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NJ Saltwater Fishing Reports and Information => Helping Each Other Out => Topic started by: Capt. Ed on May 08, 2007, 08:53:41 AM

Title: Reef Anchor
Post by: Capt. Ed on May 08, 2007, 08:53:41 AM

Hi,

Some folks have asked me to put up a description of how to make an inexpensive reef anchor.

The picture and instructions are below, taken from the, "A Guide to Fishing and Diving NJ Reefs." BTW, if you are a boat fisherman, you should have this book. It is $20 and all proceeds go back into the reef program. The Fisherman magazine is having a special while supplies last for $15, if you pick it up at their facility in Pt. Pleasant.

I may add the following:

1. I would pour cement into the tube to weight it.

2. I would use at least 5 ft. of anchor chain.

3. I would get a bag to put this in as rebar rusts quickly and stains.

4. I would buy an aluminum one if you plan to use this a lot.

5. When (not if) the rebar ebnds, just bang it back into palce with a hammer.

6. NEVER ANCHOR FROM THE STERN!!!

Good luck,

Capt. Ed

Title: Re: Reef Anchor
Post by: Hotrod on May 08, 2007, 03:31:16 PM

Thanks Ed..  we were looking for that TT^

Title: Re: Reef Anchor
Post by: ped579 on May 08, 2007, 05:51:36 PM

Ed your pattern is nice and simple others I've seen required welding which most people don't have access too.  That fits in with my moto KISS, Keep It Simple Stupid...

Time wise half an afternoon tops to complete the project.  Sweet...

Paul