What do you folks suggest for an anchor and rope? Boat is 19 foot and will weigh in wet around 3,500 pounds and most of our fishing will be in the larger lakes.
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ClubHead
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Get a 2 gallon bucket that is used in Bakerys for sweet toppings.Drill about 4 holes in the sides of bottom and stick in the big pole barn nails.Fill with concrete and insert an I bolt in the top.Leave handle on for lifting in the boat.Thank me later for a strong 5 dollar anchor!!
catman529
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that's a good idea. I did get a coated anchor on clearance at Walmart last year so I got lucky with a nicer one. Bought an anchor rope and hardly use the anchor but it's good to have when I need it.ClubHead":1v41qdkz said:
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ClubHead
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That anchor is the favorite here on Ky Lake.It has been built a bunch!!catman529":kb5uxd7a said:
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Headhunter
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I use an anchor all the time. Especially for crappie in the spring and bass when fishing deep. My boat is probably right at 2000 lbs. My anchor is 50 lb check weight for scales, and when I drop it I am there, no moving around or trying to get it to hang. It is about 6" x 8" x 6". If you want to anchor and not move, I probably would not go less than 40 lbs. and recommend 50. And get a large diameter rope. Pulling a up a heavy anchor with a small rope can be not only tough but painful.
