Sea Anchor Size and type

bajakian · 03-24-2008, 07:48 PM

I am thinking about getting a sea anchor and would like some suggestions for brand and size of anchor. I have a 34 ft Venture that is ten thousand pounds fully fueled and will use the anchor primarily for drift fishing. When I look at paratech anchors, they recommend a twelve to fifteen foot anchor which seems like it would get in the way when fishing and be a pain to deploy. I suspect that they recommend that size for use in storms more than for drift fishing but I am unsure what size I can get that is big enough to work and small enough to not be in the way. Is anybody with a similarly sized boat using a sea anchor that they are happy with from a performance and quality perspective and can recommend it? Thanks in advance for your help.

Richard

Nick C · 03-24-2008, 07:52 PM

9' Wave Tamer.... Get with Tek (JahMussa)... he'll get you set up.

miamiangler1 · 03-24-2008, 08:09 PM

when fishing with just2fish ... there are times we use his sea anchor .. which is actualy a small parachut .. not sure what it is called ... spans about 9ft ... sure slows down the boat ... but does get in the way of fishing at times ... in rough water it`s a pain to pull it back in ...

Nick C · 03-24-2008, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by miamiangler1

in rough water it`s a pain to pull it back in ...

Make a trip line.

miamiangler1 · 03-24-2008, 08:46 PM

It`s got one ...

NightCrawler · 03-24-2008, 09:04 PM

yeah, got mine from tek. Works well, not the stoping power of a parachute but practical. I think he said it comes in large sizes. Mines the magnum series

Relentless33 · 03-24-2008, 09:31 PM

Red team numark from bass pro. It has a weighted bottom and floated top so it sits right and have never had a problem in roush seas.

DORADOsteve · 03-24-2008, 09:34 PM

A twelve foot Paratech will certainly put the brakes on your drift.

Do go with a sea anchor vs. drift sock.

The Wave Tamers have some pretty nice features as well, seems as if you cant go wrong with either.

CARBEN COPY · 03-24-2008, 11:50 PM

I personally like the old fashioned bucket and rope, seems to be just right

PURPLE FEVER · 03-25-2008, 10:03 AM

The Jim Bouy liferaft sea anchor works well on my 34SV.I think you can get one thru land&sea.

bajakian · 03-25-2008, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by PURPLE FEVER

The Jim Bouy liferaft sea anchor works well on my 34SV.I think you can get one thru land&sea.

Purple Fever-What size is the sea anchor that you use?

PURPLE FEVER · 03-25-2008, 12:46 PM

I think it is the 6 foot model. Google Jim Bouy sea anchors. It is the largest model.I find it much easier to fish around although it is not as efficient as a paratech.Its the model 929 36" by 72"

Tuna Devil · 03-25-2008, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CARBEN COPY

I personally like the old fashioned bucket and rope, seems to be just right

I don't understand your title on this post.

Ivan11 · 03-25-2008, 09:46 PM

Coastal Parachute Sea Anchor at Para-Anchor.com

thats the link of what i have, i have the smallest one for my 21fter, its pretty much just like being anchored up. the quality of the fiorentino is much better then the paratech.

RiskTaker · 03-26-2008, 12:37 PM

Richard,

The 9 foot Paratech is a good compromise if you want only one for fishing and a reasonable Sea anchor for safety. Conway has a 9' model on his vessel should you have the desire to sea-trial it. It is quite effective yet manageable in fairly short order. We always "pull the bag" with a fish hook-up so it does not get in the way no matter what. But it is a little more effort to deploy the "big bobber" lines.

From multiple paratech users I have had the opportunity to fish with, the most proficient users have a float that holds the trip line up on the surface and the trip line stays attached to the boat for fishing purposes.

Indeed, for a safety sea anchor where the period of the waves can spread out a bit, much more scope than your fishing setup is required and your trip line can hang free in the sea, with a float at the bitter end.

Nick C · 03-26-2008, 01:19 PM

The Paratech does a good job of stopping the boat, but I do find it's just too in the way as opposed to the wave tamer. It's also seems to tangle up after pulling the trip line a few times.
Now for sailfishing and keeping the bow into the waves while flying kites off the stern, the paratech is the bomb!

Max'd Out · 03-29-2008, 09:50 AM

I have an 18 foot Para-Tech. I've tried a 12 footer, but it barely slows down the boat. Works for me.

Disco Lady · 03-29-2008, 10:17 AM

COÑO!!!!!! THAT BUCKET TRICK! IS OLD SCHOOL DON'T LAUGH IT WORKS.IF YOU CAN'T AFFORD A SEA ANCHORE IS THE SHEAPEST TRICK IN THE BOOK.I ALSO USE A SMALL COOLER BACK IN MY DAYS.

B767 · 03-29-2008, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Disco Lady

COÑO!!!!!! THAT BUCKET TRICK! IS OLD SCHOOL DON'T LAUGH IT WORKS.IF YOU CAN'T AFFORD A SEA ANCHORE IS THE SHEAPEST TRICK IN THE BOOK.I ALSO USE A SMALL COOLER BACK IN MY DAYS.

SI!!!! It does work!!!!

weekendbender · 03-29-2008, 11:20 AM

My buddy Will - Bonnie and Clyde, has a 12 ft parartech and it really is an awesome sea anchor. It depolys very easily but it could get in the way of a hot fish. We have not had a problem pulling it in with the trip line though. He has a 33 hydrasport and the paratech does the trick. In my opinion with the size of your boat you should go for the paratech. Good luck.

03-24-2008, 07:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
bajakian Hooked Up Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ocean Ridge, Fl Boat: Venture 34 Best Catch: 300 lb Yellow fin Tuna, Blue Marlin 240 lbs on 30 lb test, 423 lb Swordfish Occupation: MD Posts: 932	Sea Anchor Size and type I am thinking about getting a sea anchor and would like some suggestions for brand and size of anchor. I have a 34 ft Venture that is ten thousand pounds fully fueled and will use the anchor primarily for drift fishing. When I look at paratech anchors, they recommend a twelve to fifteen foot anchor which seems like it would get in the way when fishing and be a pain to deploy. I suspect that they recommend that size for use in storms more than for drift fishing but I am unsure what size I can get that is big enough to work and small enough to not be in the way. Is anybody with a similarly sized boat using a sea anchor that they are happy with from a performance and quality perspective and can recommend it? Thanks in advance for your help. Richard

03-24-2008, 07:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
Nick C Grander Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 900-1600' of water Boat: 25' Bluewater(Rough C's) Best Catch: est. 120lb Tarpon on 16lb tippet(fight time was 12 min) Occupation: Squid rigger Posts: 2,118	9' Wave Tamer.... Get with Tek (JahMussa)... he'll get you set up. __________________ "Put your buoys out... we're comin' in HOT!"

03-24-2008, 09:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
NightCrawler Hooked Up Join Date: May 2005 Location: pompano Boat: fishing Posts: 503	yeah, got mine from tek. Works well, not the stoping power of a parachute but practical. I think he said it comes in large sizes. Mines the magnum series __________________ A long life may not be good enough, but a good life is long enough.

03-24-2008, 09:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
DORADOsteve Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Singer Island, FL Posts: 545	A twelve foot Paratech will certainly put the brakes on your drift. Do go with a sea anchor vs. drift sock. The Wave Tamers have some pretty nice features as well, seems as if you cant go wrong with either. __________________ Specializing in swordfish charters doradosteve@bellsouth.net

03-24-2008, 11:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
CARBEN COPY Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 298	Dick I personally like the old fashioned bucket and rope, seems to be just right

03-24-2008, 08:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
miamiangler1 Grander Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: north miami, keystone point Boat: ,live bait ,deep dropping,swordfishing Best Catch: 7ft sailfish on 10#test with diawaBG20, 100#tarpon on 6#test baitcaster bass rod Occupation: selfemployed,real estate, painter,model builder Posts: 1,511	when fishing with just2fish ... there are times we use his sea anchor .. which is actualy a small parachut .. not sure what it is called ... spans about 9ft ... sure slows down the boat ... but does get in the way of fishing at times ... in rough water it`s a pain to pull it back in ...

03-24-2008, 08:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
miamiangler1 Grander Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: north miami, keystone point Boat: ,live bait ,deep dropping,swordfishing Best Catch: 7ft sailfish on 10#test with diawaBG20, 100#tarpon on 6#test baitcaster bass rod Occupation: selfemployed,real estate, painter,model builder Posts: 1,511	It`s got one ...

03-24-2008, 09:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
Relentless33 Grander Join Date: Apr 2006 Best Catch: 81" sword Posts: 2,922	Red team numark from bass pro. It has a weighted bottom and floated top so it sits right and have never had a problem in roush seas.

03-25-2008, 10:03 AM	#10 (permalink)
PURPLE FEVER Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: pompano beach,fla. Posts: 374	The Jim Bouy liferaft sea anchor works well on my 34SV.I think you can get one thru land&sea.

03-25-2008, 12:46 PM	#12 (permalink)
PURPLE FEVER Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: pompano beach,fla. Posts: 374	I think it is the 6 foot model. Google Jim Bouy sea anchors. It is the largest model.I find it much easier to fish around although it is not as efficient as a paratech.Its the model 929 36" by 72" Last edited by PURPLE FEVER : 03-25-2008 at 02:07 PM.

03-25-2008, 09:46 PM	#14 (permalink)
Ivan11 Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: miami fl Boat: dusky 21 =( Best Catch: #130lb sword (est), 80lb sailfish Occupation: firefighter/paramedic Posts: 334	Coastal Parachute Sea Anchor at Para-Anchor.com thats the link of what i have, i have the smallest one for my 21fter, its pretty much just like being anchored up. the quality of the fiorentino is much better then the paratech. __________________ ive been consumed by the darkside! http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...did=885 22296 for more pics =)

03-26-2008, 12:37 PM	#15 (permalink)
RiskTaker Grander Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pompano Beach, Florida, USA Best Catch: Had one once, then it took the boat away Posts: 1,962	The 9 foot Paratech is a good compromise Richard, The 9 foot Paratech is a good compromise if you want only one for fishing and a reasonable Sea anchor for safety. Conway has a 9' model on his vessel should you have the desire to sea-trial it. It is quite effective yet manageable in fairly short order. We always "pull the bag" with a fish hook-up so it does not get in the way no matter what. But it is a little more effort to deploy the "big bobber" lines. From multiple paratech users I have had the opportunity to fish with, the most proficient users have a float that holds the trip line up on the surface and the trip line stays attached to the boat for fishing purposes. Indeed, for a safety sea anchor where the period of the waves can spread out a bit, much more scope than your fishing setup is required and your trip line can hang free in the sea, with a float at the bitter end.

03-26-2008, 01:19 PM	#16 (permalink)
Nick C Grander Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 900-1600' of water Boat: 25' Bluewater(Rough C's) Best Catch: est. 120lb Tarpon on 16lb tippet(fight time was 12 min) Occupation: Squid rigger Posts: 2,118	The Paratech does a good job of stopping the boat, but I do find it's just too in the way as opposed to the wave tamer. It's also seems to tangle up after pulling the trip line a few times. Now for sailfishing and keeping the bow into the waves while flying kites off the stern, the paratech is the bomb! __________________ "Put your buoys out... we're comin' in HOT!"

03-29-2008, 09:50 AM	#17 (permalink)
Max'd Out Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Miami Beach Boat: Contender 33T Best Catch: 103" Sword Occupation: Real Estate/ Mortgages Posts: 211	I have an 18 foot Para-Tech. I've tried a 12 footer, but it barely slows down the boat. Works for me. __________________

03-29-2008, 10:17 AM	#18 (permalink)
Disco Lady Grander Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,931	COÑO!!!!!! THAT BUCKET TRICK! IS OLD SCHOOL DON'T LAUGH IT WORKS.IF YOU CAN'T AFFORD A SEA ANCHORE IS THE SHEAPEST TRICK IN THE BOOK.I ALSO USE A SMALL COOLER BACK IN MY DAYS.

03-29-2008, 11:20 AM	#20 (permalink)
weekendbender Hooked Up Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Boat: Contender 25' Twin 200 Yamis Best Catch: Never enough Occupation: 401k Sales Posts: 130	My buddy Will - Bonnie and Clyde, has a 12 ft parartech and it really is an awesome sea anchor. It depolys very easily but it could get in the way of a hot fish. We have not had a problem pulling it in with the trip line though. He has a 33 hydrasport and the paratech does the trick. In my opinion with the size of your boat you should go for the paratech. Good luck. __________________ A man's got to believe in something, I believe I'll go fishing.

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