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Anchor Rope?

Postby Duckhunter » Mon Feb 24, 2014 7:44 pm

I have a 20 ft North River Scout and I need to finish my anchor system. What kind of rope double braid nylon, twist nylon or whatever you're using also size and length. I want to be able to anchor in the columbia, cowlitz, lakes and bays. I appreciate all the help, you guys have been a huge resource to me learning all the different fisheries we have available us.
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Re: Anchor Rope?

Postby Jadeo » Tue Feb 25, 2014 10:07 am

1/2 inch twisted nylon will suit you fine. Buck up and buy a 600ft spool and make two lines out of it one for rivers , and one for deep water . one at 150 to 200 , the other 400 to 450 you can get a spool for around $250
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Re: Anchor Rope?

Postby Nelly » Wed Feb 26, 2014 7:49 am

I'm with J on this one! thumbup
1/2" or even 3/8" braided nylon should do you fine.
Double braid is for fender whips and dock lines but I sure wouldn't spend all that dough for a double braid anchor line! 8-)
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Re: Anchor Rope?

Postby Jadeo » Wed Feb 26, 2014 1:16 pm

And remember its only rope if you a riding a horse. :)
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Re: Anchor Rope?

Postby Nelly » Thu Feb 27, 2014 4:37 am

Hmmm.
It seems the only use of the word "rope" was in the title :mrgreen:
At least that's not as bad as calling your fishing rod a "pole"... :ugeek:
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Re: Anchor Rope?

Postby NW Fishing Guides » Thu Feb 27, 2014 11:23 am

Check out Eric Linde's DVD Anchor fishing for Salmon & Steelhead lot's of Great info there... IMO 1/2" anchor line is overkill.
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Re: Anchor Rope?

Postby Duckhunter » Thu Feb 27, 2014 4:57 pm

Thanks for the help guys. I appreciate it.
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Re: Anchor Rope?

Postby Jadeo » Mon Mar 03, 2014 12:08 pm

Also look into getting a Alaska ancor puller for deep ancor retrival, asuming that you dont have a winch.
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Re: Anchor Rope?

Postby Robbo » Tue Mar 04, 2014 9:09 pm

Lee and Eric at Lee Lock Anchor Systems have a kick ass new anchor pulling product for deepwater anchoring. Here's a link:

http://www.leelockas.com/orval.html

I thought this looked pretty awesome when Eric showed it to me the last time we talked. It allows you to un-clip the buoy from your anchor rope without having to use a stainless ring. Might be something to check out ;)
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