I would never do this for two reasons:
1) That chain (or anchor) can hang, giving you and your passengers whiplash..on top of that considering that you could sink your boat it isn't worth the risk IMO.
2) More importantly, this time of year there are plenty of steelhead already spawning...ever consider that your dragging that chain right through their redds?
Not intending to be critical, but I think these are very vaild reasons not to drag something along behind, especially reason #2.
I think all of us are guilty of the anchor dragging a foot or two after being dropped...but that is not a long, contigious drag right through the area.
Mike [/QB]
Well, that is why I wanted pros and cons....but, still not sure if that is what was originally meant about dragging an anchor?????
As far as the specific reasons you mention...1. I learned the hard way about dropping anchor in fast water....in my case, it was intentional, but I still can't remember why...cut that rope pretty dang quick. But I think in some very slow runs, the risk of whiplash is pretty non-existent, and I believe those who drag chains, do so knowing they will occassionally lose one. I don't think it would be wise to just keep the chain dragging in all types of waters.
As far as #2, if the waters you are in are prone to being used for redds, I would agree....but most steelhead don't spawn in the larger waters, so I think the key is selective use.
But don't get me wrong....I am definitely not advocating...just trying to get clarification of something I had once heard, and still wondering what the original post meant about dragging anchor...heck, I haven't even gotten the new (ok, old, but new to me) drift boat onto steelie waters yet....hoping for this weekend tho.
Rob
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