Anchor system for springer fishing and sturgeon.

[spinner]

I want to set up my 17 ft Arima Seachaser for an anchoring system to fish for springers and sturgeon on the Columbia River. I would appreciate any input from those who have set up their boats for this type of anchor system. Thank you very much.

  Spinner

[StreamFixer]

Years ago Woody posted a good 'How To' thread for rigging an anchor system for the Columbia.  I have found it to work well since... 

I am sure you can find it if you look and are really interested.

StreamFixer

[amazing grace]

I am thinking of buying an Anchor caddy nest for my SE. But I will need to remove a cleat and anchor light to do so. So put on hold for now and am re-evaluating.    It will make a great set up for a columbia river anchor system.

[Threeweight]

Good thread here...

http://www.arimaowners.com/index.php?topic=2165.0

Anchoring in swift current is the achilles heel of Arima's, due to the bow access issue on the larger hulls (well, unless you have a Sea Pacer).  The systems discussed in that thread will get you a workable, pretty safe solution, but you will never be able to anchor in a hog line with the same precision as an open bow boat.

[StreamFixer]

Spinner   

Take a look at this post by Woody and Jeanne

http://arimaowners.com/index.php?topic=179.0

and here is a discussion for carrying your anchor

http://arimaowners.com/index.php?topic=1996.0

Lots of good information on our website, just need the patience to go find it...

StreamFixer

[BruceL2_Fish]

Really good information on getting set up.  You guys rock!

[Fishin Machine]

I setup my anchor up like LvrWurst. It works well and I don't have a issue.

http://www.arimaowners.com/index.php?topic=10409.msg120961#msg120961

FM