Post by: Scott19d on July 31, 2023, 04:03:23 PM
I have a 18' aluminum boat with a 115hp motor, the dry weight is around 1600 lbs. My current anchor won't hold my boat on the Columbia River. What style or weight of an anchor would be best? If you'd be willing to share your setup I'd appreciate it. I went to Sportsman's Wearhouse today and was shocked at the prices of new anchors so I really don't want to screw up and buy the wrong one again.
Thank you.
Post by: huntandjeep on July 31, 2023, 04:19:54 PM
Post by: Mfowl on July 31, 2023, 04:31:40 PM
Post by: Woodchuck on July 31, 2023, 04:38:57 PM
Post by: huntandjeep on July 31, 2023, 05:38:07 PM
Look on ifish.netWhole setup in the classifieds for $100 in Salem
Post by: MeepDog on July 31, 2023, 05:45:29 PM
Post by: Limhangerslayer on July 31, 2023, 05:53:42 PM
Post by: Antlershed on July 31, 2023, 06:51:54 PM
I use a 32lb with 6’ of chain for my 22.5’ Willie Raptor and have no problems holding anywhere.
Post by: HntnFsh on July 31, 2023, 08:30:56 PM
Its the right anchor for certain spots. Its held anywhere Ive fished Bonneville to Deep River, but not always the first or second try. For most of my fishing I am going to buy a new anchor. If your in a sandy, muddy, or cobble bottom a 13 pound Bruce type anchor or a 13 pound Mantus anchor is way better. I think the Mantus is the way I am going to go. Its a lot of money, but for where I fish 99% of the time its the best anchor for the job. And it weighs almost a third as much as my rocker. Most people fishing Bruce or Mantus anchors only use enough chain to use it as a breakaway. Some dont even use a chain and stick hard and fast.
The answer your looking for is. It depends on where your fishing. Bobs just had 20 pound galvanized rockers on sale for $40. There are ton of them on facebook. Bruce, Lewmar anchors are a little spendier, but not bad. Mantus are big bucks. But I think Money well spent if used in the right situations. My back is telling me to buy a Mantus!
Do a search over on Ifish. Tons of threads and info.
There are a lot of youtube videos on on Mantus anchors. One comparing it to several others. Bruce was the closest competitor. Theres one showing a Mantus and I think it was a bruce being pulled in the sand from a drawbar behind a pickup. I dont give it much credence because the scope isnt anywhere close to what would normally be used.
Post by: GWP on August 01, 2023, 06:56:28 AM
Post by: HntnFsh on August 01, 2023, 08:42:41 AM
https://www.boatsafe.com/anchor-types/
Post by: Scott19d on August 01, 2023, 09:42:06 AM
Post by: pianoman9701 on August 01, 2023, 09:49:48 AM
Post by: huntnphool on August 01, 2023, 11:16:17 AM
https://ezmarine.com/product/ez-puller-block/
Post by: Rugsnfeathers on August 03, 2023, 02:23:56 PM
Rachel Maddow would be a good anchor in the Columbia. See how I did that?
That's a good one! :) However, she might have a problem with ratings.
Post by: pianoman9701 on August 03, 2023, 03:33:35 PM
Rachel Maddow would be a good anchor in the Columbia. See how I did that?
That's a good one! :) However, she might have a problem with ratings.
She'd have a bigger problem with the current.
Post by: wadu1 on August 03, 2023, 03:41:57 PM
Maybe as a drag anchor :dunno:Rachel Maddow would be a good anchor in the Columbia. See how I did that?
That's a good one! :) However, she might have a problem with ratings.
She'd have a bigger problem with the current.
Post by: Badhabit on August 03, 2023, 05:55:54 PM