I bought an 8 foot (2 person) fishing boat. What size anchor do I need 10lb / 15lb? I'm a boating newby....
201743
The recommendation I heard is for an 8' boat you want a 12 lb anchor. I purchased a 12 lb. pyramid anchor for my 8' frameless pontoon boat which is ideal for rivers. If you are fishing lakes, a 5 lb. anchor is adequate.
201744
The answer is it depends on where you intend to go fishing. For lakes with a soft bottom, even an 8 lb anchor will hold. If you plan to go into salt water or where there is significant wind, current, then an anchor with some structure to dig into the bottom would be best - at least 12lb - and with some chain attached to it.
201745
I would only purchase a mushroom anchor if limited by the potential "abrasive" material used by an inflatable boat. If you have an inflatable 10 foot boat, I would go with a 15 lb mushroom anchor. The ten will only work in waters with little to no current. If you are fishing in the ocean in any kind of current with a mushroom anchor, the 15 lb will still probably not be enough depending on the bottom and the conditions. If you do not have an inflatable boat go with a more traditional anchor that "digs" into the bottom.
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Hey Joe, I'll let you know by the weekend. I bought it for a Christmas present and haven't even opened the box. To be honest I didn't see that part about the anchor, we have an extra and was planning on using it. That will be sweet if it does.
956273
Well you can I would use at least 30lb test fishing line. I would make sure that you tie good knots in the line, so the line does not slip through and it falls
1071521
the two 24 'anchors were for use with a 16' deep v boat. you might want a larger size depending on the type of water and wind conditions you encounter. They are for drifting and I usually only need one. the second is used when the wind is almost too much for my boat. I fish mostly open lakes in the plains states.
1647503
Hi dont tink its a good pair due to the rod weight,u will get x1 tip 15-30lbM X1 20-30lb nt recommended for long hand hold good for bottom n live baitcast reel drag 12kg
22401
My rod was 7ft. / you can use up to 30lb test with good results ,if you will be mostly fishing for bass in open water , I would suggest 14lb test . hope this helps you , God Bless
32422
Gary, this item was for a larger boat than we own so I had to return it. Sorry I can not be of more help.
2125492
I usually don't use braid but I do have a 6000 Soccoro that I think holds 20 lb mono and a 7ft ugly stick that I pair together. Are you going to catch catfish or fish from a boat both would be suitable
1596150
I agree with Molly, 10 pounds would be my max for one hook. Consider there are others of thicker gauge that will hold much more.
1502941
Does not come with an anchor. I do not know the exact year the motors were changed.But i would test it to make sure it has heavy duty power before you install.And buy it from a place where you can return easily.Do not buy it from a website that just drop ships the order to someone else.
972519
Sorry, its at our place in ME and I'm in CT. It fit the anchor I bought but don't remember the size.
2182422
I have a 20lb anchor on 17 ft pontoon. I do not recall what manual recommends
1208771
I had to order it twice. I have a 16 foot boat and ordered a 16 foot cable I think? It was to long so I ran the new cable in place and measured the leftover and ordered the correct size. It has to be the correct size because the cable doesn't bend into tight corners very well. I would try using a rope and run it from the motor to the cousole the way the cable would run. I hope this helps a little.
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I like a good nylon rope that is no less than 3/8" in diameter. Any smaller than that then the rope cuts into your hands when you hoist up the anchor. If you go too big of a rope then it won't fit through the anchor hole plus you waist you money. Good nylon rope is not cheap. I think 3/8" to 1/2" is fine for me.
2228739
Depends on the length of your boats. I have 10 footers and I do not I use bunji cords and hook on the carry straps and hook back to the cross bars on my jeep. Boats never move.
1397735
I am not that familiar with the particular float you are referring to however I use the Kwik tel A-2 complete folding anchor as pictured here and it comes with a float already attached that has served my needs both on right v Eric and lakes as deep as 32 feet if you ad a little extra line to the 25ft that comes with the Kwik tel A-2....
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Properly installed 10 pounds should be no problem, just follow the directions. Pull out resistance of any fastener is dependent upon proper installation which includes most importantly correct pilot hole size for wood screws.