Anchoring

[Jaws3D]

Hello.

Just curious what type of Anchor to use for fishing Halibut, as I am having troubles setting. I fish out of Prince Rupert, and have a 23 foot walkaround. I am using a 22lb danforth imitation (Cheapo) with 30 ft of chain, and am having difficulties setting in the sand / mud bottom up here, were the halibut frequent We usually anchor between 150-250 ft. I am confident in my ability to anchor, just not in this particular anchor itself. I was wondering if maybe I should pay for a quality Danforth type, or switch to a delta plow type anchor, which a lot of the charter guys use up here. I just hate wasting time dragging, and trying to re-set the anchor when I should be fishing. Any recomendations are appreciated!

 

[mlaag]

How much rope are you using
I had the same problem before and know I use about 500 Ft

 

[Tailspin]

18 Lb lewmar claw/plow anchor, 30 feet chain and 400 - 450 of line will hold you in good with instant sets. I hold in 2kt + current with this in 260 feet of water with no dragging.

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[Jaws3D]

mlagg, I have 500ft of rope as well. I may have to give the lewmar anchor a try.

 

[Jaws3D]

Tailspin, thanks, I was just gonna ask what size Plow for my application.

 

[silverquest]

How strong is the current when you are setting? 22lbs should be plenty.

 

[Jaws3D]

Silverquest. I don't know exactly how the fast the current is, however it sure rips. We have some large tide changes in Rupert. 15 ft or more is not uncommon.

 

[silverquest]

The tide and current atlas for your area would be worth getting. Try to set in less than a 2 knot current.

 

[Last Chance]

22LB sounds heavy, I run a 15 pounder and 50 feet of 3/8 chain. Holds my H26 in lots of big water.

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