are both of these anchors tied to the front of the boat?
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Originally posted by Robery82are both of these anchors tied to the front of the boat?
No. What I do is pull up to your spot about 100-150 feet from the jetty. Set out your bow anchor and run the rope around the cleat but don’t make it tight. Have someone let out slack as you bump your motor into reverse and back up to the rocks. Get as close as you feel comfortable with , put it in neutral, and throw your favorite sacrificial anchor into the rocks trying to wedge it in somewhere. (I use Lowe’s manilla rope and bricks to be a little eco friendly)
You can then manipulate the two ropes to keep your boat where you want it in relationship to the rocks and channel. Your bow needs to be facing the channel and as soon as the first large vessel goes by, you will know why. Keep a good sharp knife near the stern anchor.
A lot of people I know are scared to go there. It’s not bad but things can get serious quickly there if you don’t pay attention.
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IF YOU HAVE A TROLLING MOTOR, don’t forget that’s a great way to weave close to the rocks and cover MANY spots; without setting ant retrieving two anchors repeatedly. Same over the nearshore reefs.
Maybe i’m missing something, but every time i’m out there everyone just throws out a bow anchor near the rocks like anywhere else? Usually everyone is on the calm side of the Jetty.
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19’ Sea Pro
I second the trolling motor comment. Best day I ever had out there that’s what we did
“mr keys”
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Originally posted by in the grassMaybe i’m missing something, but every time i’m out there everyone just throws out a bow anchor near the rocks like anywhere else? Usually everyone is on the calm side of the Jetty.
This.
There’s no need to do all the extra work of using two anchors if you’re right there and able to tend to any movement. Just throw your Danforth off of the bow. If you’re out past the change in tide, make an adjustment.
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Originally posted by stickmanIF YOU HAVE A TROLLING MOTOR, don’t forget that’s a great way to weave close to the rocks and cover MANY spots; without setting ant retrieving two anchors repeatedly. Same over the nearshore reefs.
And if your trolling motor has ipilot youre really golden. I couldnt believe how great it performed.
Plenty of good advice on the anchoring part…
if you on the inside one boat to watch for is the pilot boat. That beast makes a heck of a wake and you don’t want to get surprised bny it.
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Originally posted by wstrickland1quote:
Originally posted by stickmanIF YOU HAVE A TROLLING MOTOR, don’t forget that’s a great way to weave close to the rocks and cover MANY spots; without setting ant retrieving two anchors repeatedly. Same over the nearshore reefs.
And if your trolling motor has ipilot youre really golden. I couldnt believe how great it performed.</font id=“red”>
YUP!
Opps I would say one thing for sure, if you are new to it BE CAREFUL. Its squirrelier than you realize sometimes. Note where you are in relation to the rocks or some other marker point. If you start getting too close or out of whack know what you are going to do to recover BEFORE hand.
Drifting towards the rocks with one anchor dangling and lines out is no time to come up with a plan.
Vinman
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90 HP Honda
“And if your trolling motor has ipilot youre really golden. I couldnt believe how great it performed.”
Love iPilot inshore, harbor, or nearshore. Adds much time to fishing; less time wasted on positioning the boat with anchors easy to tweak position. Best Boat $$ spent in a while.
Also like the TM batteries charged by engine alternator so topped off throughout the day.
Who here remembers being anchored up out there when the subs use to come in. Now that was a wake. Made the ship wakes look like something from a sailboat!