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jcstriper1 10-27-2016 06:21 PM

Anchor rope ?
 
Should of asked this question before i brought it but, I got 3/8 inch 300' of anchor rope for inshore sea bass and blackfish. I am new to the anchor seen so was wondering if 3/8 was to thin. Any thoughts guys would be a big help.

Thanks
John

tjd24 10-27-2016 06:25 PM

Re: Anchor rope ?
 
How big is your boat?

jcstriper1 10-27-2016 06:29 PM

Re: Anchor rope ?
 
22 foot

jcstriper1 10-27-2016 06:30 PM

Re: Anchor rope ?
 
just bought a 12 lb anchorman anchor as well

bulletbob 10-27-2016 06:40 PM

Re: Anchor rope ?
 
Your rope should have 1/8" of rope diameter for every 9' of boat.
You should be fine..... bob

jcstriper1 10-27-2016 06:42 PM

Re: Anchor rope ?
 
thx Bob

tjd24 10-27-2016 06:43 PM

Re: Anchor rope ?
 
Line diameter should be OK for your boat.

Do you have a sufficient length of chain?
What depth do you think you'll be fishing?

There are many questions & options.

Take a look at "Selecting an Anchor Rode" on the West Marine website.
It's got lots of good info.

jcstriper1 10-27-2016 06:50 PM

Re: Anchor rope ?
 
I don't think more that 50-60 ft.
As for chain, on chuck the anchorman website, people didn't use it, they said zip tie rope to top ring of anchor and shackle at the bottom for reverse pull, that way you use less rope. that what it says, I don't know you got me, i always see chain connected to the anchor.

jcstriper1 10-27-2016 06:51 PM

Re: Anchor rope ?
 
it's a wreck anchor, rolled steel

Hunter 2 10-27-2016 06:58 PM

Re: Anchor rope ?
 
I don't use chain on my wreck anchor just on my traditional fortress anchor. I would go minimum 10' of chain on a traditional. I have 2 anchors, 1 with 25' chain for rough conditions and 1 with 12' chain for normal conditions. Some people like to sleeve they're wreck anchor line with 10' of old garden hose to prevent chafing on sharp objects on the bottom. Good luck fishing


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