to tip but once I got used to having it there it almost acts like a balance beam and makes me feel more stable. I also have the original solid anchor stake, it’s probably twice the weight of the new ultra-lite version which should be less noticeable. With the stake and the battery you’re looking at around 20lbs of weight so if possible I’d strap something that heavy to the kayak where you’d mount it to see how it handles the added weight. That’s pretty much what I did with my Tarpon before I ordered the anchor, I tossed a 20lb dumbbell in the back of the tank well and paddled around with it for an afternoon.
Going to have to do some modifications to my kayak because as in the same as yours, the back isn’t a flat surface. What did you make your mounting bracket out of?
Great stuff!!!
Excelent information, thank you!
The problem I have with the Power Pole Anchor system is when I go to store my kayak in the garage. If i dont store my kayak upside down with support on the rail systems ittl warp the hull. So with this power pole mounted I wouldn't be able to store it upside down unless I made a fat ass block that the rails would sit on without the mount of the power pole hitting the ground
I see running water!
Thanks for the video. I’ve been curious about that system. How you’re able to use it in your videos is encouraging. Do you know how far away from the anchor the key fob will work? In case you become separated from your kayak. Thanks
I haven’t tested it’s range limit yet but I was wade fishing last year and left the kayak anchored about 100ft upstream from me. When I wanted my net I hit the button and the kayak came drifting back to me.
Very cool! Thanks
I'll have to see about mounting one to a bass raider
I got the power pole all installed! One finally question (thanks again for replying) what rope did you use, and even more so, what are those awesome knots with the loops you tied?!?
You’re the man! Thx
The knot I used on that is a snake knot, the rope was some kind of dock line or kayak deck rigging line I got from Austin Kayak several years ago.
Great thanks! Excited to learn the snake knot! Take care
Awesome video it cost $1200 here in Australia🤤
Nice. I was just looking for one of your videos to see how you do this. Are there kayaks that you can buy that come anchor ready?
Many of the newer decked out sit on top kayaks made for fishing have a spot to mount one or at least mounting adapter plates available.
Curious if you've ever flipped with it mounted on your kayak, and what problems ensued? Any situations where it may have caused you to flip? Thanks, and great channel by the way!!
I’ve never flipped the kayak. The two times I’ve gone in the water I was standing up on it, once the current caught me off guard and the other time I ran into a stump. Both times I knew it was inevitable I was going for a swim once I lost my balance so rather than fight it I jumped in to prevent the kayak from flipping over. The anchor spike acts like a balance beam so it actually improves my stability although it did feel a little odd at first until I got used to it. I’d imagine if you cranked the anchor force all the way up it might dump you out of the kayak when you drop the spike. Even on lower levels the initial force to push the stake into the ground will slightly raise the rear end of the kayak and make it feel a little unstable in fast current for a second or two until the stake is firmly planted and the motor backs off.
have you seen the new Tarpon 105? Would you buy the 105 or the 120 again?
I'm still going to go with the Yakgadget. About $450 less. It will be a less quick system though.
How many times can you use that battery before charging ?
and how do you charge it ?
Thanks
Rich
@ndyakangler I just got my micro anchor and wanted to pick your brain before installing if you dont mind. Have you had any issues? Would you do anything different? Any recommendations? Thank you , bud
I’ve been really happy with the anchor. I did have one of the drive wheels inside the motor unit crack a few years after I bought it but they sent me a whole new unit. Aside from that I did make one modification to it. There’s plastic rings at the top and bottom of the motor the stake runs through, I machined a new one for the top with tighter tolerances so that it didn’t wobble and make so much noise when I stand up on my Tarpon. It probably wouldn’t have been an issue with a more stable kayak.
I spy a savage gear wake snake... can’t wait to see what’s gonna destroy that!!
Matt can you tell us how you hooked up the wiring in your battery box?
It’s pretty simple, I just drilled a hole through the side of the box and ran the wires into it. I did make an extra plastic disk part that the cord runs into and screwed that to the side of the dry box but that was more to prevent cord wear than anything. Aside from that it’s red to red and black to black with the wires. Power Pole did include a fuse as well, I added that to one of the wires inside the box.