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Pete62
14-10-2008, 10:47 AM
Hi guys, and girls, so just a question on the type of anchor system u use. I have a good length of line to tie of to timber with a shock rubber and a bouy on it should I need a fast getaway but what about anchoring on the bottom. Do u use a sand or a light reef anchor? I would be worried about the sandy getting fouled in the timber. Same deal would put a bouy on it too.
Thanks in advance. Pete.

Luc
14-10-2008, 11:26 AM
For dams, I simply replace my sand anchor by a lead weight.

Luc

BrandonH
14-10-2008, 11:32 AM
Yep thats what my dad and I do too Pete, we made a rectangle shaped mold for about 8lb of lead. Works a treat :D

cheers
Brandon...

StevenM
14-10-2008, 01:33 PM
Lead Wedge anchor, dont use any chain just 6mm rope

NAGG
14-10-2008, 04:18 PM
Lead is great ...... A cheaper & easier alternative is concrete

Get a square / rectangle flower pot & fill it with cement ....... Use a little chain with a link exposed to tie off on ...... . About 15kgs for a 4.5M boat

Chris

darylive
14-10-2008, 04:39 PM
I have a multi purpose jobbie. It folds up like an umbrella and locks closed. It serves as a 'lump' anchor when closed or can be unfolded and locked open for a sand anchor. It saves having numerous anchors in the boat.

I have chain on it attached to the bottem then secured to the top with a zip tie.

Any argument in retrieval results in the zip tie breaking and the anchor coming up point first. If all goes bad it is small and not expensive but I haven't lost one yet.;D

tunaticer
14-10-2008, 06:51 PM
Mushroom shaped anchors commonly used in the states are about the best for any bottom in the impoundments.

Lead wedges are a cheap and very efficient alternative too.

Jack.

Tropicaltrout
14-10-2008, 07:27 PM
The wife anchor works well but the bugger can still talk.... are saranity lol

BR65
14-10-2008, 08:03 PM
The wife anchor works well but the bugger can still talk.... are saranity lol


;D ;D ;D;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

SQUIDDA
14-10-2008, 08:16 PM
What ever anchor you use do it quietly.Stealth is very important when anchoring.

Dodge41
14-10-2008, 09:22 PM
Dumbbells are pretty snag proof as well in a weight to suit your boat

Pete62
15-10-2008, 07:58 AM
Thanks for the feedback guys, I appreciate it.

TT the wife anchor sounds good but would she sit quietly in the boat for the 10 drive up the highway?:-X

Cheers, Pete.

Big_Ren
15-10-2008, 08:37 AM
I'm using a 3.2kg fold-away anchor, no chain, and double-braided rope. Have added a float and a strong carabine clip to the end eye splice for quick release if we have to up it and chase a fish.

Same deal with my tie-up rope.

Cheers
Paul

Steve B
15-10-2008, 09:43 AM
I'm using a 3.2kg fold-away anchor, no chain, and double-braided rope. Have added a float and a strong carabine clip to the end eye splice for quick release if we have to up it and chase a fish.

Same deal with my tie-up rope.

Cheers
Paul

Hey Paul,

3 strains of barbed wire and 4 fence posts make a pretty solid anchor too hey!! ;D;D:P;)

stevo

Pete62
15-10-2008, 09:49 AM
They just won't leave u alone will they Paul, one little miscalculation and they hound u mercilessly. :-/

Big_Ren
15-10-2008, 10:43 AM
Hey Paul,

3 strains of barbed wire and 4 fence posts make a pretty solid anchor too hey!! ;D;D:P;)

stevo

Gotta wear those Kevlar gloves pulling the anchor rope in Steve;D Storage is an issue though mate;)

Pete.....that Steve is a bugger, yes, but his comments are more directed at the ill-fated driver at the time......Uncle Benny (Barb to all and sundry). I reckon we can drag it out for a few more years yet.

Cheers
Paul

matt fraser
16-10-2008, 09:45 AM
I've got a 12kg lead wedge anchor that has served me very well in the dams and in the estuaries for years.

Awoonga is the only place I've had trouble getting it to hold. Its good up to about 15 knots. But when you are trying to fish a wind blown point in the main basin in 15 knots plus, There isn't much that will hold.

At one stage, on a trip last year we used the lead anchor and a sand anchor at the same time - this worked some of the time. The sand anchor was actually better because it held in the weeds better. But it was dead set painful to clear all the weed off when you wanted to move.

There isn't as much weed at Awoonga at the moment, so the sand anchor wouldn't help now.

There are a few impoundment barra specialists that rarely anchor, they just use their Auto Pilot mode on the electric motor.

Cheers,

Matt

reidy
16-10-2008, 02:54 PM
Give a large link piece of chain a crack.My 1m length of heavy link holds my 4.2m tinnie well in Tassies hard south westerlys on our highland lakes.
Cheers
Reidy

darylive
17-10-2008, 10:21 AM
I'm using a 3.2kg fold-away anchor,


Cheers
Paul

Sounds like the same anchor I have, see the pics.

Make sure if you adopt this system you have spare cable ties.

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2manylures
17-10-2008, 03:44 PM
A piece of railway track is cheap & effective.

Cut to size/weight, champher the ends & it sits flat & steady when underway in rough conditions.

Done properly it won't damage the boat or gear as anchors are prone too.

Big_Ren
17-10-2008, 07:53 PM
Sounds like the same anchor I have, see the pics.

Make sure if you adopt this system you have spare cable ties.

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That's the one Daryl. Pretty much a Mooloolaba pick set up you have. I'm not running chain though for the stealth factor alone. Haven't really had the chance to test it out yet but will next week at the Big A.......hope she holds okay.

Cheers
Paul

Gordie
18-10-2008, 04:49 PM
Lead weight also, I drop mine into an icecream container when back into the "tinny".

Have to seperate it from the aluminium to avoid electrolis.

Regards Gordon

darylive
18-10-2008, 11:23 PM
That's the one Daryl. Pretty much a Mooloolaba pick set up you have. I'm not running chain though for the stealth factor alone. Haven't really had the chance to test it out yet but will next week at the Big A.......hope she holds okay.

Cheers
Paul

Paul, I always believe the chain helps, its the main thing actually, and providing you do it and not some Blonk who tosses it or rattles it over the deck >:(
you can 'lower' it with care. :)
Another trick is to pull an old bicycle tube over the chain if you are keen enough.

The good thing with these fold ups is if you have trouble holding you can open it up and it will hold for sure.
With the zip tie break you always get it back 8-) use the boat float retrieval if it plays hard to get and with sizable clip on the end of the rope you can always toss it and come back if need be. ;D

Whitto
19-10-2008, 06:24 AM
I tie up to a tree......works for me....quick to untie if need be:D

NAGG
19-10-2008, 06:41 AM
I tie up to a tree......works for me....quick to untie if need be:D

So where do you store the tree on the boat :-/

Might be a good place for the monkey to play;D

Chris

Whitto
19-10-2008, 06:59 AM
I know Chris as silly as it sounds....who would have thought to tie up to a tree in Monduran....go figure....I get alot of grief from other blokes...God knows the tree look shocking proped up on the front of the Tin Tannic...but I don't care...it' my tree so there;D

darylive
19-10-2008, 08:56 PM
I tie up to a tree......works for me....quick to untie if need be:D


The old Yowie tied up to a tree trick :o

Whitto
20-10-2008, 06:36 AM
The old Yowie tied up to a tree trick :oThe only problem is the little black beasties that frequent the trees can be a worry....have found Mortein deals with them........Im wondering if the black beasties are to blame in someway for the black crap on the back of Steve's boat after some full moon ritual....Have to stop drinking Hahn Premium and go back to XXXX Gold;D

darylive
20-10-2008, 08:58 AM
I have always wondered how those little black bastards get on the trees.

They don't swim do they?

Yeh if I am in the sticks I will usually rope a tree to.

black_sheep
21-10-2008, 11:36 AM
Pete,

This is what my mate uses in Tinaroo. May need to go a bit heavier in Awoonga due to the wind and waves.

darylive
21-10-2008, 07:38 PM
Black Sheep,

Holy Crap! :o
Your bloody mate has pulled the plug!

NAGG
21-10-2008, 07:58 PM
Black Sheep,

Holy Crap! :o
Your bloody mate has pulled the plug!


I thought the same thing ;D ;D ;D

Whitto
22-10-2008, 06:35 AM
I always knew there was a plug cause I have caught it a few times......That is proof it exists.....Thats one I can cross off before I die list;D

darylive
22-10-2008, 10:40 AM
You know I always suspected this.

This is why the Dam levels are going down and the ocean is rising.



You tell that bastard to put it back! >:(

black_sheep
22-10-2008, 11:33 AM
Darylive - that's gold mate.
Joe's plonk must weigh 15-20kgs not that I picked it up more then once. One good thing about having a cracked sternum - the boys had to do all the heavy lifting - except for my barra, I wouldn't give them the pleasure.

The plonk did work really well though. Silent as when deployed. Holds really well except for 1 day when it was 25knts in the main basin with 3 of us casting, she would slowly drift - not a bad thing either. Drift fishing for barra!

NAGG
22-10-2008, 11:52 AM
Pete,

This is what my mate uses in Tinaroo. May need to go a bit heavier in Awoonga due to the wind and waves.

Navi

Was it lead or concrete ?

Chris

black_sheep
22-10-2008, 02:39 PM
Hey Nagg,

He used lead. No diff other then lead reacting with Tinnie. I assume with enough knocks around rock bars, deck of the boat.... the concrete ones may eventually crack or start to chip?

Lead would last a life time.

I think it's that big because Joe borrowed Ben's buttplug and used it as a template:o .

eotbmg
23-10-2008, 05:32 PM
Hey Nagg,

He used lead. No diff other then lead reacting with Tinnie. I assume with enough knocks around rock bars, deck of the boat.... the concrete ones may eventually crack or start to chip?

Lead would last a life time.

I think it's that big because Joe borrowed Ben's buttplug and used it as a template:o .

Thats not true Nav.
Mines twice that size!!:-*:-*:-*
Ben

NAGG
23-10-2008, 06:15 PM
Thats not true Nav.
Mines twice that size!!:-*:-*:-*
Ben

Sorry about that Ben ....... butt - I wouldn't mention it in public ;)

Chris

DEANO68
23-10-2008, 06:22 PM
Hey Nagg,

He used lead. No diff other then lead reacting with Tinnie. I assume with enough knocks around rock bars, deck of the boat.... the concrete ones may eventually crack or start to chip?

Lead would last a life time.

I think it's that big because Joe borrowed Ben's buttplug and used it as a template:o .

haha classic...gotta love some of the abuse that goes on here...:o

eotbmg
23-10-2008, 07:27 PM
haha classic...gotta love some of the abuse that goes on here...:o
Yeah Nav loves to revert to Smut.............He used to have have a dog called Smut. Enough said.......
Ben

Steve B
23-10-2008, 08:37 PM
I was thinking about duck taping around the length of my anchor chain...I reckon it would stop the rattling above and below the water whilst maintaining a certain amount of flelxability.....easier than pulling a bike tube over the chain.

What do ya reckon...anyone done that.
Steve

NAGG
23-10-2008, 08:52 PM
I was thinking about duck taping around the length of my anchor chain...I reckon it would stop the rattling above and below the water whilst maintaining a certain amount of flelxability.....easier than pulling a bike tube over the chain.

What do ya reckon...anyone done that.
Steve


Steve .... We ran Gaffa tape around the anchor chain when we went up the Whitsundays ........... Yes it worked .... sort of ( but to protect the reef)

We are trying to avoid the grinding sound of an anchor in an impoundment ......... Weight is king - but it needs to hold ( chain gives the lay while the anchor bites)

The lower the amount of metal ..... the less sound :) 20lb of flat lead would be cool ...... as long as you dont need to pull it up - gettimg it over the gunnels sux ..... bang, crash, clang

I'm sticking to a 5kg sand anchor , 5M of 10mm chain ......... but laying back on up to 50M of rope

chris

black_sheep
24-10-2008, 09:19 AM
Steve - why don't you wrap it in a crepe bandage - I'm sure you got a hold of some:o ;D .

Steve B
24-10-2008, 09:44 AM
Steve - why don't you wrap it in a crepe bandage - I'm sure you got a hold of some:o ;D .

yeah Navi, good idea. I was just thinking it might slip off or rot when it stays wet in anchor well.. got your PM mate...awesome thanks.

steve

black_sheep
24-10-2008, 10:51 AM
It was a joke Steve;) .

Do you really need to run chain in Mondy Steve??? or for any dam provided your anchor is heavy enough.

Steve B
24-10-2008, 02:06 PM
It was a joke Steve;) .

Do you really need to run chain in Mondy Steve??? or for any dam provided your anchor is heavy enough.

Ooooh I am a slow bugger!!!...I was thinking 'that really wouldn't work...actually thats a pretty stupid idea;);D" but I couldn't think of how to say it 'nicely' ha ha::)::)

Actually its more for Awoonga in ABT. Last year I had to buy a bigger anchor as existing one wouldnt hold in 25knt winds....gave the old one to Katie (JEKS) as a swap for a soft plastic that was working well...everyone happy..that plastic caught 3 fish, snuck me up the ladder nicely!!

Steve

black_sheep
24-10-2008, 02:44 PM
Thanks for being polite mate! You know I'm not used to that:)

SQUIDDA
24-10-2008, 07:52 PM
In serious weather a springer is very useful.I use a heavy duty longboard leg rope fastened to the bow of my tinny.I use a shark clip (longline clip) on the other end of the legrope to clip off to my anchor line(8mm).This absorbs alot of sharp surges on the anchor line from the prevailing weather when anchored.

NAGG
24-10-2008, 08:16 PM
In serious weather a springer is very useful.I use a heavy duty longboard leg rope fastened to the bow of my tinny.I use a shark clip (longline clip) on the other end of the legrope to clip off to my anchor line(8mm).This absorbs alot of sharp surges on the anchor line from the prevailing weather when anchored.

Only at Awoonga ......... ::) springers in an impoundment hey ........ Surfs up - Kowabunga dude;)

pontificator
24-10-2008, 09:28 PM
One day I will tie up to a tree that decides to drop a big branch, or fall right over. Not soon, I hope :-)

Steve B
25-10-2008, 10:29 AM
One day I will tie up to a tree that decides to drop a big branch, or fall right over. Not soon, I hope :-)

Lateral.

Agree mate.....its a scary thought hey!! I bump the boat into a tree a couple of weeks ago and a widow maker fell out of the tree landed in the water beside me.....it would have hurt on the noggin for sure.....i was fishing by myself too!!!

steve

NAGG
25-10-2008, 10:36 AM
One day I will tie up to a tree that decides to drop a big branch, or fall right over. Not soon, I hope :-)

Use long rope or tie up to small trees:)

NAGG
25-10-2008, 10:43 AM
Lateral.

Agree mate.....its a scary thought hey!! I bump the boat into a tree a couple of weeks ago and a widow maker fell out of the tree landed in the water beside me.....it would have hurt on the noggin for sure.....i was fishing by myself too!!!

steve

Hey Steve ........ Faust is the place that scares me
Saw a sea eagle bring down the best part of a tree on take off:o

Lots more actual tree tops in Faust

Chris