05-13-2011, 05:49 AM
I have seen pontoons rigged with pulley release for an anchor, so I guess some people use them. I like the grapnel design because it holds on just about any type of bottom and can weight a lot less. A single anchor is not very useful in strong wind or waves on open water because of the rough ride and swinging off your position. You don't need one if it is calm in open water since you can use your fins. Anchors work better in rivers where there is a consistent force of current and thus your swinging is more limited.
But mostly, I just hover as FG has indicated or use a troll to hover.
Pon
[quote Fishtales23]What kind of anchor do you use (if you use an A.)?
How much does it weigh?
I just bought the Escape and the 15# star anchor from Dave (the yellow one with the points on both ends). I have an after-thought. I wonder if a 15# anchor will be too heavy for me (female, not real strong in upper body strength). Plus I just remembered how a boat can turn on a single anchor. I'd like it to stay put BUT I also don't want 2 anchor lines that a fish could wrap itself around. One is plenty for that to happen.
Thoughts? Input?
Thanks,
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But mostly, I just hover as FG has indicated or use a troll to hover.
Pon
[quote Fishtales23]What kind of anchor do you use (if you use an A.)?
How much does it weigh?
I just bought the Escape and the 15# star anchor from Dave (the yellow one with the points on both ends). I have an after-thought. I wonder if a 15# anchor will be too heavy for me (female, not real strong in upper body strength). Plus I just remembered how a boat can turn on a single anchor. I'd like it to stay put BUT I also don't want 2 anchor lines that a fish could wrap itself around. One is plenty for that to happen.
Thoughts? Input?
Thanks,
FT[/quote]
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