I have never fished the jetty’s but would like to give it a try. I have a danforth and reef anchors on the boat. Which one should I use by the Jetty’s or does it depend where I try to anchor?
A wise man once said “Do as I say not as I do” Good advice when I tell you that.
toss an old piece of chain in the rocks and pull taught.
danforth out front with plenty of line, back up to rocks and toss brick or chain on braided nylon or other stout sacrificial line.
double anchor system works for up to the largest center consoles and allows precise positioning over rocks at desired depth, if back line pulls or breaks, you instantly drift back out to deeper water. only drawback is that sloshy seas make some folks sick since two points of attachment means yanking boat back and forth at random.
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Originally posted by barbawangdanforth out front with plenty of line, back up to rocks and toss brick or chain on braided nylon or other stout sacrificial line.
double anchor system works for up to the largest center consoles and allows precise positioning over rocks at desired depth, if back line pulls or breaks, you instantly drift back out to deeper water. only drawback is that sloshy seas make some folks sick since two points of attachment means yanking boat back and forth at random.
we’ve done this exact set up with my 16’ CC…I do highly recommend keeping a knife close to the line going into the rocks…should something happen you can cut the rope and swing out on your deeper anchor…
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I agree with Bonzo, just make sure you periodically check behind you. Anchored up out there one day close to the rocks, had another boat anchor in the channel. Saw a tug and a barge coming out with a big load of pipes, guy in the channel didn’t see it, and he must have been intoxicated because he didn’t hear the horns or loudspeaker from the tug. He finally noticed it at about 75 yds away, luckily he cut the rope and moved out of the way.
Toss anchor in channel and back up to rocks and throw out some sacrifice anchor crap.
Stonoman
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Originally posted by stonomanToss anchor in channel and back up to rocks and throw out some sacrifice anchor crap.
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I assume your bow is pointed into the current? Fishing at the jetties is something I have wanted to do but I am just smart enough to know my limitations. I am one of those “show me one time kind of guys” and then I can do it.
Knife (we use a clip with a bouy) is inportant here as several boats have been sunk or thrown on the rocks over the years due to ships coming and going.
Local Boy, Just having fun.
DF, yes bow into current. you’ll probably have to swing cross-current a bit, which puts fair tension on back line into rocks.
a way to minimize cross-current positioning is to have lots of front rode. i always put the danforth down, drift all the way back to 150’ or so, make sure it’s a good hook, and then drive up to a convenient spot in the rocks while mate holds front slack, then tighten both accordingly.
try it on the outside of the north a couple times in less current, you’ll get comfortable with it. scored some BSB this way yesterday in such a place 
Fish the rocks on a zero to variable wind…anchor into the current and keep a safe distance…keep your peripheral on the rocks on both sides of the tide…you take a chance of losing an anchor every time you toss it out on top of structure…it always helps to have a driver and an anchor man…having a good one of each makes fishing go a whole lot smoother!!
Hooked on The Aquatic Narcotic
17’ Key West
“Give a man a fish, feed him for a day…Teach a man to fish, he’ll probably be in your spot next time.”
LKJ
I appreciate the info. I am definitely going to have to give it a shot. Thanks. I am not sure I have a really good driver or anchor man but with some caution I hope to be able to pull it off.
You will…what are you fishing for??
Hooked on The Aquatic Narcotic
17’ Key West
“Give a man a fish, feed him for a day…Teach a man to fish, he’ll probably be in your spot next time.”
LKJ
When I fish I am hoping to catch anything. But, I figure I’ll try a couple of different baits and several different methods. I have gotten so much good info. from this site that I want to try a variety. There appears to be so many more species out at the jetties (particularly further out) that you can expect to catch sharks, bug reds, whiting, BSB and others. My son will definitely want to hook up with some sharks so that is one thing I will attempt to target.
Kind of vague but I am truly happy catching anything (except stingrays). The wife loves fresh fish so if I can mange one or two of something to take home she is happy.
sharpnose are everywhere… cut menhaden will keep your son very busy!
bug reds, haven’t seen 'em yet this year 
Opps, what are you doing fishing the jetties??? I thought you were going for kings? I’ll be out again tomorrow most likely… not out there though
When you toss your scarificial anchor out make sure it is eco-freindly as possible. I cut the top off of a gaterade bottle and loop cotton cord in it with a knot at the bottom. Pour sacrete in and then when you cut it, all that stays is cotton rope and sacrete
good idea bgf- i have donated enough bricks to the jetties to keep the big bad wolf at bay for a while!
the short length of line remaining gets wrapped around the rocks quickly and ceases to be an entanglement issue, i think… occasionally i can get close enough to push the brick out with a paddle and recover the whole rig.
A 4’ length of #3 0r #4 rebar bent in a loop in the middle with braided nylon makes a good sacrifical anchor and you can power away from jetty and it usually bends and comes loose to be used again. Like everyone says set the danforth then back up and toss the junker, tighten up on both lines to set position. Do pay attention to other boats or you can wind up bouncing your motor on the rocks if you are too close.
Makes me nervous every time, but thats where the fish are. The brick idea works great for ships.
