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Author:  S.Yoars [ Fri May 14, 2010 7:56 am ]
Post subject:  how do you store your anchor line?
I recently added an anchor to my Adventure Island and I'm looking for a good way to store the 45ft or so of line that i have attached to my anchor.
any suggestions or photos?
thanks in advance
Author:  Revo_1756 [ Fri May 14, 2010 8:48 am ]
Post subject:  Re: how do you store your anchor line?
I have found the best way to store the anchor and line is on a Cuban Yo Yo hand reel. They are available in different diameters at most offshore tackle shops or Bass Pro Shops. I drill a hole in the rim and tie a short line to the bottom of an anchor to hold anchor in place when coiled. I have 50' of paracute cord anchor line on my 8" reel and it is maybe 1/3 full. Just uncoil what you need tie it off on your cleat and set the Yo Yo ring to the side and then it is easy enough to wind back on the reel with no tangles then tie the anchor in place and store. See picture. The anchor is a 3 pound colapsible grapling hook type.

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Hope this was a helpful solution.

Revo
Author:  FishIt [ Fri May 14, 2010 11:46 am ]
Post subject:  Re: how do you store your anchor line?
Cuban YoYos (without line) at:

http://www.palmbaybaitandtackle.com/products/cubanyoyo.htm


9-inch holds 50+ feet of 1/4 braided nylon. Works like a charm! :D
Author:  RPB [ Sun May 16, 2010 8:40 am ]
Post subject:  Re: how do you store your anchor line?
Deepest spot in my nearby lake is 90' deep. But most fish hang suspended 25'-45' deep usually, so I don't anchor up in the channel right next to the dam anyway.

Bottom is submerged hill country rocks and trees (and a couple submerged cities that relocated after dam was built) that got covered by water when the dam was built.
Standard anchors get hung up in rocks and trees, so here is what I use ...

75' of line that came with the free Winder spool, from WalMart
(5 pound rubber coated dumbell Anchor from Walmart too :lol: )
( Pool noodle/anchor float from .... WalMart :mrgreen: )
I have since changed this to a 3 pound rubber coated dumbell/anchor.

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I also changed out the pool noodle for a yellow anchor float, it matched my Papaya Outback better color coordination. (Walmart was sold out of yellow pool noodles) :lol:
Author:  KayakingBob [ Sun May 16, 2010 5:33 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: how do you store your anchor line?
I keep my long rope in a throw-rope bags (one per boat), used for rescue, towing and anchoring.
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Author:  sifisto [ Tue May 18, 2010 1:34 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: how do you store your anchor line?
Use a dive reel,I think it holds 150' of line; I generally use 40' when I anchor up to chunk for stripers.
Author:  popeye [ Wed May 19, 2010 10:00 am ]
Post subject:  Re: how do you store your anchor line?
I store line around the float and then tie it off so it doesn't come loose.
Author:  flounderpounder [ Fri May 21, 2010 8:05 am ]
Post subject:  Re: how do you store your anchor line?
I added an additional mesh stowage pocket to the side of my cockpit of my outback. It stores 50' of rope. Not sure what type of rope this is but it has a firm backbone and doesn't knot.

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Author:  RPB [ Fri May 21, 2010 1:23 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: how do you store your anchor line?
I noticed that your neat rope that does not knot stays nice n neat.
But, I'm not never naughty, just neverendingly nutty, .. and so I gotta ask ...
How do you tie it to an anchor, this neat rope that does not knot?
:mrgreen:
<Asked while skipping down the hall saying one fish two fish; red fish blue fish...>
(Just kidding ... but got a brand or style number of that kind of rope/cord?)

flounderpounder wrote:
I added an additional mesh stowage pocket to the side of my cockpit of my outback. It stores 50' of rope. Not sure what type of rope this is but it has a firm backbone and doesn't knot.

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Edited the image link... admin.
Author:  flounderpounder [ Tue May 25, 2010 6:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: how do you store your anchor line?
[quote="RPB"]I noticed that your neat rope that does not knot stays nice n neat.
But, I'm not never naughty, just neverendingly nutty, .. and so I gotta ask ...
How do you tie it to an anchor, this neat rope that does not knot?
:mrgreen:


Sorry i don't have a pic handy. i ran the rest of the rope through a few pad eyes. After the last pad eye, I tied a basic loop figure 8 loop knot to form a 1 inch loop. The knot keeps the rope from going through the pad eye and I can leave the rope at all times. When I get on the water i put on a collapsible 3 # anchor with carabiner on it. Easy clip on/off
Author:  DMacLeod [ Thu May 27, 2010 5:23 am ]
Post subject:  Re: how do you store your anchor line?
Revo_1756 wrote:
I have found the best way to store the anchor and line is on a Cuban Yo Yo hand reel. They are available in different diameters at most offshore tackle shops or Bass Pro Shops. I drill a hole in the rim and tie a short line to the bottom of an anchor to hold anchor in place when coiled. I have 50' of paracute cord anchor line on my 8" reel and it is maybe 1/3 full. Just uncoil what you need tie it off on your cleat and set the Yo Yo ring to the side and then it is easy enough to wind back on the reel with no tangles then tie the anchor in place and store. See picture. The anchor is a 3 pound colapsible grapling hook type.

Image

Hope this was a helpful solution.


Great idea. As a side note where did you find those rod holders ? Thanks

Revo
Author:  Revo_1756 [ Fri Jun 04, 2010 10:53 am ]
Post subject:  Re: how do you store your anchor line?
Hi DMacLeod,

Sorry so long since last checked in I hope you have found the rod holders. I am attaching the link for you in case you are still looking. They are made by RAM and a little pricey but such versatility with the dual axis.

http://www.ram-mount.com/CatalogResults ... fault.aspx

Revo
Author:  RPB [ Fri Jun 04, 2010 11:36 am ]
Post subject:  Re: how do you store your anchor line?
Revo_1756 wrote:
Hi DMacLeod,

Sorry so long since last checked in I hope you have found the rod holders. I am attaching the link for you in case you are still looking. They are made by RAM and a little pricey but such versatility with the dual axis.

http://www.ram-mount.com/CatalogResults ... fault.aspx

Revo


Also, those rodholders pictured are in the Updated Spring/Summer 2010 Hobie Parts & Accessories catalogue.
http://static.hobiecat.com/2010_archive/media/pdf/eKayak_2010Spring.pdf
Page 20 upper right-hand corner
Part Number 72023013 Ram Tube 1.5" Pivot Rodholder.
Price on page 46 says $37.95
(Only difference is rectangular base insted of round)
Author:  DMacLeod [ Fri Jun 04, 2010 1:58 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: how do you store your anchor line?
Thanks guys. I'll have to order one to replace the straight tube. :D
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