River anchor system

[huntnphool]

Leelok is selling the Orval! Its not really a different one.

Ok, just making sure. Because all I could find was the orval one on the leelock site.

Have you happen to come across a complete kit with the orval, like ezmarine has?  Anchor, line, lock clasp deal, bouy, etc.

You can likely pick up all the pieces separately cheaper than buying it all together.

[wildmanoutdoors]

Leelok is selling the Orval! Its not really a different one.

Ok, just making sure. Because all I could find was the orval one on the leelock site.

Have you happen to come across a complete kit with the orval, like ezmarine has?  Anchor, line, lock clasp deal, bouy, etc.

You can likely pick up all the pieces separately cheaper than buying it all together.

For sure! We got our big bouys from Ballard and shipyards and the like. Most have a slow leak and are easily patched. A quality big bouy can set ya back 100 bucks.

[92xj]

Leelok is selling the Orval! Its not really a different one.

Ok, just making sure. Because all I could find was the orval one on the leelock site.

Have you happen to come across a complete kit with the orval, like ezmarine has?  Anchor, line, lock clasp deal, bouy, etc.

You can likely pick up all the pieces separately cheaper than buying it all together.

thats kind of what I am thinking while doing this research.

I am thinking I am going to need 3/8 x 300 nylon line.  Seems like most places are only offering 3/8 in 150, 200, and one place I saw had 250.   

You guys have a online dealer you would recommend for line?

I will be hitting the local store this weekend to see what they have, but for now, all I have is google.

[wildmanoutdoors]

EZ marine has the 300 foot shots...

[92xj]

Thanks,
Time to start pricing.  So far the ezmarine kit is the cheapest. Since I will have to purchase a bouy and anchor to go along with the line and clasp deal.

Ezmarine med acnhoring set 16-19' boats - 280

3/8 x 300 line - 71
Orvals clasp - 55
bouy - 100
anchor - 90
for a total of - 316
but I get the Orval deal over the ezmarine one. 40 bucks difference isnt that bad I guess.

[wildmanoutdoors]

Dont skimp on the anchor. Get the 32 pound.

[92xj]

you think for an 18 open jon boat style?  It's an 18' war eagle hunting boat.

[huntnphool]

Dont skimp on the anchor. Get the 32 pound.

Mine is a little more than 40# and the buoy holds it up fine too. Better to have a little bit too heavy than not heavy enough.

[wildmanoutdoors]

Dont skimp on the anchor. Get the 32 pound.

Mine is a little more than 40# and the buoy holds it up fine too. Better to have a little bit too heavy than not heavy enough.

Exactly. The one he refered to had the 26 pound anchor. Thats why I told him to get the bigger 32 if he buys the EZ anchor. Big inboard jets are way heavier and could use even more like yours.

I run 20 feet of chain off my 32 cause I like to work out lifting that last 20 feet. Lol Actually I do it so I dont need as much rode when Im in those too close together hoglines.

[fishcrazy]

you might check Home Depot for the rope. I found it much cheaper when I purchased mine.
And I agree go up 1 size on the anchor from what their chart shows. I run a 32# ezmarine anchor and have never need chain. The last thing I want to drag over the side of my boat is chain.

I also have a long rope that is probably 350' and a shorter 150' rope. Depending on how deep I'm fishing.

you might also look into getting an anchor rope bag. I love mine. No more rope mess or tangles.


Kris

[hollymaster]

Use a milk crate, let's the rope dry out. Ditto on the short and long anchor line. I never use the longer one though. 18 foot super vee. The 26 pound anchor and 5 feet of chain works for me even in deep slots below priest. 

[Mfowl]

I've used both the EZMarine and Orval's systems and I prefer the Orval's simply because you can remove it from your anchor line instead of threading your line back through the pulley. Both systems work well but it is worth a little extra money to save yourself the time/hassle while on the water. Just make sure you put it on the right way, roller to the anchor! 

[cohoho]

I have the Leelock system. I have the 40lb anchor. I hate it. Pulling the anchor from more than 20 feet is a royal pain.

Leelock stinks in my opinion also for their anchor locker system.  I would 100% go with Miller Marine system, easy to pull 40lb anchors with breaking the zip ties or having to reach to the front of the boat on choppy water.  Leelock system the roller is way too small catches the top ring of the anchor the wrong way almost every time....  When pulling the buoy, it will slip off and grab the anchor holder slot.  Still pulls but damage has occurred to the anchor line, so I smoothed out the edges.    I do like the quick release system for the Leelocker for OS fishing, makes it a snap to drop anchor over board...  I will sell you my Leelock system today for $100, they were like $240 new.  I use and like the EZ marine anchor, I have both the 28lb and 40lb.  Just do not tell Robodad I have a lighter anchor, it is fun watching him pull the heavier one....     I use a mesh laundry bag inside of a 5 gallon bucket to easy store and wrap, then pull bag out to dry...

[cohoho]

Buy a second line and a second puller as back up...  I run 250-300ft almost every time I anchor, better be safe than sorry- not shallow water fishing but in mid deeper areas....  Too many time I see guys bobbing like a cork, cause they got barely enough anchor line out to hold them properly...   I forget what the recommendation is for line versus depth, 5 to 1, 7 to 1???  I like having my line out, if only need a shorter distance, rest is in mesh bag zip tied to throw over board to come off hog line or OS sturgeon.  Plus it gives you practice guessing distances you need to drop back, especially important when it comes to jumping in an established Hog Line.....  Normally run a parachute cord from quick release to back of boat, so if I got to hurry, pop the cord and mesh bag with rest of line stays near the buoy and I float down river without that first worry, uhhh, make sure kicker is fired up first!!!!!   

[ICEMAN]

I have the Leelock system. I have the 40lb anchor. I hate it. Pulling the anchor from more than 20 feet is a royal pain.

.....  Just do not tell Robodad I have a lighter anchor, it is fun watching him pull the heavier one....    

I was wondering why you were laughing so much each time we moved your boat last time out...