Swaying movement at Anchor

[Ray]

I have a 16ft. V bottom fishing boat. My Anchor is Diamond shaped and is 60lbs. It is mounted on the bow of the boat. When I am anchored down my boat sways from side to side real bad especially in the wind or fast currants. I don't let out a whole lot of rope just enough to hold the boat, Maybe that's my problem. If some one could help me make some fine adjustments please HELP. Thanks, Ray:D

[Foxy Carp]

Depending on where you're fishing, you could just cast another anchor off the stern. This should help some if the ropes are tight.

[Getaway]

Sometimes perch fishing we anchor off the back of the boat. This keeps the boat really straight, but in wavy conditions could be dangerous in a small boat. Try an extra anchor off the stern first.

[TSS Caddis]

I'm assuming your in the river?

Do you keep your motor down?

[ESOX]

2 anchors off the bow, each set 45 degrees off the bow will stop sway in a small boat without the inherent dangers of stern anchoring in a small boat.

[Ray]

Originally posted by TSS Caddis
I'm assuming your in the river?

Do you keep your motor down?
Yes, I am in the River.

No I do not leave the motor down. Will that make a difference. I hate to get snagged up into the prop.

[TSS Caddis]

Leaving your motor down should make a world of difference.

[Ray]

Thanks you guys I will try some of those tactics this weekend on the St. Joe River. Ray:D

[Ray]

Yes you are right. Keeping the Motor down helped a lot. Thanks;)

[Cap'nJon]

Also remember to put out 3 to 5 times lenght of anchor line to the depth of water in calm, and 5 to 7 times in rough water...:D