Anchoring Setup

PeterMac · 03-18-2004, 07:34 PM

Okay, gotta tap into the wisdom of the board here -

Fisherman's has got a sale going on most of the components for anchoring systems, items like buoys, rope, etc. Questions are these: 1/2" or 3/8" rope, and which size of buoy - 13", 16" or 18" ??? I intend to fish the columbia.

Whaddya think????

Thanks in advance!!!!!

PeterMac

FishCatcher · 03-19-2004, 05:43 PM

3/8" braided nylon is what I use. 1/2" is overkill and creates more drag which can make it harder to anchor. I would suggest a min. A-3 buoy. Not sure the measurement in inches. I am assuming you have not anchored much, if at all on the columbia. I would highly recommend watching " Anchor Fishing For Salmon And Steelhead with Eric Linde "

http://www.amatobooks.com/Merchant2/...e=New_Releases

It is well worth the money. Goes into detail what you need and how to anchor in the Columbia.

Tide Change · 03-19-2004, 06:17 PM

Peter,

I am by no means an expert at this (yet). I've been using 3/8 inch with no probs. The best advice I could give is practice, practice, practice. It takes teamwork with your fishin' partner to get out of the way of commercial traffic. You don't want to be the guy to hear one long blast.

Iv'e only been at this a short time, but by observation have seen that it's better to be safe than sorry. When in doubt, pull up (quick) and move. I've seen a couple of really close calls, and wouldn't want to be the guy with the picture in the paper. Good luck, and have fun! :smile:

Big TULE · 03-19-2004, 06:47 PM

Hey peter i use 3/8 and a 16 ball. f you need help let me know i will help all i can. I have been the anchor Bit** for about 10 years in my buddies boat. I am pretty good at it.

strato fisher · 03-19-2004, 09:09 PM

I am still waiting on the boat, but I want to get an anchor that will hold for a 21' Custom Weld Storm. I want to be able to anchor up below Bonneville and not have any problems. Looking at the Ez-marine anchors, but not sure to go with the 26lb or the 32 lb. Looking for inputs before spending the cash. Trying to get the new boat rigged out right!

5 Salt · 03-19-2004, 10:18 PM

The Eric Linde Video is a must watch before purchase anything.

They show the safe gear, safe set/pull techniques. Good rigging tips as well.

Saw it in stock today a Fisherman's Marine in Oregon City.

Big TULE · 03-20-2004, 09:37 AM

Strato, i think the weight of the anchor is important, but i think the length of chain attached to the anchor is more important. The chain will keep the anchor layed down.

jokester · 03-20-2004, 09:50 AM

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Strato, i think the weight of the anchor is important, but i think the length of chain attached to the anchor is more important. The chain will keep the anchor layed down.

You're exactly right BT!!! I've seen boats anchor up right next to each other with the same anchor setup, but different lengths of chain. One had 10 feet of chain and he stayed on anchor and didn't slip the 1st time he dropped! The other guy had 4 feet of chain and wasted about 1.5 hours of fishing time trying to get the anchor to stick because it kept slipping!! Don't know about you....but i'd rather get the extra 6 feet and KNOW that i'm gonna stick it the first time!

-jokester