The All-New Minn Kota® Talon® Offers More Control Options, Deeper Anchoring and Added Versatility

Minn Kota launches the only shallow-water anchor that gives anglers control from anywhere in the boat, plus unlocks more water for precise, anchored fishing with a new 15-foot version.

mk_CMYK_logoRacine, Wisconsin (8/4/2017) – Using a Minn Kota® Talon® for precise boat control has never been easier. In fact, there are now five ways for anglers to activate the Talon from anywhere in the boat. The newest way utilizes Bluetooth® communication to pair the Talon with Humminbird® units on the boat for total boat control on one console (including the ability to pair Humminbird units with select Minn Kota trolling motors). Anglers can also engage the anchor using a foot switch, with a wireless remote (every Talon comes standard with two), via the new Talon smartphone app, and with the Talon’s built-in control panel.

According to Minn Kota Brand Manager Brad Henry, “When it’s time to Talon down we give anglers options so they can lock on a spot no matter where they are in the boat or their style of fishing.”

Another major advancement is the introduction of Minn Kota’s new 15-foot Talon, the deepest shallow-water anchor ever made. It allows anglers to lock down on more spots to effectively unlock more water.

Hall of Fame angler Al Lindner explains how Talon’s depth delivers results for his multi-species pursuits. “I use it for catfish in rivers, for crappies in the spring, naturally for bass, and in more cases than I ever thought – for walleyes. Yeah, you heard me right, walleyes.”

Also new for 2017 is a clever work light built into the Talon top cap. When fishing in dark conditions, the work light illuminates the entire back deck of the boat to help anglers when rigging and landing fish at night. It has three brightness settings and white or blue LED light options for ideal illumination.

Talon allows anglers to anchor in any condition with three user-selectable anchoring modes – another exclusive feature. The AUTO-DRIVE MODE powers the spike into the bottom with three increasingly aggressive hits. A SOFT BOTTOM MODE is ideal for less aggressive anchoring and easier retraction in muddy or silted bottom. When the wind is blowing, the ROUGH WATER MODE performs three consecutive auto-drive sequences at 10-second intervals for a secure hold when the boat rises and falls in waves.

Talon’s electro-mechanical design keeps the motor above the waterline for silent stealth below the surface. Talon also deploys vertically and out of the way, helping eliminate unwanted tangles when fighting boat-side fish. Also, anglers can add the tilt bracket accessory for easy tilt function for passing under low-hanging obstacles.

In addition to the new 15-footer, Talons are also available in 8-, 10- and 12-foot models. They all feature Bluetooth technology with a variety of color combinations including red/black, blue/black, silver/black, silver/white, all black and all white. The new Talons will be available in October 2017 and will retail for $1,899.99 (8-foot), $1,999.99 (10-foot), 2,099.99 (12-foot) and $2,499.99 (15-foot).

For more information visit MinnKotaMotors.com/NewTalon.

About Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc.
Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Johnson Outdoors and consists of the Humminbird®, Minn Kota® and Cannon® brands. Humminbird® is a leading global innovator and manufacturer of marine electronics products including fishfinders, multifunction displays, autopilots, ice flashers and premium cartography products. Minn Kota® is the world’s leading manufacturer of electric trolling motors, as well as a complete line of Talon® shallow-water anchors, battery chargers and marine accessories. Cannon® is the leader in controlled-depth fishing and includes a full line of downrigger products and accessories.

About Johnson Outdoors
JOHNSON OUTDOORS is a leading global outdoor recreation company that turns ideas into adventure with innovative, top-quality products.  The company designs, manufactures and markets a portfolio of winning, consumer-preferred brands across four categories: Watercraft, Marine Electronics, Diving and Outdoor Gear.  Johnson Outdoors’ familiar brands include, among others: Old Town® canoes and kayaks; Ocean Kayak™ and Necky® kayaks; Carlisle®paddles; Extrasport® personal flotation devices; Minn Kota® fishing motors, batteries and anchors; Cannon® downriggers; Humminbird® marine electronics and digital charts; SCUBAPRO® dive equipment; Silva® compasses; Jetboil® outdoor cooking systems; and Eureka!®camping and hiking equipment.

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NE DIVISION 54 – YANKEE HILL #2 – JULY 18

NE – Division 54 Date: 7-18-2017 #10
Yankee Hill 2
Place Boater Partner Big Bass Fish Total Weight Points
1 Mark Madison Joyce Madison 3.23 5 12.51 50
2 Jayme Goebel Steve Wittenhagen 3.09 5 10.33 49
3 Garrett Wockman Chris Cochrane 4.31 3 9.13 48
4 Jared Chavatal Cody Hull 2.07 5 8.16 47
5 Curt Meuting Michael Meuting 3.09 5 7.95 46
6 Cameron Depue George Depue 1.54 5 6.15 45
7 Doug Sullivan Dave Carpenter 2.31 3 6.01 44
8 Craig Vacek Tim Vacek 1.64 5 5.91 43
9 Royce Hershberger Steve Brinkerhoff 2.82 3 5.59 42
10 Earl Hendrix Justin West 2.19 3 5.33 41
11 Jim Kuper Keith Socha 3.09 3 5.20 40
12 Jordan Maly Bob Nice 1.54 3 4.12 39
13 Lee Wubbles Mike Gregsch 2.07 2 4.03 38
14 David Finnigan Mike Vandeman 1.64 3 3.91 37
15 Teter Nelson 1.74 2 2.87 36
16 Miles Otte Collin Maly 1.64 2 2.59 35
17 Monty Mares Tasha Mares 1.28 2 2.26 34
18 Jay Spencer Nick Spencer 1.85 1 1.85 33
19 Dave Thomsen Rob Greer 1.54 1 1.54 32
20 RJ Walla Bob Walla 1.06 1 1.06 31
21 Brian Caughron Rod Caughron 0 0.00 21
EVENT TOTALS 62 106.50

MI DIVISION 14 – LONG LAKE – JULY 19

MI – Division 14 Date: 7-19-2017 #7
Long
Place Boater Partner Big Bass Fish Total Weight Points
1 Brian Moore Sherry Moore 3.83 2 5.07 50
2 Ben Christy Kevin Barton 2.25 2 4.32 49
3 Kyle Hess Steve Hess 3.02 2 4.27 48
4 Chad Warren Don Waren 1 2.86 47
5 Mark Hewitt Tiffany O’Keefe 2.17 1 2.17 46
6 Richard VanEk Bill Martin 2.86 0 0.00 36
EVENT TOTALS 8 18.69
2017 TOY POINT STANDINGS 5/31/2017 6/7/2017 6/14/2017 6/21/2017 6/28/2017 7/12/2017 7/19/2017 TOTAL
MI-Division 14
1 Brian Moore – Sherry Moore 49 48 48 48 49 50 50 342
2 Ben Christy – Kevin Barton 37 50 49 47 50 49 49 331
3 Kyle Hess – Steve Hess 50 49 46 50 46 39 48 328
4 Mark Hewitt – Ron O’Keefe 47 46 50 46 45 39 46 319
5 Bill Martin – Richard VanEk 48 35 36 47 39 36 241
6 Chad Warren – Don Warren 47 45 49 39 47 227
7 Brian Chandler 47 48 95
8 Byron Lippert – Emerson Lippert 45 35 80
9 Matt Hewitt – Dylan Heath 39 39

NE DIVISION 54 – IRONHORSE & TOY- JULY 8

NE – Division 54 Date: 7-08-2017 #9
Ironhorse
Place Boater Partner Big Bass Fish Total Weight Points
1 Miles Otte Collin Maly 4.31 5 18.39 50
2 Jim Kuper Keith Socha 4.31 5 18.24 49
3 Brian Caughron Rod Caughron 4.65 5 17.87 48
4 David Finnigan Mike Vandeman 4.14 5 17.69 47
5 Jay Spencer Nick Spencer 3.67 5 17.02 46
6 Mark Madison Joyce Madison 3.52 5 16.88 45
7 Curt Meuting Michael Meuting 3.82 5 16.63 44
8 Dave Thomsen Rob Greer 3.67 5 16.60 43
9 Jayme Goebel Steve Wittenhagen 3.98 5 15.39 42
10 Royce Hershberger Steve Brinkerhoff 3.23 5 15.32 41
11 Lee Wubbles Mike Gregsch 3.37 5 14.78 40
12 Garrett Wockman Chris Cochrane 3.37 5 14.71 39
13 Doug Sullivan Dave Carpenter 3.67 5 14.44 38
14 Jared Chivatal Cody Hull 3.98 5 13.86 37
15 RJ Walla Bob Walla 3.09 5 13.10 36
16 Cameron Depue George Depue 3.52 5 12.17 35
17 Earl Hendrix Justin West 3.23 4 11.58 34
18 Jordan Maly Bob Nice 0 0.00 24
EVENT TOTALS 84 264.67
2017 TOY POINT STANDINGS 04/11/17 04/24/17 05/06/17 05/09/17 05/23/17 06/03/17 06/06/17 06/20/17 TOTAL
NE-Division 54
1 Doug Sullivan – Dave Carpenter 47 49 39 45 50 47 44 38 359
2 Mark Madison – Joyce Madison 48 37 44 49 45 38 49 44 354
3 Dave Thompson – Rob Greer 49 40 47 36 37 50 46 42 347
4 Royce Herschberger – Steve Brinkerhoff 45 47 34 47 41 42 39 45 340
5 Jim Kuper – Keith Socha 36 46 50 35 47 41 35 48 338
6 Cameron Depue – George Depue 41 43 49 41 35 49 33 46 337
7 Lee Wubbles – Mike Gregsch 40 41 48 34 38 44 50 41 336
8 Miles Ott – Collin Maly 44 50 38 39 33 48 37 47 336
9 RJ Walla – Bob Walla 46 48 36 43 40 39 32 49 333
10 Jayme Goebel – Steve Wittenhagen 25 44 35 48 42 40 45 50 329
11 Brian Caughron – Rod Caughron 37 42 45 38 49 35 38 37 321
12 Jared Chvatal – Cody Hull 35 45 42 40 43 36 41 33 315
13 Jordan Maly – Bob Nice 39 38 41 37 32 43 40 35 305
14 Monty Mares – Tasha Mares 43 36 40 33 46 31 34 34 297
15 David Finnigan – Mike Vandeman 38 26 43 42 34 32 36 39 290
16 Curt Meuting – Michael Meuting 25 39 50 44 46 42 40 286
17 Jay Spencer – Nick Spencer 42 46 44 36 45 30 32 275
18 Garrett Wockman – Rachel Hellerich 50 37 46 21 48 31 233
19 Earl Hendrix – Justin West 25 32 31 33 43 30 194
20 John Koza – Rich Vestecka 33 39 47 43 162
21 Teter – Nelson 37 31 36 104
22 Craig Vacek – Tim Vacek 48 48
23 Todd – Luetkenhaus 34 34
24 Derek Yungtum – Duncan Yungtum 32 32
25 Tom Garybrill – Mike Ketterer 31 31
26 Brian Loye – Bob Winkleman 25 25
27 Diperna – Diperna 2 21 21
28 William Arrantrs – Chris Hance 20 20