Setting the stern anchor.

jrc · 07-05-2006, 07:54 PM

Most of the time when I anchor at a sandbar or other popular hangout, I use two anchors. If it's shallow and warm, I set the bow the usual way, drop back until I have a good scope, then I'll jump out and set the stern anchor a good ways back with my hands and feet.

But if the water is deep, after I set the front, I have trouble setting the back. I been just standing on the swim platform and throwing, but it's hard to get any distance and a good set. Usually I end dragging the stern anchor around as the wind picks up. Any hints?

07-05-2006, 07:54 PM	#1
jrc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,689 Thanks: 33 Thanked 439 Times in 249 Posts	Setting the stern anchor. Most of the time when I anchor at a sandbar or other popular hangout, I use two anchors. If it's shallow and warm, I set the bow the usual way, drop back until I have a good scope, then I'll jump out and set the stern anchor a good ways back with my hands and feet. But if the water is deep, after I set the front, I have trouble setting the back. I been just standing on the swim platform and throwing, but it's hard to get any distance and a good set. Usually I end dragging the stern anchor around as the wind picks up. Any hints?