Slaughter wrote:
I'll have to invest in one of those sand pole peggy things. I usually use the cooper anchor with 2m of chain and throw it way out, then run a nylon anchor line right through to a tree on shore, pull it tight and then teather the AI to that line which makes it easy to move if necessary. Up until now, there has always been a tree to attach to but just incase there isn't, this pole would be ideal.
Slaughter,
I ditched the 2m of chain (to save weight) after my first overnighter test at Waterfall Bay. There the sand was much firmer and I could see no difference in holding power with/without chain. In fact I experimented with both large and small Cooper anchors and found the holding power to be the same. I was disappointed that neither would hold in the soft sand at Stingray Bay and I regretted ditching the chain.
The stakeout pole worked well as did the Bluescrews ($14.95 from BCF)
FYI- the stakeout pole cost about $25 using 2m alloy tube from Biasboating:
and this T-piece for a handle from Whitworths:
As Terry and Chris mentioned the stakeout pole can have multiple uses. Mine doubles as a GoPro pole mount. I used it for the pics this trip. With 25mm bimini tube there are lots of fittings available. Using this tube connector from Biasboating you can add extensions/ interchange tips etc:
I'm experimenting with adding a screw tip to the stakeout pole for use in firmer ground.