Tip: You MUST have enough chain to equal
your boat’s length. However, 1 ½ times
to 2 times the length works best.
Anchor Line (Rode) Scope Rule of Thumb:
You need a minimum of 1/3 more line than
depth. For instance, to anchor in
300-feet of depth you will need at least
400-feet of line, depending on winds &
currents. Remember, safety first. If
your anchor drags bottom, play out more
line to increase the scope. You can also
use your trolling motor to move your
boat side to side and too reposition
if wind or
current moves you off your hotspot.
Additionally, if current or wind shift
your boats position try cleating your
anchor line to either the port or
starboard bow cleat. This will swing you
in the opposite direction of your
cleated anchor line.
If the bite dies off, before moving play
out 50 feet of anchor line and give it
an additional 30 to 60 minutes fishing
time. This technique has produced dozens
of halibut for me. This technique puts
your baits and lures down current, and
into range of halibut moving into your
scent field. |