SRC&Bassbum
Steelhead
I’m looking to add an anchor system to my 12 aluminum boat. Any ideas? I’m looking to add something to the front and back of the boat. I’ll mInly be fishing small lakes
Anchor system for 12 ft aluminum boat?
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Divad
Whitefish
Pyramid anchor, 16lb. No need for chain, but if you do find yourself getting blown off you could add a section. I hate doing that on stillwater because chain is loud in and out of the boat. Anchor rope preferably or whatever ya got to attach it. 1.25 x boat length = anchor lb roughly minimum.
If you’re blowing off your 16 pyramid it probably sucks to be out there anyways.
If you don’t have a cleat already, I really like the lowpro flip up style for lake anchors that have the rope guard.
If you’re blowing off your 16 pyramid it probably sucks to be out there anyways.
If you don’t have a cleat already, I really like the lowpro flip up style for lake anchors that have the rope guard.
Checkout Thomas Pocket Pullers.
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Depending on the needed anchor weight a Lil Scotty is another option.
I use both with anchors up to 15#'s.
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I use both with anchors up to 15#'s.
I've used both the Pocket Puller and the Scotty mount that @Old406Kid shows, I have the (Scotty) bow mount centered on my pram and the stern mount on the port stern of the transom. They work well for my use. One downside of the Scotty is that rope diameter is a limiting factor which really shouldn't be an issue for a 12-foot boat and a 15# (or so) anchor. BTW - I prefer pyramid anchors to chain or those abominations - mushroom anchors.
I'll just throw this out there.
www.flyfishuniversity.com
Choosing the Right Anchor for your Stillwater Boat
Outfitting your fly fishing watercraft with anchors that are the proper size, weight and shape is mission critical. This episode teaches you a system for choosing the right anchor.
www.flyfishuniversity.com
BriGuy
Life of the Party
On my 12 foot aluminum boat, I use a simple Lift 'n Lock on the stern and a Scotty's anchor mount on the bow. I use 12 pound mushroom anchors with ropes on both. Both options work really well. The hardest thing is finding suitable mounting locations.
Since a picture is worth a thousand words, here's one of my boat from an earlier thread. It's a little hard to see the Lift 'n Lock, but it is on top of the starboard corner of the transom.
https://pnwflyfishing.com/forum/ind...you-done-for-your-boat-lately.2324/post-63184
Since a picture is worth a thousand words, here's one of my boat from an earlier thread. It's a little hard to see the Lift 'n Lock, but it is on top of the starboard corner of the transom.
https://pnwflyfishing.com/forum/ind...you-done-for-your-boat-lately.2324/post-63184
If I recall correctly, Three Rivers Marine in Woodinville carries a house brand that is basically a knock-off of Lee Lock. That might be overkill for what you need for your boat.
Its been awhile since I've been there, but might be worth a stop if you are near Woodinville. Their website pretty much sucks.
SF
Its been awhile since I've been there, but might be worth a stop if you are near Woodinville. Their website pretty much sucks.
SF
He seems like a nice guy, but good Lord that was not my favorite video.I'll just throw this out there.
Choosing the Right Anchor for your Stillwater Boat
Outfitting your fly fishing watercraft with anchors that are the proper size, weight and shape is mission critical. This episode teaches you a system for choosing the right anchor.
Video summary-
Getting blown off your anchor really sucks. Like, it's really annoying. Kinda like talking excessively about getting blown anchor.
Boat length X 1.25 to get correct anchor weight. 12' boat=15 lb anchor
Lead pyramid anchor.
"scope" or feed out anchor line in the wind to help anchor dig in.
So save yourself 8:51 and go buy a 15 pyramid anchor.
It's kinda like writing a 1000 word essay with only 50 words in your brain.He seems like a nice guy, but good Lord that was not my favorite video.
Video summary-
Getting blown off your anchor really sucks. Like, it's really annoying. Kinda like talking excessively about getting blown anchor.
Boat length X 1.25 to get correct anchor weight. 12' boat=15 lb anchor
Lead pyramid anchor.
"scope" or feed out anchor line in the wind to help anchor dig in.
So save yourself 8:51 and go buy a 15 pyramid anchor.
Yep! Brevity is a lost value.It's kinda like writing a 1000 word essay with only 50 words in your brain.
My 10ft pram uses a 12# concrete block fore and aft. Either the shape or weight is not proper as it doesn't take much breeze to move me. So, I have an 8# dumbbell I slide down the upwind side, on a carabiner when needed. Pocket pullers work fine...
My wife of 48 years can get a 'little detailed' at times but I learned early on that it wasn't a very good idea to ask if she could just give me the
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