Anchor set up ?

[Blind Bobber]

I am trying to set up an anchoring system for my 15 aluminum. I mainly fish Siletz, Willy & Tillamook. Possibly one day the Columbia. What length, thickness and type of anchor line do you reccomend? I bought an anchor float with a "tube like" anchor puller for $30 at Joe's. I saw a "EZ anchor puller that seems to lock for $39. Which is the better investment? I picked up a 200ft, X 1/2 roll of anchor line at Boater's World for $60. Is this the right stuff? Obviously I am not sure what I am doing. Any pointers are greatly apreciated.

Thanks much

BLIND BOBBER

[5 Salt]

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[Blind Bobber]

Thanks for taking the time to share your info. I will get the video.

BLIND BOBBER

[5 Salt]

Glad to help...especialy where we can help each other be safer and catch more fish.

[fishingls]

Another hint, measure the area of the ball in cubic inches, a gallon of water weighs just over 8 lbs. and is 231 cubic inches. Weigh you anchor and chain, make sure you ball will lift 30% more than this for a safety factor. This will avoid having to small of a ball to safely lift your anchor.

[NorthRiverRick]

BB,

Here's another opinion. I have used the EZ-Marine for several years. Then, I had a chance to use the Tube type black plastic one. The EZ-marine now sits on my shelf in the garage. The black plastic one's are much easier to handle, to use and to teach new people how to do the anchor thing. Cheaper too!

For the areas that you currently fish, 150 ft of rope is plenty. Also for salmon fishing in many places on the Columbia it will do the job. However it is not even close to enough rope if you will be anchoring anywhere near Bonneville or other river stretches in either swift or deep water. The standing rule is 7x the depth for the length of rope. Swift water is dangerous, make sure you have the proper gear before dropping your hook. The 7x may be overkill, but you don't have to put it all out if it's not needed.

5-Salt is absolutely right about the chain. 6ft. and make it HEAVY stuff. Throw the whimpy little piece of **** away that comes with a claw anchor, it's useless. Better yet, use it to securely attach your kicker motor :grin:

[WaterDog]

Funny, I started with the plastic one and now only use the EZ marine. Other is a back up. :shrug:

For my boat I have 2 anchors (30lb and 45lb) and 3 sets of rope (125', 175', and 300') along with a couple different chain set ups. Just depends on where I'm going as to which combo to set up.

Didn't see it mentioned but you'll want to zip tie the chain to the anchor for the "break away" feature. Go to the hardware store and buy a big pack of 75lb test zip ties and keep them in the boat.

If you fish alone like I do, a "jam cleat" is useful so all you have to do is yank on the rope and your free. Kinda hard to run up to the bow and release your anchor if your fighting a fish. You'll also not want any knots and other stuff on the end of the rope so it doesn't hang up. 5-salt's set up is correct but he has more friends than I do. :wink: