River Anchors

[Gringo Pescador]

OK - next thing on my list.. For an anchor I've got a 40# cylinder that hangs horizontally and has several 2" "spikes" welded to it in various places. What a PIA to drop/recover!! I'd like to get a can setup and since my control panel looks to already be set up for it I would also like to see the cost & upside/downside of an electric setup.

Thoughts? Advice? Opinions??

[Bodofish]

It's easy! always bring an anchor boy. Seriously, I thought it was tough to anchor by myself until I figured it out. First, always do the set up first, get the can tipped over when you first hit the water. Get the anchor line back by where you're driving the boat. Then when you're ready, one hand on the throttle and one on the line, pull it up and let 'er drop! Same thing on the retrieve. Start the motor, pull ahead slowly while you pull with one hand. When you get straight over it, leave just a tough of throttle on and go like hell with both hands and when you hear it hit the can, jam the line. On the river it's pretty easy, the anchor is never that deep, maybe 12 feet at the most.

If you're planning on hitting the Columbia or any lakes, I would consider getting second, Columbia river anchor or rocking chair style. For the rivers around here you really want the rocket launcher.

The most important part of pulling the anchor is to never trust anyone, absolutely no one! When the anchor comes up, you check to make sure it's all the way in the can. Even if it's someone you think would know how to pull the anchor. Some people get really stupid when its not their boat. You 'll learn! It's all part of owning your own boat. Never the less I wouldn't trade it for begging rides ever again.

[Mike Carey]

Definitely when you start playing on the Columbia you will need an EZ pull system for safety.

[Bodofish]

Definitely when you start playing on the Columbia you will need an EZ pull system for safety.

I absolutely agree with that and a good 3 to 400 feet of very strong line and a hatchet!
Well not so much for the hatchet if you're down stream from Bonneville a ways. The river current is very deceiving and a lot stronger than you think!

[oneshot]

Im a good anchor boy! And trailer maneuver man.

Hire me!! I bring beer!!



Your boat is my dream boat Gringo!!

[Gringo Pescador]

Im a good anchor boy! And trailer maneuver man.
Hire me!! I bring beer!!

Your on! By the time you available to get out and about again I (hopefully) will be confident enough to hit the lower rivers. Keeping myself in still waters for the time being.

[Gringo Pescador]

I've only heard of LeeLock, are there more can systems out there that I should consider?

[Bodofish]

For a system you can't beat LeeLock. I wish they were available when I got mine. They should make it easy to switch back and forth.

[Bodofish]

Oh yeah, I went back and looked at the pics again.... You want the LeeLock system! Rocket Launcher for the local rivers and a Columbia setup for other places. The rocket launcher works good on rocky bottom and fast rivers and the
Columbia works good on the deep and fast. Anything works on slow water but the Columbia is easier to pull but a ***** if there are logs and trees...... One anchor just won't do.

[Gringo Pescador]

Oh yeah, I went back and looked at the pics again.... You want the LeeLock system! Rocket Launcher for the local rivers and a Columbia setup for other places. The rocket launcher works good on rocky bottom and fast rivers and the
Columbia works good on the deep and fast. Anything works on slow water but the Columbia is easier to pull but a ***** if there are logs and trees...... One anchor just won't do.

That is kind of what I was thinking. It'll be awhile until I get to the Columbia. Not pushing the learning curve, but looking at the website and the video I can't imagine a better way to go.

Thanks again!

[Bodofish]

Yeah, they aren't cheap.... Well nothing is but, anchors and associated equipment are quite spendy. I like the LeeLock because everything fits together and after you get the first setup, you can buy them a piece at a time.

[oneshot]

Bodofish hired me last season.. best thermas of coffee he has ever spent I bet!!! hahaha

really though, went on many good adventures with Bodofish last season.. I learned some good stuff from him out there. stuff i took to my own boat and just general boating knowledge and navigation.. won't ever forget the trip he made me drive his boat full throttle from 522 on the snoho all the way up to to the mouth of the wallace.. holy cow!! 40 mins of full throttle white knuckle.. still get chills from that memory.. soo much fun!!!! good trust bodofish.. thank you!! Boating is just as fun as fishing sometimes..

sorry, derailed.. haha, I haven't fished in like 2 weeks..

navigating the duwi and lower snoho is like still water.. you'll be just fine Gringo.. and with one of the raddest boats on the river too IMO.. Learning the up river sections from downtown Snoho was some of the funnest adventures i had in my boat last season.. and with out a jet my prop has some good dings.. \m/ but the smiles i remember from my wife and kid.. worth the dings..