Looking for an anchor that will hold my 21′ boat in gravel and mud. I think if one will hold you in gravel, it will also hold in mud and sand.
thanks
June 21, 2012 at 1:08 pm
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Best anchor to use on Mille Lacs?
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June 21, 2012 at 1:12 pm #1077665
I would say Ipilot.
June 21, 2012 at 1:15 pm #1077667I use a 28′ Navy Anchor with 3 feet of chain. I never have a problem holding on Mille Lacs.
June 21, 2012 at 1:17 pm #1077670A 28 foot anchor? That’s a biggun!
June 21, 2012 at 1:57 pm #107768528 pound river anchor. 3 feet of chain, 100 foot of rope. [image]http://[/image]
June 21, 2012 at 2:09 pm #107769135 pound navy for my 20ft pro v. never ever slipped on any type of bottom in any wind. you also get your daily workout in if you pull it a few times a hour
June 21, 2012 at 2:13 pm #1077693Ok I hate anchoring because I never seem to stick and when I do I’m never where I want to be but anyway, how does the chain help?
June 21, 2012 at 2:14 pm #1077694I still have not had any problems with my waterspike, just need to deploy it right and she sticks every time.
June 21, 2012 at 2:17 pm #1077699A chain protects the rope near the anchor from getting weak while rubbing on rocks or debris while anchored. It also adds a bit of weight to help hold. A good rule of thumb is to let out 3′ of rope per foot of water you are fishing in some waves to help hold, if less wind then less rope.
June 21, 2012 at 2:20 pm #1077701oh and don’t skimp on the rope, sometimes your rope can cost more than the anchor.
June 21, 2012 at 2:25 pm #1077703Quote:
how does the chain help?
It helps keep the anchor stuck because the heavy chain lays on the bottom. When the boat bobs up and down, it will move the chain and not the anchor. It also helps keep the anchor tipped on it’s side like it should be.June 21, 2012 at 3:30 pm #1077730Where does a guy get rubber coated chain?
June 21, 2012 at 3:43 pm #1077738June 21, 2012 at 4:07 pm #1077745When I was younger, all I used was that 28 pound navy anchor. They do work well in most all conditions.
Blow your back out a few times and you will ditch that anchor like a bad habit!
The good old Water Spike is an excellent anchor for Mille Lacs. But even with that said, I can’t wait to blow my current Powerdrive and upgrade to a Terrova with spot lock!
-J.
June 21, 2012 at 6:36 pm #1077804Spike… why lug the extra weight in and out
June 21, 2012 at 7:05 pm #1077815Quote:
I would say Ipilot.
My Grady White has too high bow, can’t mount I-pilot!June 21, 2012 at 7:06 pm #1077817Richter Anchor with 3′ of chain.
Take an old bicycle tire tube and pull the chain through it.
25lb richter should hold your boat fine.
The sea spikes work if you drop them just right, I agree, but they aren’t worth a **** in the weeds.
June 21, 2012 at 7:07 pm #1077819Quote:
I use a 28′ Navy Anchor with 3 feet of chain. I never have a problem holding on Mille Lacs.
I’ve tried a 28# river anchor, no chain though, and it does not hold my Grady White in the gravel!June 21, 2012 at 7:10 pm #1077820Quote:
35 pound navy for my 20ft pro v. never ever slipped on any type of bottom in any wind. you also get your daily workout in if you pull it a few times a hour
I’ve tried the 28# without any luck, does the 35# hold that much more?June 21, 2012 at 7:49 pm #1077834Quote:
The sea spikes work if you drop them just right, I agree, but they aren’t worth a **** in the weeds.
Where are you anchoring on Mille in the weeds ?
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