
In heavy wind and current, the anchoring spike could become dislodged, and the anchor would have no means of sensing whether it was deployed, stowed, in the ground, or somewhere in between. Whether they deployed through electronic or hydraulic means they simply drove the anchoring spike until ground resistance met a certain threshold. Up until this point all shallow water anchors on the market operated by monitoring an electrical current limit. So, at the end of the day, what makes Raptor different than other shallow water anchors? It all starts with unique, patented anchoring features that secure boats in place unlike any other and its purposefully rugged design. This was also the first year that the world saw transom-mounted shallow water anchors reaching 15 foot depths – the deepest on the market. 2014 marked another set of innovations that allowed for increased retraction force and a more compact three-stage telescoping design.Ģ018 saw the first time that Talon’s communications featured Bluetooth, which allowed for connectivity with a phone or tablet via the new mobile app, as well as Humminbird fish finders as part of the One-Boat Network®.

In 2011 the first Minn Kota Talon anchor was launched to the world, pioneering innovations like automatic up/ down and introducing the world to the first electromechanical shallow water anchor. The road to creating the surest holding anchor available on the market, however, begins over a decade ago with the launch of Talon shallow water anchors. I’d give PP a slight edge on being the better anchor for me.Raptor is the next generation of shallow water anchors not only for Minn Kota but for anglers all across the country thanks to exclusive, patented features. MinnKota looks good though, and I’ve never been unsatisfied with one of their products or their service. PowerPole for the win with their superior customer service. as for the Ultrex, everything it needs to be GREAT is available via a toe tap on a button. Stompin on a button on the floor, or pressing a button next to the shifter is just WAY TOO EASY, vs dragging an icon on a touch screen and then aiming for the little GUI to activate port, starboard, or both. All this stuff linking isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. I had Helix graphs and never bothered with the contour following part.

I have the poles linked to the carbons and almost NEVER use the graphs to deploy and stow. I have PowerPole Blades, Lowrance Carbons, and an Ultrex. It wouldn’t be my “decision makerâ€. I wouldn’t get too caught up in the linking of the anchors to the graph.
