[Rhodes22-list] 411 on Allegheny Reservoir

[John Shulick]

Mike,

Regarding anchoring I would STRONGLY suggest you bring a pair of cheep
throwaways and leave your danforths and such home. The reservoir is a
ravenous anchor eating monster, over the last summer I lost 3 anchors
despite hours of backing over them in every direction in attempts to free
them. For a while I considered concrete blocks as at least they are
inexpensive. This year I have had success with a set of folding grappell
irons that I found at the local West Marine. They weigh 1 1/2 lbs. cost $15
ea. and look like somthing a ninja would use. I rigged a reversing line to
them and so far I haven't lost one yet. Sometimes I get drug a bit by the
wind but once these things bite you ain't movin son. Will send a picture of
them when I get back.

John 


Mike Cheung wrote:
> 
> John,
> 
> Thanks!  I've emailed you my address off list.
> 
> Regarding anchoring.  Any problems to report?  I guess my "fear" is that
> the reservoir drops off too fast to get a good single anchor set.  I guess
> I could try to "fore and aft" anchor in close to shore.  
> 
> Mike
> 
> 
> John Shulick wrote:
>> 
>> Mike,
>> 
>> I'll be at the reservoir this weekend and will try to find out the bridge
>> clearance for you. I also have a map of the lake with depths if I can't
>> get a spare I'll loan you mine send me an address to send it to.
>> 
>> John Shulick
>> 
>> 
> 
> 

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