Andrew, thanks for the input, will be launching at Kalama laugh , I'd rather not end up finding out there is only 3" of water over the sand bar eek LOL. That's a great story about the launch, LOL, I will be there Thurs. AM, leaving here at 3:00am.
I picked up 300' of rope and a buoy, was going to try my extra 35# can style anchor but I will go to Joes tomorrow and pick up the anchor you have suggested. You never know, this may be the first of many trips so I may as well have the gear I need. Thanks again for all the help . Take care. Sad to say I only have one free day out of a week off to fish cry Good fishing to all

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