Anchoring is a No NO

andrico · #1 22-07-2009, 12:24 AM

I don't know how others feel about this topic but i think anchoring during a comp is a no no.
I am refering to the Bream Classic at the Hopkins. There are a few boats that anchor and that has been happening throughout there comps.
By anchoring we take firstly the glamour out of the sport. We do not watch our AFC dvds, pro fishermen sitting fixed in one spot.They do not sit around like bait fishermen hoping that a fish comes along to take our lure. They motor along trying different techniques showing off there skill and ability.
I feel that is what differenciates our sport with bait fishermen, the glamour of motoring to different spots as opposed to sitting waiting.

Dowelly · #2 22-07-2009, 01:29 AM

how about when you drifting across the flats in a 35knt wind and find a school of fish. rather then drift over them and spook them you couldnt snchor up or use a power pole to stop you and catch some fish. in the end it is a comp and every fish counts.
sorry but i dont see any sence in banning anchoring

Dowelly · #3 22-07-2009, 01:30 AM

to add to that you have not seen AFC barra events????

andrico · #4 22-07-2009, 01:48 AM

You can use a sea anchor to slow your drift but again that is the skill needed to catch in those sort of conditions.

KD73 · #5 22-07-2009, 02:03 AM

Mike Starky uses a power pole which is really a modern variation of the anchor. His company also supports a lot of tournaments. You go tell him he is not fishing right and he will slap you silly with a wet guzzler

Dodgy back · #6 22-07-2009, 02:39 AM

Nothing wrong with using anchor if you need to. It's all about lure and fly fishing not , no anchoring.

Powerbream · #7 22-07-2009, 02:46 AM

Forget anchoring, Ban scent!

fushlups · #8 22-07-2009, 02:57 AM

BAN FISHING!!!!!!!!!!!!

Can't anchor at all in the Port River in Adelaide, we'll be tying up to a mangrove next time we go out.

dawson · #9 22-07-2009, 03:55 AM

mmm I don't have a problem with Anchoring, If it's what is necessary to keep in contact with the fish then I think it is a skill in itself,

Yes Dowell, They do anchor up on AFC chasing those barra over the weedbed's!

PS...Dowell I still have your copy of AFC...hehe

crabcrusher · #10 22-07-2009, 04:53 AM

There is a time and a place for the anchor, and i dont see that it should be banned.

As others have said there can be some nasty conditions that require an anchor, or there may be a case of hardware failure (Electric Problems) when there is no choice but to use the prong.
This may take the glamour out of sportfishing, but after a couple of day of working an electric, the anchor option may seem like a great idea.

The sea anchor may be a good option, but it also a great way to scare the fish off the bite.

The scented baits are another story

Dowelly · #11 22-07-2009, 05:16 AM

dawson, we can watch it again over some kipper fillets in sandwich bread camping at the place we love most later in the year

angling-addict · #12 22-07-2009, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by andrico

I am refering to the Bream Classic at the Hopkins. .

Was the comp won by anchoring???

dawson · #13 22-07-2009, 05:36 AM

Dowell,

I already have it penciled in! ...should be able to russel up some "free" herring fillets aswell..hehe BB

Powerbream · #14 22-07-2009, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by angling-addict

Was the comp won by anchoring???

It was last year mate.

Nick, Gulp is ok, it's the sh!t in little tubs that everyone smears on everything that should be banned.

gtxrally · #15 22-07-2009, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by d0weLLy

dawson, we can watch it again over some kipper fillets in sandwich bread camping at the place we love most later in the year

OOOOOHHHHHH,
Brokeback fishing

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Originally Posted by Powerbream

It was last year mate.

Nick, Gulp is ok, it's the sh!t in little tubs that everyone smears on everything that should be banned.

Aren't Gulp and scents the same thing really, 1 is added pre unpacking and the other is post, I don't really see a difference.
Dale.