Halibut Anchor Float Setup with Ring or Pulley

[dance a jig]

Looking to build an anchor system, and have seen two basic styles: 1) one where a pulley is attached to the float and the rode goes thru a pulley, but can only go one way and not back off ("EZ-Pull Marine"), or 2) one where a 7-9" diameter ring is attached to the float and the rode goes thru the ring. My understanding is in type 1, you can pull the anchor up to the chain rode, and in type 2 you can pull the anchor up to the anchor.. Is there something I am missing as I evaluate which type? What do people like best and why?

thanks. DAJ

 

[profisher]

Definitely go with the ring, less to go wrong and like you mentioned it goes right up to the anchor. Just make sure your chain weighs more than your anchor. The chain weight will prevent the anchor from dropping back to the bottom once you pull it to the surface. If anything happens to your rope ie: someone trolls to close to you and buries a hook into your rope...the pulley will jam there and now you have to pull it by hand. The ring will easy slide right on by.

 

[Rob H]

I have used both methods for many years. I much prefer using a ring to pull the anchor over an "anchor puller" of any make. I recommend using at least a 4" diameter stainless steel ring (available for ~$15 at Trotac). As stated earlier the ring will slide right to your anchor which is an advantage. The other main advantage is the ring will slide over knots or quick links on your rope so you can extend your anchor line if needed for deep anchoring. My main anchor line is 350 feet which allows me to anchor to ~220 feet. I have another 200 feet of rope with a thimble/spliced eye at each end that I can quickly add with the use of one more quick link. This will now allow me to anchor in 320 feet or more water when I want.

...Rob

 

[Theb55]

X2 ring. Slide all the way, won't loose everything if it hangs, and you can vary length of rope you put out. 200, 400, or 600 feet.

 

[Dogbreath]

The issue with the one way slide is that they only work with certain diameters of rode (depending on the make) so they can be something of a PITA.

 

[Gong Show]

We made one with a ring siezed onto a scotchman.
Works like a charm.
Bought the rings and we used some parachute cord.
It is really that easy.

GS

 

[dance a jig]

Great replys as I was leaning toward the ring before, but now I am settled on it. Thanks to all. DAJ

 

[Saxe Point]

Ring is the only way to go in my opinion.

 

[captmike]

Looking to build an anchor system, and have seen two basic styles: 1) one where a pulley is attached to the float and the rode goes thru a pulley, but can only go one way and not back off ("EZ-Pull Marine"), or 2) one where a 7-9" diameter ring is attached to the float and the rode goes thru the ring. My understanding is in type 1, you can pull the anchor up to the chain rode, and in type 2 you can pull the anchor up to the anchor.. Is there something I am missing as I evaluate which type? What do people like best and why?

thanks. DAJ

Good demo on Murphy's sportsfishing.com

 

[casper5280]

I have both and the rings win all the way. I have heard of the other set-up locking off when you go to pull and are stuck on bottom. Locking off and your ball is now locked off under water. Never has happened to me but have heard it happened to others. I would get the rings.