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Old 10-17-2011, 10:06 AM
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Default Re: 16' Boat help

Yeah, its more like the dead weight is your holding power.



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Originally Posted by Capt. Lou
3/8" nylon 12# to 15# Anchor - most local lakes soft bottom mushroom works well - 175' more than enough, scope requirements are drastically reduced when current is not present - Most local NJ lakes deep spots maybe 125' and that's generally in a small area ! Chain in my expierance is optional!
Years back when I steelhead fished in mid west rivers regularly we used 4" round piece of chain best river anchor I ever used.
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