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Anchoring

Discussion in 'Fishing Chatter = anything to do with fishing' started by adallas, Jul 20, 2018.


  1. adallas

    adallas Blackbeard
    Fishing Chatter

    I am having a hard time anchoring I show, off shore and the jetties. I have 21 ft robalo. I have had the fluke I got with the boat and now I am trying a chene. Is it possible I need more chain? I have 3 or 4 feet. I know how to anchor but struggling.
     
    adallas, Jul 20, 2018
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  2. Nautical Gator

    Nautical Gator Forum Captain, Moderator, Peacekeeper Staff Member

    Nautical Gator, Jul 20, 2018
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  3. Bossman

    Bossman Moderator on Deck Staff Member

    I've got the itch for a Manson 30# Anchor really bad, just haven't got off the wallet yet for it. That will hold you for sure but I think that you probably need at least 5' of chain with a fluke. IMO
     
    Bossman, Jul 20, 2018
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  4. adallas

    adallas Blackbeard
    Fishing Chatter

    adallas, Jul 20, 2018
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  5. Srfrdave

    Srfrdave Buccaneer

    I have a 5lb anchor fluke style with about 12 feet of chain, works almost always first drop. 22ft boat. Hope that helps.
     
    Srfrdave, Jul 20, 2018
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  6. adallas

    adallas Blackbeard
    Fishing Chatter

    Awesome. I was pretty sure I needed more chain.
     
    adallas, Jul 20, 2018
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  7. Rich M

    Rich M Sailing Master

    more chain or more rode (rope out). An anchor ball will help pulling the anchor in.
     
    Rich M, Jul 21, 2018
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  8. TerryWinn

    TerryWinn Junior Member

    I would suggest at least 20 feet of heavy chain- we use 30 ft on a 35 ft boat with a fluke style Danforth anchor and have no problem.
    I believe there was a rule of thumb that says 1 ft of chain per foot of boat length- but you need some good heavy chain- I would say 3/8 minimum.
     
    TerryWinn, Jul 24, 2018
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