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How to Achieve the Element of Surprise

boatxtre — Fri, 05 Jul 2013 21:00:25 +0000

There are a number of elements fighting against fishermen in search of the trophy catch. Any given day on the water we are forced to battle wind, shifting currents, and a boat full of eager anglers. It has been a lifelong goal of mine to achieve the element of surprise and land the fish that will allow bragging rights for decades. Nothing is more painful than coming up on a spot with tons of action and scaring all the fish off as the shackles on your galvanized steel anchor clank against the side of your boat. At that point, you know it isn’t even worth it to wet a line because the fish tails no longer break the surface and the water boils are gone.
After spending countless trips to local marine stores, talking with buddies, and testing out theories on the element of surprise, I stumbled across the Power-Pole® website. It never dawned on me that my anchor system could be the barrier between me and the 27” Redfish. As I scrolled down the page and saw the adjectives, “Swift, Silent, and Secure” I knew that this shallow water anchor was going to help me put more bends in my rod.

Why Buy Power-Pole?

After getting the 8-foot Pro Series II anchor installed on my boat, I couldn’t be happier with the speed at which I can get settled into a spot and the number of fish I have landed as a result of the reliable operation of my new anchor system. With the hydraulic design, I can stop on an ambush point at the drop of a dime and target areas with high fish activity. The flow pump system and brushless motor allow me to stop forward motion and position my boat exactly how I want it without having to worry about fast moving tides or strong winds. Now the only person I have to blame for missing a fish is myself.

Whether you are fishing based on a hunch or know the spot like the back of your hand, the Power-Pole anchor is a must-have on any shallow water fisherman’s boat.

Efficient Shallow Water Fishing

boatxtre — Fri, 28 Jun 2013 21:09:07 +0000

Nothing makes me antsier than to pull up on a honey hole where the fish are going crazy. With each second that ticks by, I know that the fish are getting spooked as I shuffle around on my boat trying to drop anchor or put the trolling motor down and start casting lines. This is a problem that is all too familiar for anglers like me that miss up on great ambush opportunities because they didn’t come prepared.

As a fisherman that is creeping up on the 60-year-old mark, the idea of lifting an anchor up and down all day can be a little daunting. My kids are all working and my fishing buddies can’t find the time in their schedules to take a day off. After talking with some fellow fisherman at the boat ramp, I stumbled across the Power-Pole® shallow water anchor. With this hydraulic anchoring system, I can give my back a break and creep into any fishing spot within seconds.

Drop it. Fish it. Catch it.

The Power-Pole series of shallow water anchors is a great addition to any boat for a number of reasons. Personally, I find this piece of equipment essential because it allows me to fish more efficiently. Perhaps the biggest obstacle that bass and shallow water fishermen must face are environmental elements. More specifically, wind and strong currents can push boats off of spots swarming with active fish. The Power-Pole allows me to get situated and really work over every possible surface area without constantly having to operate the trolling motor. With the Power Pole, I can land a fish, cull it, retie my tackle and get back to fishing without getting blown a hundred yards off of my favorite spot. Now that I have gotten a taste of fishing with Power Pole, I can’t imagine ever going back to anchors and trolling motors.

Boost Your Flats Fishing Catch with Power-Pole

boatxtre — Fri, 21 Jun 2013 21:17:01 +0000

Saltwater flats fishing and the Power-Pole® Signature Series shallow water anchor are a perfect match!

Every type of fishing has its own set of unique challenges and flats fishing is no exception. As much as the right type of boat can make a huge difference to fishing the saltwater flats, the right type of shallow water anchor can help even more. Power-Pole shallow water anchors are the choice of flats fishermen in the know!

When you are out in your flats boat, in the shallowest water, you know how easy it can be to spook the spotted sea trout, redfish, tarpon or any fish near you. While any Power-Pole shallow water anchor is a good choice for a flats boat, the Signature Series Power-Pole is the perfect solution that every flats fisherman needs!

What makes the Power-Pole Signature Series perfect for flats fishing?

- Lightweight and skinny, it fits perfectly on shallow skiffs.

- Shorter depths of 4 feet and 6 feet make it perfect for shallow flats fishing areas.

- It’s available in a variety of colors including stealth black, so you can successfully sneak up on your fish more often.

- Like all Power-Pole anchors, it doesn’t tear up the river bottom the way traditional anchors do.

Experience the difference the right shallow water anchor makes to your flats fishing. Get a Power-Pole Signature Series anchor today!

Dream Big: The BASSMaster Tour

boatxtre — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 21:41:03 +0000

Every bass fisherman worth his salt keeps his eye on the Bassmaster tournaments. For most of us, it’s a dream to be able to reel them in like Kevin VanDam, Chris Lane or Brent Chapman. While most bass fishermen will never enter a Bassmaster tour, there is much to be learned from it.

The Bassmaster Classic is the biggest tournament of the year. It kicks off the season in February with an exciting competition between the best fishermen in the country as they compete for a top prize of $500,000. In order to compete in this tournament, fishermen need to have qualified as previous year’s champions from the Bassmaster Elite Series, Opens Series and Federation Nation Series, as well as the College Champion, the returning Classic Champion and those selected from the Angler of the Year Points Rank.

Inspiration Comes From the Bassmaster Tour

Bassmaster Classic is the yearly tournament of tournaments. Known as the Super Bowl of bass fishing, it inspires fishermen around the country. There are many who dream of one day being good enough to qualify for it. There are many others who watch it simply to see what the pros are doing so they can become better fishermen by learning from them. With tournaments practically all year long there is always one to follow.

Tools of the Bassmaster Tour

Take a close look at the guys out there competing in the Bassmaster tour. Many of them are fishing in boats with pretty much the same equipment. That’s because they have tried different gear and they know exactly what helps them be the best bass fisherman they can be. When they find something that gives them an advantage, they seize it and stick with it until something better comes along.

One of the best additions to any boat is one you find on practically every BassMaster champion’s boat – the Power-Pole® shallow water anchor. This hydraulic anchor is the tool that stops your boat at the precise spot, so you catch more. It holds you right where you want to be even if there’s wind or currents working against you. It is easy to use with remote control, foot switch and even Smartphone control technology, and gives you the kind of fishing advantage that the champions know is essential.

Get a tool worthy of the Bassmaster – the Power-Pole shallow water anchor today!

The Redfish Tour – Where the Big Boys Play

boatxtre — Fri, 31 May 2013 21:48:41 +0000

For any serious redfish fisherman, the Redfish Tour is the place to be. If you have been dreaming of competing with the big boys for serious prizes, this is the place to do it.

Hosted by the Inshore Fishing Association, this is the longest running redfish tournament in the country. Many of the sport fishermen who take part in this tournament love the fact that the entry fee is affordable, the prizes are great and the tournament is a one-day event. This makes it an easy choice for the fisherman who is looking to break into tournament fishing or the seasoned tournament fisherman.

The Tour Itself

The Redfish Tour changes up every year, with different locations to keep things fresh, and of course, based on interest by the anglers in a given area. Every good redfish angler keeps a close watch on where the upcoming tour locations will be. The 2013 tour looks like this:

Placida, FL – March 16/17 (Florida West Coast Division)

Port Aransas, TX – April 13/14 (Texas Division)

Jacksonville, FL – April 27/28 (Florida East Coast Division)

Empire, LA – May 18/19 (Louisiana Division)

Charleston, SC – June 8/9 (Atlantic Division)

Titusville, FL – June 29/30 (Florida East Coast Division)

Savannah, GA – August 3/4 (Atlantic Division)

Grand Isle, LA – August 24/25 (Louisiana Division)

Aransas Pass, TX – September 7/8 (Texas Division)

Ruskin, FL – September 14/15 (Florida West Coast Division)

Houma, LA Oct 24/25 Championship 2013

The Tools for the Redfish Tour

When it comes to playing with the big boys, it makes sense to have the same kind of quality equipment that they use. Many of the sponsors of the IFA are top names in fishing gear that you will see in use during the Redfish Tour. One of my favorites is Power-Pole shallow water anchors. These high-tech anchors can be found in most of the best fishermen’s boats in this tournament, because there is nothing better for quickly and accurately stopping your boat in that perfect spot. Get it and step up your redfish fishing.

See how you measure up to the big boys by joining the Redfish Tour this year!