04-01-2004, 10:25 PM
[cool][blue][size 1]Hey, Mr. Bad, if you spend a little time and cruise back through some of the past pages, we have had some discussion on anchors before. But, just to give a synopsis, and to answer your questions directly, here goes.[/size][/blue]
[#0000ff][size 1]First, if you are anchoring on mud, you should have a pointed end "fluke" anchor. A mushroom won't hold if the wind kicks up. If you are over rough rock, you need to be careful, whatever kind of anchor you use. Once an anchor decides it likes the rocks it is in, you are either stuck there forever, or you have to sacrifice your anchor and rope.[/size][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][size 1]Once again you have to consider how much space and extra weight capacity you have on your craft. A heavy anchor and a lot of rope can fill up a whole pocket and make you lopsided weightwise. Some craft have storage areas behind the seat where you can carry an anchor out of the way.[/size][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][size 1]Fishing is often good in a breeze...for some species. But, kicking to maintain position can wear you out. An anchor will allow you to position yourself upwind of your honey hole and relax while you cast downwind into the right spot.[/size][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][size 1]What size anchor? A five to 7 pounder will handle most tubes...unless the wind gets too strong. If your anchor won't hold, you might wanna rethink being out there anyway.[/size][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][size 1]If you don't want to spend a lot of money for an anchor, take a page out of the book of Northwest steelhead driftboaters. They make a dragging anchor out of an old bag or tied off piece of inner tube. They tie one end, fill it with rocks and then tie off the other end. It holds them firm in slower water, but allows a bit of slipping and sliding in heavy wind or water. [/size][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][size 1]A sliding anchor can be great when working down a shoreline for bass. It lets you move slowly along, working each spot over well, without having to kick hard. All you can hope is that when it is time to go back that the wind will reverse direction and push you back the other way. Yeah right. Dream on. That's why you need that 200 horse Merc engine.[/size][/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff][size 1]First, if you are anchoring on mud, you should have a pointed end "fluke" anchor. A mushroom won't hold if the wind kicks up. If you are over rough rock, you need to be careful, whatever kind of anchor you use. Once an anchor decides it likes the rocks it is in, you are either stuck there forever, or you have to sacrifice your anchor and rope.[/size][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][size 1]Once again you have to consider how much space and extra weight capacity you have on your craft. A heavy anchor and a lot of rope can fill up a whole pocket and make you lopsided weightwise. Some craft have storage areas behind the seat where you can carry an anchor out of the way.[/size][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][size 1]Fishing is often good in a breeze...for some species. But, kicking to maintain position can wear you out. An anchor will allow you to position yourself upwind of your honey hole and relax while you cast downwind into the right spot.[/size][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][size 1]What size anchor? A five to 7 pounder will handle most tubes...unless the wind gets too strong. If your anchor won't hold, you might wanna rethink being out there anyway.[/size][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][size 1]If you don't want to spend a lot of money for an anchor, take a page out of the book of Northwest steelhead driftboaters. They make a dragging anchor out of an old bag or tied off piece of inner tube. They tie one end, fill it with rocks and then tie off the other end. It holds them firm in slower water, but allows a bit of slipping and sliding in heavy wind or water. [/size][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][size 1]A sliding anchor can be great when working down a shoreline for bass. It lets you move slowly along, working each spot over well, without having to kick hard. All you can hope is that when it is time to go back that the wind will reverse direction and push you back the other way. Yeah right. Dream on. That's why you need that 200 horse Merc engine.[/size][/#0000ff]
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