Reef Anchor

[Mr Rob]

Thought a few members with larger boats might be interested.

I had been using the commercially available reef anchor but kept straightening them out in heaver conditions.

We all know how frustrating it is when the anchor drags.

So, I make the call to a mate (pro reef fisher) and he suggests the following.

My mate uses a smaller model and hasnt lost one yet.

You must use the trip though. A thin piece of rope is the go.

For interest sake does anyone use a similar anchor? If so send pic and thoughts.

Edited April 14, 2010 by Mr Rob

[olitay]

looks like it should be thrown at a dart board mate!.... let us know how it goes.

[rickb]

Thought a few members with larger boats might be interested.

I had been using the commercially available reef anchor but kept straightening them out in heaver conditions.

We all know how frustrating it is when the anchor drags.

So, I make the call to a mate (pro reef fisher) and he suggests the following.

Have only had it a month, but so far so good. It is a good bit heaver and is doing the job well.

My mate uses a smaller model and hasn’t lost one yet.

You must use the trip though. A thin piece of rope is the go.

Will let you know if I lose it.

For interest sake does anyone use a similar anchor? If so send pic and thoughts.

Hi Mr Rob, I have always used the plough,the trip is a cable tie

wrapped 3 times around the chain,we fish a lot at night in heavy seas

and has not let go or failed us yet.

cheers Rick.

[jewgaffer]

That's an interesting looking anchor Mr Rob, Do you think it would hold on well enough as a sand and mud type anchor in fast currents and how would it go in hard gravel compared to a reef, an allrounder like a sarca or the more popular plough anchor?

Hi Rick, for tripping your own anchors, do you just use fairly loose, finer cable ties as such or use the one or a couple of the ordinary ties, do you mate? i.e. the ones with plastic coating over fine wire like they use to tie up plastic bags...

Cheers

jewgaffer

[rickb]

That's an interesting looking anchor Mr Rob, Do you think it would hold on well enough as a sand and mud type anchor in fast currents and how would it go in hard gravel compared to a reef, an allrounder like a sarca or the more popular plough anchor?

Hi Rick, for tripping your own anchors, do you just use fairly loose, finer cable ties as such or use the one or a couple of the ordinary ties, do you mate? i.e. the ones with plastic coating over fine wire like they use to tie up plastic bags...

Cheers

jewgaffer

Hi jewgaffer, Mate the ties are normal Nylon-66

4.8x300mm.I just wrap around 3 times.

I tried 2 ties wrapped 3 times and nearly had the arse end underwater

trying to break them, so now just use the 1 and works great.

cheers Rick.

[lighthouse2k]

That anchor is called the malloolaba pick. Its popular in queensland I think and is probably the best reef anchor from what I have heard. I have one but haven't used it much.

[Mr Rob]

Hi Mr Rob, I have always used the plough,the trip is a cable tie

wrapped 3 times around the chain,we fish a lot at night in heavy seas

and has not let go or failed us yet.

cheers Rick.

Thanks Rick

Had Tried the cable tie before but kept breaking.

I never thought to go around a few times, but it makes good sense to me. Will give it a go.

Jewgaffer

I wouldn’t want to trust it as a sand anchor. With the addition of a few flutes mabe.