TAMPA, Fla. — Zona has relied on Power-Pole shallow water anchors for more than 20 years. Currently running a matte black Dual Blades powered by ONE Pump setup, adding the MOVE ZR trolling motor to the bow now puts Power-Pole performance on both ends of his boat.
“I’ve literally, since I’ve been on television — over 20 years — lived with Power-Pole shallow water anchors on the back of my boat, and it just seemed obvious to run the Power-Pole MOVE trolling motor,” Zona said.
A lifelong angler who caught his first bass at age four and won his first tournament at nine, Zona has built a career evaluating equipment at the highest levels of competitive fishing, including years as a lead analyst on Bassmaster LIVE. His decision to run the MOVE ZR trolling motor was driven by performance — particularly in heavy vegetation.
“The main thing is how it performs in grass,” Zona said. “You want something that’s not like a lawnmower in grass. You want something that’s like an absolute chainsaw in the heaviest grass — milfoil, cabbage, crazy hydrilla. Not just to cut through it, but to go into matted vegetation and steamroll through it almost like you’re a snowplow. If you’re looking for a trolling motor that’s at the apex in the heaviest vegetation, check it out.”
Robert Shamblin, Vice President of Power-Pole, said Zona’s decision reinforces the product’s performance credibility.
“Mark has spent his life on the water, and he’s seen just about every product this industry has produced,” Shamblin said. “He’s trusted our shallow water anchors for more than two decades, so seeing him expand that confidence to run our MOVE ZR trolling motor on the bow speaks volumes. Having someone with his credibility choose to run Power-Pole products from bow to stern is something we’re extremely proud of.”
The MOVE ZR trolling motor was built to attack heavy grass, not tiptoe around it – delivering relentless power and giving anglers the confidence they need to push into deep vegetation wherever the bite takes them.
Zona’s endorsement represents a significant validation of the product’s performance from one of the most recognized and respected voices in the sport.
For more information about the Power-Pole MOVE ZR trolling motor, visit power-pole.com/move-zr.
About Power-Pole
Power-Pole is a performance-driven marine brand dedicated to delivering premium anchoring and boating solutions that support anglers at every level. Designed for serious anglers and boaters who demand control, efficiency, and reliability, Power-Pole products help deliver confidence in every stop, every move, and every moment on the water.
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