Wasnt going to say anything but i will as some bad info being said, Ive been doing this now for a long time and probably 1000s of sets and have shown many the safest way I only run a 15 lb anchor for my over 7000 lb boat but 5o ft of chain AND attached at back of anchor then a zap strap holding it to easy break off, if it need to. also 600 ft or rode and then about 100 ft to Scotsman.
This last halibut derby I watched guys letting anchor out on the swim grid and back of boat watching in horror saw a guy if 3 fters letting it go from bow of boat with NO Scotsman. saw a guy wrap it into his prop. best thing is to not do this in currents past 1 kt or in rough seas there will be other days its really not worth it ,its just a fish.
Or if you see bad weather coming get the hell out of there.
SIDE more on caution then anything even after all the times ive done it putting the anchor down makes me the most nervous as **** happens VERY fast out there .
Please be careful we dont want to see any more accidents mother nature doesnt care it will kill you if you give it the opportunity.
Good luck wolf