Minn Kota Talon BT 10' Shallow Water Anchor Bluetooth Red

The Minn Kota Talon BT (Bluetooth) 10-foot shallow water anchor in red (part 1810440) is the electric transom-mounted anchor pole that puts the boat exactly where you want it in shallow water - from inches deep to 10 feet - with the push of a button. The Talon platform is the original electric shallow-water anchor product category and remains the standard against which competitors are measured. The BT generation adds Bluetooth connectivity for mobile-app control and integration with compatible Minn Kota and One-Boat Network ecosystem components.

What a shallow water anchor actually does. In shallow fishing situations (flats, backwater, creek mouths, weed lines, dock fishing, anywhere from inches deep to about 10-15 feet), traditional anchoring (drop a heavy anchor over the bow on a rope) is slow, noisy, and unreliable. Drop the anchor and the boat drifts before it sets. Pull the anchor and you announce your departure to every fish in the area. The Talon shallow water anchor solves all of that: push a button and the Talon's composite anchor spike drives down through the water and into the bottom in a few seconds, instantly locking the boat in place. Push the button again and the Talon retracts in a few seconds, freeing the boat to move. No noise, no fuss, no drift before set. For any fishing situation in shallow water where you want to stop quickly and reliably, the Talon is transformative.

10-foot pole length. The 10-foot variant covers shallow water depths from inches deep up to 10 feet of water depth. For boats fished primarily in very shallow water (flats, backwater), the 10-foot length is more than sufficient. For boats fished in slightly deeper structure (5-12 ft of water around inland lakes), the 10-foot still covers the typical use cases. For boats that fish deeper structure regularly (12-15 ft), step up to the 12-foot or 15-foot Talon variants.

Multiple control options. Control the Talon from any of: the control panel mounted at the helm or near the transom, the wireless remote (sold separately or bundled depending on configuration), an integrated foot switch on the deck, the i-Pilot or i-Pilot Link remote (if your boat has one), the Minn Kota mobile app over Bluetooth on your phone, or directly from a compatible Minn Kota fish finder. The multiple-control flexibility means you can deploy or retract the Talon from wherever you're standing on the boat without walking back to a single fixed control panel.

Three user-selectable anchoring modes. Rough Water mode (uses the wave absorption suspension actively to keep the boat locked in chop), Soft Bottom mode (deploys with extra hold-down force for muddy or sandy bottoms where the spike could otherwise pull free), and Standard mode (normal deployment for typical bottoms in normal conditions). Switch modes from the control panel based on the conditions of the day.

Wave absorption suspension. The Talon's built-in floating suspension absorbs the up-and-down motion of waves so the boat stays locked in position even when the surface is choppy. Without wave absorption, every wave would jerk the spike against the bottom and could eventually work the spike free. The wave absorption keeps the spike held while letting the boat ride the waves. Especially important in tournament fishing where the boat needs to stay exactly on a productive spot in changing conditions.

Vertical deployment. The Talon deploys the spike straight down from the transom rather than at an angle. Vertical deployment keeps the spike (and the Talon mast itself) out of the path your fishing lines take when you cast over the transom or troll behind the boat. For trolling motor anglers running side-imaging or live sonar transducers off the transom, the vertical Talon deployment also keeps the Talon clear of the transducer's acoustic field.

Auto Up / Down with one button. Single-button deployment automatically extends the Talon to full deployment depth. Single-button retraction automatically retracts the Talon back to fully stowed. No need to hold the button or to time the deployment manually - the automatic mechanism handles both directions cleanly.

Built-in worklight on the transom. The integrated worklight on the Talon mast illuminates the transom area for night fishing, dock loading, and anywhere else you need light at the back of the boat. Two color options (white for general visibility, blue for night fishing - blue light doesn't ruin night vision and attracts baitfish). Three brightness levels for each color. The worklight runs off the boat's 12V system through the Talon's existing wiring, no separate power feed needed.

Bluetooth connectivity. The BT in the model name is for Bluetooth. The Talon BT pairs with the Minn Kota mobile app on iOS or Android for control, status display, software updates, and integration with the rest of the Minn Kota ecosystem. The mobile app gives you another control option for the Talon and a single point to monitor and configure all paired Minn Kota devices on the boat.

Saltwater tough. The Talon is built specifically to survive saltwater service. Aluminum housing with corrosion-resistant finish, sealed electrical connections, drained-and-vented design that doesn't trap salt water in critical components. For saltwater flats fishing and inshore use, the Talon is the right shallow-water anchor choice rather than non-marine alternatives that quickly corrode in salt.

Composite anchor spike with lifetime guarantee. The actual anchor spike that drives into the bottom is composite (it's not steel - composite has the right combination of strength, flexibility, and corrosion resistance for the application). Minn Kota guarantees the composite spike for life: if it ever bends, breaks, or fails under normal use, they replace it free. Spike failure is the most common service issue on shallow water anchors used hard, and the lifetime guarantee removes that as a concern (you don't pay if it ever needs replacement).

Pivoting mount with 30 degrees of adjustment. The mount allows up to 30 degrees of pivoting for fine-tuning the angle of the Talon to match the transom's natural angle and the boat's running attitude. Pivoting also makes removal easier when the Talon's coming off for trailering or service.

Deployment notification alarm. If you try to throttle up while the Talon is still deployed, an audible alarm sounds to alert you - prevents the embarrassing (and damaging) situation of putting the boat in gear with the anchor still in the bottom.

Specs. 10-foot pole length. 43 lb weight. Aluminum mast construction. Composite anchor spike. Mount footprint: 8.03 inches wide x 7.53 inches tall. Red exterior color. 12V DC operation. 5-year limited Minn Kota warranty (lifetime on composite spike).

What's in the box. The Talon BT 10-foot shallow water anchor unit (red) with composite spike, mast, mount, and integrated wiring. Required separately: a wireless remote, foot switch, or other control accessory if not using just the on-mount control panel and mobile app. Standard install hardware varies by transom material - source separately.

5-year limited Minn Kota warranty (lifetime on the composite spike). Same-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock units. Note: oversize shipping carton may incur freight surcharges from the carrier on certain routes.