Pole Anchors Less Time Anchoring, More Time Fishing

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Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2011 Time: 8:05 PM

The modern notion of pole anchors for small recreational boats has now taken hold. They have been around for years and well tested by consumers in the market. The idea was launched in 1998 by a committed, shallow water, USA fisherman who designed a system specifically to meet his requirements. He took an ancient notion and combined it with latest technology to produce hydraulic holding power. He then marketed his design as an attractive, easy-to-use product to share it with other enthusiasts.

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Several other boat pole systems have been developed in the interim. Today, a number of alternatives are marketed providing consumers with plenty of choice. These alternatives are all basically variations on the same theme. The key task is the same; push a four to eight foot pole into the ground with the boat tethered to it.

Shallow water fishing requires the ability to stop and position a boat frequently, spot the target fish, work the area and then move on. And all of these should ideally be done quickly, with minimum noise and fuss and in an eco-friendly manner without damaging the water bed. In short, it needs to be swift, silent, often, secure and green.

Modern systems use a hydraulic movement that opens and retracts the anchor. The movements are performed rapidly in a handful of seconds. This rapid deployment promotes precise boat control. The craft can be halted the instant fish are seen, in a wide range of winds and currents.

The pole slides into the water smoothly with a hush, using a silent pump system. Minimum noise, minimum fuss to disrupt the fish. No noise and wash from a trolling motor and clanging anchor.

Once a power pole boat anchor is securely lodged in the ground, hydraulic pressure locks it down. The result is no drift and no anchor lines or damage to the ground. All achieved simply and effectively. And when its time to leave, the anchor hauls in easy and clean. No messy sand, odorous mud or annoying sea grasses to foul the anchor and clutter the boat.

Pole anchors are surprisingly lightweight; an entire system typically weighs only 23-28 pounds. They often come supplied with several handy optional extras such as a remote control pad or a foot-switch for hands-free operation. They easily mount onto a transom. When not being used, they retract to a neat, slim line profile that is unobtrusive and never interferes with maneuvering the boat in or out of the water.

If $1,600 for a POWER POLE ANCHOR seems expensive then take a look at a Less Expensive alternative. Check out Dig In SHALLOW WATER ANCHORS Check Watch this Cool Video demonstration.

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