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bstreet Ex Member	Anchors Apr 28^th, 2008 at 3:36am	Quote Print Post
	We have in the past used anchor bag form BWJ with 30-40 feet of rope attached. Works great an alternative is a basket ball goal net with the ends tied. Just add rocks when you need an anchor. Easy to portage.


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solotripper Inukshuk Offline Posts: 8126 Location: clarkston MI Joined: Mar 14^th, 2005	Re: Anchors Reply #1 - Apr 28^th, 2008 at 2:42pm	Quote Print Post
	Welcome aboard bstreet I currently use the basketball net anchor bag system and it works great. Cheap and durable.


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PhantomJug Voyageur Inukshuk Offline Posts: 2859 Location: 1/2 way there Joined: Feb 12^th, 2003	Re: Anchors Reply #2 - Apr 28^th, 2008 at 2:46pm	Quote Print Post
	Quote: Just add rocks when you need an anchor. Easy to portage. Do you take the rocks out first?


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Dr_X Inukshuk Offline Posts: 132 Location: Cary, Illinois Joined: May 29^th, 2006	Re: Anchors Reply #3 - Apr 28^th, 2008 at 2:51pm	Quote Print Post
	PJ, your acute powers of observation stupefy me. They rival that of Dr. Hannibal Lecter's. Marc


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PhantomJug Voyageur Inukshuk Offline Posts: 2859 Location: 1/2 way there Joined: Feb 12^th, 2003	Re: Anchors Reply #4 - Apr 28^th, 2008 at 6:05pm	Quote Print Post
	I'm only here to help Marc. Just ask cedarstripper.


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solotripper Inukshuk Offline Posts: 8126 Location: clarkston MI Joined: Mar 14^th, 2005	Re: Anchors Reply #5 - Apr 28^th, 2008 at 7:02pm	Quote Print Post
	PhantomJug wrote on Apr 28^th, 2008 at 6:05pm: I'm only here to help Marc. Just ask cedarstripper. That would make you "stupefyingly" Humble right


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DentonDoc Voyageur Inukshuk Offline Posts: 3468 Location: Central Texas Joined: Dec 27^th, 2003	Re: Anchors Reply #6 - Apr 28^th, 2008 at 8:48pm	Quote Print Post
	Quote: We have in the past used anchor bag form BWJ with 30-40 feet of rope attached. Works great an alternative is a basket ball goal net with the ends tied. Just add rocks when you need an anchor. Easy to portage. I did a search ... and this seems to be a good idea ... a good idea in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 ... and now in 2008. Good ideas seem to be timeless. WELCOME ABOARD! dd


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Old Salt Inukshuk Offline Posts: 4871 Location: Crossville, TN Joined: Jun 17^th, 2004	Re: Anchors Reply #7 - Apr 29^th, 2008 at 12:37am	Quote Print Post
	[/quote] I did a search ... and this seems to be a good idea ... a good idea in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 ... and now in 2008. Good ideas seem to be timeless. WELCOME ABOARD! dd [/quote] ...and the most amazing thing is... (drumroll please) neither PJ nor I suggested it! (bang cymbals, squeeze the pipes)


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drummerguy2 Ex Member	Re: Anchors Reply #8 - May 9^th, 2008 at 6:18pm	Quote Print Post
	You hard-core light travelers (I'm not one of those...I'll pack beer sometimes) are NOT going to like this idea. I use an old window sash weight. It has a eye hole to tie or carabiner a rope to, it is skinny and can slide into a pack very nicely, and the weight (2-4#) is just right for holding a canoe. My partner hates this idea, but I'm the one carrying it. I don't bring lots of clothes anymore, I found I just didn't wear them. The reason I don't use a mesh anchor with rocks is sometimes they get stuck between rocks, and it takes some pulling to get it out. The thin anchor I use is great for mud, rocks and weeds.


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solotripper Inukshuk Offline Posts: 8126 Location: clarkston MI Joined: Mar 14^th, 2005	Re: Anchors Reply #9 - May 9^th, 2008 at 7:54pm	Quote Print Post
	Quote: I use an old window sash weight. It has a eye hole to tie or carabiner a rope to, it is skinny and can slide into a pack very nicely, and the weight (2-4#) is just right for holding a canoe. My partner hates this idea, but I'm the one carrying it. I don't bring lots of clothes anymore, I found I just didn't wear them. Sooo, you'd be the naked guy with the sash weight anchor Many old school walleye fisherman on the Detroit River use the sash weight to drift along with the anchor just barely hitting bottom. Are you sure your partners displeasure wasn't caused by you "accidentally" slipping the anchor into "his" pack


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Jim J Solo Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1195 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Joined: Apr 6^th, 2007	Re: Anchors Reply #10 - May 11^th, 2008 at 4:15pm	Quote Print Post
	Equal weight of log chain works great for a canoe anchor. But I'll use the old mesh bag and local rocks for tripping.


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RedOwl Inukshuk Offline Posts: 178 Location: slumbs of hopkins Joined: Dec 17^th, 2006	Re: Anchors Reply #11 - May 12^th, 2008 at 4:09am	Quote Print Post
	WOW!...puts my meat grinder anchor idea to shame. //windsailor


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drummerguy2 Ex Member	Re: Anchors Reply #12 - May 12^th, 2008 at 4:19pm	Quote Print Post
	I could be that guy, but I'm rarely naked in the BWCA. I usually go in mid-May (I'm headed out in four days!) and it's a bit cool for that activity.


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buz Jr. Member Offline Posts: 83 Joined: May 18^th, 2006	Re: Anchors Reply #13 - May 12^th, 2008 at 6:00pm	Quote Print Post
	Hey, could you carry in some firewood for me? Glad that works the way you want, I have enough gadget weight packed that I have to use the rock/bball net way, otherwise the pack would sink the boat.


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Jim J Solo Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1195 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Joined: Apr 6^th, 2007	Re: Anchors Reply #14 - May 13^th, 2008 at 4:46pm	Quote Print Post
	But I'll use the old mesh bag and local rocks for tripping.


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cedarstripper Inukshuk Offline Posts: 124 Location: Cincinnati Joined: Nov 9^th, 2005	Re: Anchors Reply #15 - May 13^th, 2008 at 6:33pm	Quote Print Post
	Marc, It's not just "help" you get from PJ...it is a virtual healing of the mind. Cedarstripper


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Paddlin_Bill Lurker Offline Posts: 6 Location: Lexington, KY Joined: Mar 23^rd, 2009	Re: Anchors Reply #16 - Mar 25^th, 2009 at 2:43am	Quote Print Post
	I prefer to bring two 20 lb mushroom achors from the bass boat. One at each end really secures a canoe.


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marlin55388 Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1230 Location: Watertown, MN Joined: Mar 6^th, 2009	Re: Anchors Reply #17 - Mar 26^th, 2009 at 2:40pm	Quote Print Post
	I bring my BFH and a hand bit and find a appropriate rock...the girlfriend carries the BFH and the hand bit, she holds the bit too. I also use a small section of old garden hose as a sleeve through the hole in the rock so the rope doesn't wear out. Need the rope....facilitates the hose's second purpose.


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Pax Inukshuk Offline Posts: 141 Location: Woodville, WI Joined: Oct 10^th, 2002	Re: Anchors Reply #18 - Mar 29^th, 2009 at 5:11pm	Quote Print Post
	Old onion bag filled with rocks. Does double-duty as a great place to cool down our drinks!!!


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Kingfisher Voyageur Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1814 Joined: Mar 8^th, 2004	Re: Anchors Reply #19 - Mar 29^th, 2009 at 5:28pm	Quote Print Post
	Pax wrote on Mar 29^th, 2009 at 5:11pm: Old onion bag filled with rocks. Does double-duty as a great place to cool down our drinks!!! I've started using one of these too. I store it jammed into the end cap of the canoe so it's always handy when I want it. Also find that my 25' painter is often enough anchor rope. If not I add the 25' from the other end.


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Fishpig Inukshuk Offline Posts: 96 Location: Cambridge MN Joined: Apr 7^th, 2009	Re: Anchors Reply #20 - Apr 8^th, 2009 at 1:18pm	Quote Print Post
	you gotta be kidding


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