anchor caddie.... probably the best out there.

 

I finally bought one last year. Love it!

The only thing I’d improve on it, or any other similar rope bag, is having stiffer sides. That way the bag would sit upright, allowing rope to be put back in the bag easier.

I’ve contemplated cutting out the bottom of a 3 gallon bucket to act as a rigid sleeve in mine, but I need to find one (or something similar), that is strong enough that I don’t have to worry about it cracking.

 

Ironically, I just had this same adventure and Anchor Caddie was what I went with. Paul was awesome to bounce questions off of and helped me out tremendously! Could not be happier with my experience.

Highly recommend them! My bags should be at my door next week (placed my order yesterday).

 

I have had AWESOME customer service from Anchor Caddie.

My previous boat had a powder coated Anchor Caddie anchor nest, that the powder coat was peeling off of. I contacted AC and they told me to send the anchor nest back to them. In two business days, I had a brand new anchor nest on my doorstep.

 

I too suggest anchor caddie. The only thing that I'm frustrated with them about is that the little rope securing buckle went from being aluminum to plastic. 😣

 

I have the chinook bags. With 300’ of 1/2” there’s room to spare. Not sure the size but I’m sure they would fit 400’

 

2nd the chinook specialty bags would love to get a second one any ideas for finding some???

 

I went to my local dive shop, and picked up a large mesh divers bag, with locking stainless handles. Threw a crab pot buoy in the bottom of it. Holds 300' of rope no problem. I've been using the bag for the last 20yrs. Easy to toss, and keeps everything tidy up front. I think it was about $20.

 

Anchor caddie in orange color is what I have. Fits 300’ of I believe 3/8” rope I bought from FMO and still a lot of room to spare. Love my Anchor Caddie anchor rope bag!

 

I have an anchor caddie… never really used it & not sure how it is any advantage over the standard 24” hank of Mule Tape wrapped and tied around a coil of anchorline. It’s quicker/easier for me to coil a long rope (born and raised a slalom skier) and tie it than to stuff it into a little bag.

 

Using a bag you don’t need to stuff anything. And there’s no risk of getting tangles when you let it out. It’s fast, simple and works really well. Plus if you want to leave your anchor and ball you just close the bag wrap the rope around the bags cleat and throw it over. Best thing I ever bought for my anchoring systems.

 

I have and like Anchor Caddie’s bag. It’s clean, simple and well thought out.

 

I've been considering one of these contraptions but it seems awkward having to hold the bag open with one hand and stuff rope into it with the other. Is this not how it works?
Right now I have a milk crate that works great. I just pile the rope into it.

 

Nope just set it on the ground. Roll the edges out which stiffens the bag making it more rigid then you basically just have a bucket and with 2 hands drop the rope in as fast as your hands can move.

 

I have one of the original Chinook Gear bags that's held up great. Never seen an anchor caddy bag. Those Idaho Fire People (can't remember their name) also make one. They're all about the same. It's a bag.....

 

Example

 

Well, now I feel dumb.

 

I tried doing the looped rope method, but that didn't really work too well. I found that when I tried to unfurl the rope, it always got a tangle. The bag keeps all of my rope in an easy to stow, chuck, and tangle free way to manage my rope. I also love that my rope isn't all over the bow. This was dangerous for me as a trip hazard, as well as taking up storage on the bow.

 

Fishfighters rope bag is pretty awesome too. Little bit more than anchor caddie but self standing and holds 500 feet of 3/8. I like the simplicity of the rope cleat too.

 

Yep! Assume you are talking about fishfighter.

 

I have a coated dry cleaning bag I've been using for many years. Works great.

 

I think Chinook Gear went out of business.

 

I have four Chinook bags and they are like brand new after years of use.