Mark Zona Adds the MOVE ZR Trolling Motor to His Power-Pole Setup
Exclusive . Featured Stories . News & Press ReleasesWhen someone like Mark Zona makes a change to his boat setup, it carries weight.
A 2024 inductee into the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame, Zona has spent decades competing, working in marine sales, and evaluating equipment on national television — from Loudmouth Bass to World’s Greatest Fishing Show to his long-running Zona’s Awesome Fishing Show, along with years of coverage on Bassmaster LIVE.
He has seen virtually every evolution in boat control technology.
And in 2026, he mounted our Power-Pole MOVE ZR trolling motor on the bow of his 2026 Nitro Z21 XL — running Power-Pole products from bow to stern.
A Lifetime on the Water
Zona’s connection to fishing started early. He caught his first bass at four years old and won his first tournament at nine. Fishing wasn’t simply something he did — it shaped who he became.
That passion carried him from winning competitive events to a national television career built on authenticity, insight, and unmistakable enthusiasm for the sport. For more than two decades, anglers have trusted Zona’s voice because it’s real.
Why the MOVE ZR Trolling Motor
Zona has trusted Power-Pole shallow water anchors for more than 20 years. Expanding that trust to the bow was a natural move.
“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,” he said.
But familiarity wasn’t the deciding factor. Performance was.
“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.”
For anglers who fish heavy vegetation, that authority matters.
“If you’re looking for a trolling motor that’s at the apex in the heaviest vegetation, check it out.”
The MOVE ZR trolling motor is built to attack heavy grass, not tiptoe around it — delivering relentless power and giving anglers the confidence they need to push deep into the jungle wherever the bite takes them.
Why It Matters
That kind of endorsement doesn’t happen casually.
“Mark has spent his life on the water, and he’s seen just about every product this industry has produced,” said Robert Shamblin, Vice President of Power-Pole. “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.”
Zona has built his career on credibility. When someone with that depth of experience chooses to rely on the MOVE ZR trolling motor in the thickest grass, it reinforces what serious anglers already understand — control matters most when conditions are at their toughest.
What’s Next
For anglers watching closely, the timing couldn’t be better.
In just a few weeks, Zona will be back behind the microphone for Bassmaster LIVE at the 2026 Bassmaster Classic in Knoxville, where the sport’s biggest stage brings together the most elite anglers in bass fishing.
And while Zona will be breaking down the action for millions of viewers, one thing will be certain when he’s back on the water himself — his boat will feature Power-Pole Total Boat Control from bow to stern.
With our MOVE ZR trolling motor now on the bow and dual Power-Pole Blade shallow water anchors powered by ONE Pump in Matte Black out back, Zona’s setup reflects exactly what serious anglers demand: Total Boat Control and the confidence to push into the heaviest cover wherever the fish live.
Because when the grass gets thick, hesitation isn’t an option.
And neither is settling for anything less.
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