Doh!

We had a couple really nice floats this weekend on the Manistee river on the west side of the mitten... caught some trout - a couple smallies - and saw quite a few Kings cruising around already.

Well I had my anchor attached with this "heavy duty" clip/beener and wouldn't you know it broke and left my anchor somewhere in the rocks... it was not cool!

Rest of the day was fine - but I guess I just learned something the hard way about using this particular clip for the anchor... why is learning never the "easy" way? Is there a such thing? haha

Anyways thought I would share bc now I need another anchor for this weekend... and I am not quite done stewing about it yet. : )

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Permalink Reply by Karl Mueller on August 24, 2009 at 9:12am
I feelyour pain. There is no comprehensive book out there to deal with everything that comes up in the world of trailering and floating. I've lost a share of anchors and made a few mistakes along the way myself. Another amazing thing is there is always a new mistake to make.
Permalink Reply by Jason Knight on August 24, 2009 at 9:26am
Yeah I had my first experience with launching on a "slide"... well in this case it was a wooden staircase that was wide enough to slide the boat down... I was like "uh where is the launch? all I see are stairs... oh, the stairs ARE the launch!" haha We made it without incident though so that was cool.
Permalink Reply by Mike Baker on August 24, 2009 at 10:09am
Hey Jason,
I have lost two anchors using the spring loaded type clip (slow learner) fortunatly they were both cement filled footballs used in lakes and I got one back. I have since swithched to threaded quick links and haven't lost one yet.
Mike
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Permalink Reply by Jason Knight on August 24, 2009 at 10:17am
yeah I was thinking that the threaded clip will be the way to go... I just like being able to take the anchor off without knots - so the quick connect is key.
Permalink Reply by Dave Z on August 24, 2009 at 10:49am
Jason,

I've never lost an anchor. but I know several who have. Through their misfortune, I've figured a few things out!
I use a loop on my anchor rope. Anchor has a chain link on it. You know- those kind with the threaded barrel? will never come unclipped or break.

I also don't use store bought anchors. Find yourself some old chains, cavalier front rotors, or other pieces of random steel. tie a loop knot or a giant perfection loop in your anchor rope out the back.

Rotors work extremely well. And you can get them free.
Permalink Reply by Jason Knight on August 24, 2009 at 11:03am
yeah I would prefer to just make another one with chain... how many cavalier rotors would you need? a few I suppose...
Permalink Reply by Jonathan Clarke on August 24, 2009 at 11:08am
I used a threaded chain repair link for a long time without incident, then went to a carabiner with a threaded lock. It's easier to use, but the other day at the end of the float I discovered that I hadn't run the threaded barrel up on the carabiner to lock it shut - could have very easily lost the anchor if the hinged bar had landed on a rock just right. I have to work on adhering to procedures and practices! I also have to work on improving my memory.

I've not had the nerve to try it, but I like the method that AJ DeRosa posted a while back. You run the anchor rope through the anchor, then through a washer bigger than the hole in the anchor, then tie a slip knot in the tag end of the rope.
Permalink Reply by Dave Z on August 24, 2009 at 7:00pm
Jason,

1 cavalier rotor ought to do it.

I have a 4 bolt something or other rotor from a little car, it stops nice. Id bet it weighs 25-30-some pounds.
Permalink Reply by Jesse Ronnow on August 30, 2009 at 6:04pm
Jason,

I am going to agree with the others who use the threaded chain link. The only issue I have run into is a few times when I am home from a float and am pulling the cover off the boat to allow it to air out, I have noticed that I forgot to screw the gate back shut at the boat ramp. Either take it off with the anchor, or don't forget to screw that thing shut, I am sure I am going to lose that link someday. :D

Jesse

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