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Ruby Red Lip
 
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I was wondering how to go about anchoring on a reef or natural bottom at the edge to do some bottom fishing? All we do is troll when we are out, but I plan to spend some time bottom bumping this year to bring home some more fish on the slow trolling days. I've seen plenty of folks anchored on the edge and was wondering how to do it? I know there is more to it than just dropping anchor and fishing. How do you handle wind, current, depth to position yourself in the right spot? Thanks in advance for some help.
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| I recommend getting a bandit bouy as well.
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Ruby Red Lip
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IMHO Billybob's way is the best, trust your instruments.
My problem with the bouy is that it is constantly getting hung while fishing. It does help as a visual aid but... I have been with people who set the bouy say 30' off the spot and use it as a visual aid. Little too much for my feeble mind to keep up with.
BB is also right about the chain, you can almost never have too much. If you use a windlass as I do invest in a freefall windlass.
All of this is to say a little practice goes a very long way.
Good luck!!
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Grouper
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I wouldn't anchor on a good spot
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Grouper
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Theres some spots in those areas I don't want anyone else to get
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Billybob (2/18/2008)
Get on the spot with your GPS and verify that you see the fish you want to catch. Shut down the motors for 3-5 minutes and drift. Then look at the track line on your GPS and run STRAIGHT up it and due past the "spot" I like to run about 150 to 200 feet past. Drop anchor and drift or back down straight on the same line. Stop the boat about 30 feet short of where you want to ultimately end up.
KEYS: AMPLE ANCHOR (I use a danforth, but a Bruce or other adequate anchor is great) MAKE SURE it's "Oversized" for what the anchor manufacturer reccommends. I have a 28 foot boat and use an 18# anchor. NEXT KEY: use PLENTY OF CHAIN...HEAVY CHAIN! This reduces the amount of rope that you'll need to get the angle right on the anchor. I use 18-20 FEET (I know some people will say WAY to MUCH others will say NOT ENOUGH!) OH by the way invest in a GOOD ANCHOR RING and BALL (OVERSIZED BALL TOO for when you get hung in the rocks) You'll be glad you did after hauling in that 40# or more of anchor and chain a coupla times Great advice!!!
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| isnt there an reef anchor? should that be used? Kevin
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Just One Fish (2/20/2008)
isnt there an reef anchor? should that be used? Kevin We have the Mighty Mite reef/wreck anchor - it has worked for us anchoring anywhere (so far!  ) PS- You don't have to worry about getting hung up in rocks, wrecks, etc. and losing it. Put the boat in reverse and she has popped loose every time. :-)
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