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Anchor Size
Hey guys,
What size anchor do most of you use? I need to buy one for my V...
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09-28-2006, 03:09 AM
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Re: Anchor Size
Bygrace: I use a 9lb fluke with about 6 feet of chain. It work very well, sometimes to well. Did a quick search at Boaters world, check out the link below.
http://www.boatersworld.com/product/...ing%3Bcianchor
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09-28-2006, 03:22 AM
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Re: Anchor Size
Hey thanks Turbine,
I noticed they only offer the option of 8lb. or 13lb. From what you said about your anchor sometimes working too well, I'm guessing the 8lb. should work fine, right?
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09-28-2006, 03:25 AM
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Re: Anchor Size
Yea it should work fine.
What I was talking about is sometimes when I go to put the anchor out and am drifting a little, it gets a really good bite and is hard to pull up. Better hard to pull than not holding.
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09-28-2006, 09:27 AM
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Re: Anchor Size
8lb is plenty as long as you use 4'-6' of chain. I usually kept a spare 4lb on board for a stern anchor. I didn't use it a lot, but there were certain circumstances when fishing in tight to rocks where a stern anchor was required to maintain position without bouncing off the rocks. The stern anchor was also a plus when taking the family out and beaching the boat. We often put in on a nice sandy beach that had lots of current and lots of other boats. The stern anchor kept your boat from swinging into other boats. Just drop the stern anchor before hitting the beach, then motor right up onto the beach, snub the stern line, then set your bow anchor on the beach and watch your tides. ;)
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09-28-2006, 09:27 AM
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Re: Anchor Size
If your anchor is not holding that great, add chain. If you anchor in deeper water and don't feel like bustin your a$$ heavin it, use this. Makes anchor retrieval sooooo easy.
http://www.fishing-catalog.com/other...nchor_ball.htm I rarely anchor. In fact the only time I have anchored my "V" (first season w/it)was in a few feet of water hanging out at the beach. But, with Blackfish season just a few days away, that should change.
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09-28-2006, 09:36 AM
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