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Old 06-23-2009, 07:34 AM   #5
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Originally Posted by striperman36 View Post
I've drilled a 1/2" hole in the anchor down by the fluke pivot. I shackled the chain there and secure the chain to the anchor shaft with 100 lb mono. If it is stuck I drive over it the mono snaps and the anchor swings free.

I also fender with 14" buoy balls, I have one of the anchor line rings that goes over the line, most of the tuna guys use them to pull the anchor up, also works well to free an anchor , the anchor shaft goes through the ring and all you have to do is wind in the line.
Works very well.
We rig it that way for blackfish, using heavy cable ties instead of mono.
In conjunction with the ball rig, it works great.
Just don't go to something to heavy, otherwise it will be tough to break in a small boat!!!
Also, make sure you drag it enough to catch the anchor in the ring, then you can back down on the line without the anchor dropping back to the bottom. makes it alot easier with a larger anchor and 20ft of chain.

Bryan

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