[616822]

I'm considering buying the new TACO grand slam top mounts and telescoping poles. Has anyone had any experience with these? I've heard the telescoping poles don't always stay out and sometimes collapse when trolling. Any info is greatly appreciated!

FINATIC

 

[Blue Ayes]

Never ever had a problem with the collapsible riggers and I hooked decent sized fish. I had heard that the Top Gon mounts themselves slipped, that is they didn't lock down or thr pressure released them. I actually posted on that thread about 3 months ago. The guys who had em loved em. I went with Lee Sidewinders. By the way I have a Pair of beautiful black anodized Taco collapsibles ( down to six) that the guy who bought my boat is hemming and hawwing over. I havent listed them for sale yet . Do you have an interest ? I'll let em go cheap as the new boat with Lees is in.

 

[Blue Ayes]

Never ever had a problem with the collapsible riggers and I hooked decent sized fish. I had heard that the Top Gon mounts themselves slipped, that is they didn't lock down or thr pressure released them. I actually posted on that thread about 3 months ago. The guys who had em loved em. I went with Lee Sidewinders. By the way I have a Pair of beautiful black anodized Taco collapsibles ( down to six) that the guy who bought my boat is hemming and hawwing over. I havent listed them for sale yet . Do you have an interest ? I'll let em go cheap as the new boat with Lees is in.

 

[Blue Ayes]

By the way, I dont see how the poles could collapse as the pressure would need to be from the tip in as opposed to strike pressure which goes back.

 

[613458]

I just installed Grand Slams on my boat. So far, here's what I've observed: The threading on the mounts that accept the handles are very soft. I bent my when, installing them and had to pull the entire mount off the deck. Taco offered to rethread them if I wanted to send them back to the facotry, but they couldn't guarantee me a turn-around time. Instead, I had a local machine shop with the proper die, fix them. The other thing that I have noticed is that the outrigger poles tend to rotate in the mounts while underway. It's not bad, unless you can't reach the mounts easily to correct them.

 

[BrianRice]

I have two buddies with the Taco riggers so far neither of them have had any problems. I think I like my Rupp Top Guns better.

 

[613458]

The Taco poles have locking pins. I couldn't imagine how they'd collapse.

 

[Blue Ayes]

I'm going to sell the ORs as this guy hasnt given me a definitive answer. If anybody wants to see them email me through the board I,m avail Friday/Sat exit 32 LIE will travel a little.

 

[614606]

Have you sold your outriggers yet?, am looking for some.

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[Blue Ayes]

Rooster, Ed and anyone else 917 767 5806