I fished Okeechobee today and there were a bunch of pros out there practicing for the tourney this weekend. I recognized a few of the guys..a couple of them buzzed up to me and talked to me (once they saw I was catching fish...  8-))

One thing stuck out to me...many of these guys have not one but two power poles. Of the fishermen I know....I'd say 1/3rd of them have a power pole. I don't know anyone who has two.

I am definately in the market for a power pole. My question for the guys who have them...has one ever not been enough for you? I am starting to question the effectiveness of the product if it takes two to do the job.  No way I am buying two of those things. Either way, I don't think it's very good marketing.

One power pole will stop you from moving forward or backwards. Two will stop the bow from swinging left or right.  I suppose if you are fishing for a living, then it really matters.

I use a stick it anchor pin ($80) and it works fine for me.

Fishin Daddy,

Thanks for the response. I'd be fine with a PP and anchor pin as well....  I just want to make sure that the power pole will keep the boat from drifting.

If they're pros, some of them probably got the poles GIVEN to them.  I agree with you on the bad marketing comment, that's $4000 for two anchors!

One is all you need, Mike. The bow can swing in the wind but it is not an issue. One will stop a boat on a dime. It is a must have for O or Lox.

Go the cheap route and buy a sportsman model with % off coupon. I got mine from TW with a 20% coupon.  Install it yourself. Done.