Had a bad experience?just because you can't do doent mean it should be banned,I've never had a problem and taught myself how to do it.so what's the learning curve on a large rogue wave ??? experience won't help you there i'm afraid, look what happened off winter harbor a couple of years back, experienced guide, had done it many times, all dead !! absolutely not necessary to anchor to catch halis and imho it should be banned. always had a bug up me arse about this subject. like i said, just all my humble opinion
"I've never had a problem and taught myself how to do it."
I'm sure the dead guide never had a problem before either! try tellin that to his dead guests families!!!!
I've been guiding for over 30 years and have been around the block a few times. it is not necessary to anchor for halis and it is a risk in open waters no matter how experienced you are. never had a bad experience anchoring for halis because i just don't do it, no need to.
As I understand the winter harbour situation was not one to blame the anchor on. Anchor line and system was a mess and not even on a decent hali spot. Boat apparently had fish on board and was running. 4 guys plus small boat in big water capsizing while running was more than likely the situation. Things can happen quickly in big water. Anyways a very good buddy of mine was anchored up close by that day, he worked for the same comany and was very involved with the search. Saying that anchoring should be banned is an ignorant comment. It's like saying guns should be banned because they can kill people..........