Toddyc20 Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 To all that own a talon, where did you all buy them and how has your experience with them been? I'm currently shopping around for 1 and want to consult my fellow OFNers to see options and opinions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattaw Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 I own one, love it. I wish I had the 12' model though. With the US dollar where it is the prices have been skyrocketing here. I was in the market for a new one, but it's a bit crazy right now. I got mine from my local marina who is a Minn Kota dealer. My 0.02, if you get some, get a pair, the ability for your boat not to rotate with the wind is worth its weight in gold if you are serious about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeeter99 Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 I have the 8 foot and love it , no issues like mattaw, wish I had the 12 foot model but IMO they are ugly with the motor 1/3 the way down as compared to the 8 I bought mine at tremblays spring sale , best price at the time by $100 plus the $100 mail in rebate like mattaw said also 2 of them is much better but with one you get to learn how your boat pivots in the wind and you adjust really a non-issue unless you want it on a dime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecmilley Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 picked mine up at gagnons in 2012 pretty much been perfect ever since got it during the spring no-tax sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomkat Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 Check radio world they had big discounts last time I looked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Fever Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 Well ...I have a 12 foot on my 620, bought it from Radio World. Be prepared for all the non-fishermen to ask "what's that thing" and all the fishermen to ask "how often do you use your Talon". Being a walleye fisherman I don't use it a ton but it's pretty good the times I do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 buy the 12' and buy two.... you have to realize you need more length than the depth your fishing.... ie, an 8' talon isn't going to do well in the wind and waves in 7 or 8' of water.... my local shop advises folks to at minimum, wait and buy two (as one is truly silly in its application), and most say once they buy 8', they upgrade to the 12'.... as such, if you TRULY feel the need to buy an 8' model, buy it used, as many anglers buy the 8' models, then sell them within a couple years to upgrade to the 12' model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toddyc20 Posted December 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 Thanks for all of the replies. I'm looking at the 12' for sure. I never put that much thought into getting two but I guess the pivoting is the big issue eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeeter99 Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 Thanks for all of the replies. I'm looking at the 12' for sure. I never put that much thought into getting two but I guess the pivoting is the big issue eh? you just learn that when the wind is in your face when you put it down the boat will swing to the downwind side, i.e the talon will point in the wind direction, the most you will pivot is 180 degrees if the wind is right in your face Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecmilley Posted December 30, 2015 Report Share Posted December 30, 2015 pivoting not a big issue een in the wind just position the boat to take advantage of it, unless you want to drop $3600 on 2 12 ft'er Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Fever Posted December 30, 2015 Report Share Posted December 30, 2015 Well....if your a Bass guy you may need 2, when I Walleye fish I drop the Talon and use my bow mount at super low speed to keep the bow facing where I want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomkat Posted December 30, 2015 Report Share Posted December 30, 2015 Tempted to get the 8 foot at around a grand at radio world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomkat Posted December 30, 2015 Report Share Posted December 30, 2015 My mistake 6 foot is 1000 8 foot 1300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monomills Posted December 30, 2015 Report Share Posted December 30, 2015 pivoting not a big issue een in the wind just position the boat to take advantage of it, unless you want to drop $3600 on 2 12 ft'er I'm in the market for a 12' talon as well, where can you find them for $1800 a piece? Lowest I've been able to find is $2150/ talon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted December 30, 2015 Report Share Posted December 30, 2015 Quite the luxury. $2,000. for an anchor? I'd need to get a paper route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garnet Posted December 30, 2015 Report Share Posted December 30, 2015 Even 2 will pivot the 180 and then bunny hop across shoals when it gets real nasty. Still want 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted December 31, 2015 Report Share Posted December 31, 2015 Ive always wondered why these silly things are mounted at the stern. Do you ever anchor from the stern? Wouldnt one on, or close to the bow work better? I would never get one myself, I just dont see the need for one, but I think they look silly on a fancy glitter boat. S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishwilly Posted December 31, 2015 Report Share Posted December 31, 2015 Quite the luxury. $2,000. for an anchor? I'd need to get a paper route. That's an understatement!! I guess it's for the droves of weekend warrior bass guys that fancy themselves as "pros". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Fever Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 I don't think you need to be a pro to buy a fishing "tool" that will help you catch more fish, we could apply that statement everytime we purchase a new Finder,rod or lure for that matter. I have had nights where it helped me catch a bunch of walleye and it was priceless those nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookinforwalleye Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 ^^^ what Roy said......having said that I can see them coming in handy trying to work a weed bed when its blowing this is on my radar and more in my budget.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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