FISHING TIP # 713

QUICK RELEASE ANCHOR

When I am fishing alone or when I expect to hook a really big fish, I like to use a QUICK RELEASE ANCHOR.   I’ve rigged quick releases several ways in the past but I now use the method shown below.

The quick release line is secured to the bow cleat and has an eye in the opposite end.  The length of the quick release line must be short enough so that it cannot get into the propeller.

The anchor line has an eye spliced in the bitter end, just above a crab trap buoy.  The quick release line is secured to the bow cleat, passes through the eye in the anchor line and is looped over either spring line cleat.

When you need to cast off the anchor in a hurry, simply remove the quick release line from the spring line cleat. And the anchor line loop slides off the quick release line and held afloat by the buoy.

I have a similar rig on my kayak.

Don’t forget to pick up your anchor later.

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