You’re videos are honestly the best on KZfaq. 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.

I’ve literally watched almost every episode that you’ve made including this

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 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

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!!!! 💪🏻💪🏻

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.

What a great addition to a kayak. I'll definitely be supporting one come spring

Awesome in depth video on the power pole! Thanks

Fantastic video. Thank you for the in-depth look with both pros and cons.

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. I’m definitely getting one this year. 🙏 thank you

Great informative video. Thanks for taking the time to share your equipment choices.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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 KZfaq like you. If you could post some how-to's, tips and tutorial videos, that would be even better. Thanks!

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 !

That's pretty cool. Thanks for explaining that to us. You have a very nice rig. Springs coming.

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!! :))

Beautiful boat and river. Great technology

Sweet setup my friend! Great review sharing the pros and cons of this particular setup! 👍

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.

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 video. I have one myself and I love it. Its like adding brakes to my kayak. Well worth it.

Best fishing channel on KZfaq keep it you stud

Interesting info. Never seen anyone else go over power pole before.

You are living THE LIFE 👍🏻🎣

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.🐟

Very informative video!!! Nice job.

That's what I've been looking for.. thanks for the info

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

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

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

Handy dandy piece of equipment looks well worth the investment 👌.

Always enjoyed ur vids

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.

Bought one last year thank to you. Now looking for a good river kayak to put it on

Yeah, I was looking for this. Thanks man :)

So many activities it's making me head spin .....👍😁

Thanks for the informative video!

Fantastic job.

Excelent information, thank you!

Dude awesome you answered my questions

Great stuff!!!

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.

glad i found this video i had been curious about uour anchor.

I'm getting one. Thx man.

Love mine! Have it on a Big Rig

I was like "oh cool anchor"now let's see those fish landed!!

looks cool. i should get one for my roundabout.

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.

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.

Very helpful!

very good info!!

Great video.

Great video

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.

Good review thanks

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.

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.

Just ordered one. Price must have went up. My old town is almost complete. Can’t wait to get out again. Couple more months

Thank you sir!!

Ahh I see sayeth the blind man! Great info!!

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.

(Heavy) Rod performs great. i use a conventional reel with it and its a perfect set up for catfish.

Awesome

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 ..)

Great demo. They should pay you for this.

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

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!

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.

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?

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?

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 .

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.

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.

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

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?

I'll have to see about mounting one to a bass raider

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.

the cold itself doesn't really drain (modern) batteries, it's merely just the electrons more inhibited from flowing.

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 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 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?

Awesome video it cost $1200 here in Australia🤤

It looks like a miniature outboard or trolling motor from a distance 😅

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

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!!

have you seen the new Tarpon 105? Would you buy the 105 or the 120 again?

How many times can you use that battery before charging ? and how do you charge it ? Thanks Rich

I see running water!

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

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 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

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!!

Matt, have you ever used a more conventional anchor in the past? Secondly, how does the power pole perform on rockier streams? Any experience with that? The water you're typically on seems to have a predominantly soft bottom. Thanks.

Hey Matt, what was your process for cutting down the pole? Did you make your own stop at the top? I'd like to cut mine down like yours but don't want to lose an essential piece without knowing how to rebuild/replace it.

Is this still your go to anchor or have you upgraded since this?