Anchor for small row boat (8 foot)
Aug 14, 2020 14:07:42 #
I do some fishing in a small lake with a smaller boat. Looking for an anchor (size/weight, brand) that would be good to just hold myself in place from the wind so i dont have to keep moving back from the shore every 2 casts
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by The_Mando456
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by The_Mando456
Aug 14, 2020 14:07:46 #
Aug 14, 2020 14:07:49 #
Aug 14, 2020 14:07:53 #
I tied a 2 foot piece of chain I had laying around to some cord. Works well, maybe 2-3 lbs.
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by uni_gunner
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by uni_gunner
Aug 14, 2020 14:07:57 #
I have two on my jon boat that are set up on a reel system. Love this setup. In the past though with a different small boat I used to use a half of a cinder block and 20 or so feet of paracord. Free and effective.
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by Oakwoodforge
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by Oakwoodforge
Aug 14, 2020 14:31:27 #
Stay away from mushroom anchors they are a real pain to pull up. West Marine most likely has what you are after as far size and styles.
Aug 14, 2020 14:33:25 #
Bait Fisher 55
Loc: Bellingham, WA
I rigged the front and back of my kayak with a couple 2 lb fishing weights. Works good in low wind levels to keep me from drifting or spinning around a single line.
Aug 14, 2020 14:41:15 #
Some chain at the Anchor helps it stay anchored. I like having 2 anchors onboard. You spread them away from each end of boat but 2 anchors will hold boat from spinning around on the one especially in the wind.
Aug 15, 2020 07:22:25 #
FS Digest wrote:
I do some fishing in a small lake with a smaller boat. Looking for an anchor (size/weight, brand) that would be good to just hold myself in place from the wind so i dont have to keep moving back from the shore every 2 casts
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by The_Mando456
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by The_Mando456
i make an anchor in a paint bucket and cem4nt and a eye bolt, works great, rene
Aug 15, 2020 10:07:49 #
When I fish a small lake in my jon boat I just use a couple of old window sash weights. One in front and one in back. Works great. Also works for my canoe if not in heavy current.
Aug 15, 2020 12:38:20 #
Rayz
Loc: North West N.J. and South Hero Vt.
Try a small mesh laundry bag. Put in stones as needed. Use para cord to secure.
Aug 15, 2020 14:19:56 #
kfsrmn
Loc: Lake Havasu AZ
Cut the top off of a gallon jug to use as a mold. Put part of a 3' piece of chain into the mold or use an eye bolt with large washers and fill with fence post cement. Hook the chain to the eye bolt. The chain makes the anchor pull to the side and grab. Anchors with prongs will hang up on brush and you wont get them back with a small boat. It will probably weigh about 5 lbs. I lost several anchors until I made a couple of these and never lost another one.
Aug 15, 2020 15:20:05 #
FS Digest wrote:
I do some fishing in a small lake with a smaller boat. Looking for an anchor (size/weight, brand) that would be good to just hold myself in place from the wind so i dont have to keep moving back from the shore every 2 casts
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by The_Mando456
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by The_Mando456
I use a three pound weight for my kayak. It holds real good. It can be tied so it won’t ever get stuck. I got it at Academy. About $15
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Aug 15, 2020 15:43:41 #
A small boat like yours will not require much. Even in 30 mile an hour winds you will stay anchored with about 7 to 10 pounds. Google anchor charts for more ideas.
Aug 15, 2020 16:10:33 #
lsittig8
Loc: noth west pa
Not lifting weights any more so I use a five pound dum bell weight.For a 10 ft kayak.
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