06-19-2012, 11:39 AM
[cool][#0000ff]If it is windy enough to need an anchor, the 5# barbell weight is not likely to hold you well if the lake has a smooth mud bottom. It has been tried and only works in very mild conditions. You need something with a point to dig into the bottom to hold in a breeze...along with enough weight to get it down and get it to dig in.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]A simple bag of rocks works better than a flat light anchor. And if it snags up on rocks you can sacrifice it without losing a lot of money.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]There are lots of anchors on the market. If you buy one you should look at at least 10#. Chain is not necessary for shallow anchoring with a float tube or small pontoon...unless it is needed for the weight to make an anchor dig in.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]It is important to have enough anchor rope for "scope"...to let out enough line to get the anchor to hold. Straight down will not get it.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]A simple bag of rocks works better than a flat light anchor. And if it snags up on rocks you can sacrifice it without losing a lot of money.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]There are lots of anchors on the market. If you buy one you should look at at least 10#. Chain is not necessary for shallow anchoring with a float tube or small pontoon...unless it is needed for the weight to make an anchor dig in.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]It is important to have enough anchor rope for "scope"...to let out enough line to get the anchor to hold. Straight down will not get it.[/#0000ff]
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