Wang anchor or similar

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April 2, 2011 at 12:01 pm #312300

badhabitfishing
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I fish less than 4 ft deep 95% of the time. There are some times I would like to stay put. Anyone use a Wang anchor or a similar style that can give me comments? And no, Im not shelling out the cash for a power pole at this time

April 2, 2011 at 12:48 pm #312317

Bass Cat Boats
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Id try to help you, but my wife might get upset if I hit Google to search for any phrases using “power, wang or pole” in the same sentence. Good luck in your hunt,. I have to admit, I looked at them as well, but just didnt want to put the bracket mounts on the boat, heres the link so everyone will know what youre talking about.http://www.wanganchor.com/Last edited by mike dominick on April 2nd, 2011, 2:04 pm, edited 1 time in total.

April 2, 2011 at 2:09 pm #312337

Bass Cat Boats
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There are others that have been used in salt water fo years, and this is what originated power poles. The spikes in any brand still are not cheap and down pressure is limited.

April 2, 2011 at 3:25 pm #312356

rlb8s
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Check out Stick It Anchor Pins at http://stickitanchorpins.com/. The 8 pole will fit in your rod locker and doubles as a push pole. You can get the pole and rope for less then $100 shipped. Seems like a viable alternative for fishing skinny water.

April 2, 2011 at 4:25 pm #312376

mike dominick
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Has anybody used either of these setups for fishing in any kind of wind or current? The bottom where Im at is sand, not sure how much bite I could get. I think the power pole advantage is the constant down pressure the hydraulics exert. Mike

April 2, 2011 at 6:24 pm #312397

BlackJack Baits
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I just made one up and it cost about $75.00 in parts and 1 hour total to fab. That is inclusive of the 10 3/4″ solid fiberglass rod. It attaches right to the trolling motor shaft and is offset 5″. Nice thing about mine is that it takes 2 seconds to attach the bracket and 2 seconds to take it off. I will post pics when I get a chance!!

April 3, 2011 at 12:31 am #312413

schodackbassman
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I there are more then a few of use interested in your project BlackJack, look forward to your pictures.

April 3, 2011 at 2:23 am #312458

Bass Cat Boats
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Back in the 70s when I fished in the reservoirs of south Louisiana in a 14 jon boat we had metal rods about 4 long with a pointed end. We had a rope about 4 long attached to the metal rod and to the boat. When we got to spot to stay we just jabbed the rod into the ground like a spear. It held the boat plenty well. Not sure if something like that would work for you.

April 3, 2011 at 1:58 pm #312476

Bass Cat Boats
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That is the old fahsioned power pole bass1958, and we all used something similar sometime probably.
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