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#6888509 - 11/28/11 03:21 PM drift anchor
abudude Offline
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Registered: 06/01/09
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what size drift anchor would be about right for a 16' 54"wide(at bottom)alum.boat


Edited by abudude (11/28/11 03:21 PM)
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#6888527 - 11/28/11 03:27 PM Re: drift anchor [Re: abudude]
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anywhere from 25 inches to 50 inches, depending on the wind/current.

Here's a handy tutorial on using "drift socks" or "sea anchors"

http://www.lindyfishingtackle.com/fishingresources/articles/fishingbaitandtackle/putasockinit
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#6888635 - 11/28/11 03:55 PM Re: drift anchor [Re: abudude]
abudude Offline
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thanks,that was some good info

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#6888950 - 11/28/11 05:18 PM Re: drift anchor [Re: abudude]
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The redneck way is to use a 5 gallon bucket with a few holes in the bottom.
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