Stakeout Stik Vs. Anchor Question

[kenny]

I was just looking at BS Little's web site. I noticed that at the bottom there is a disclaimer sort of. It says "Please note that StakeOut Stiks are NOT an USCG approved anchor".
I think I know, but does that mean I have to carry an anchor as well as the Stik?

[Williep]

Kenny, I don't think an anchor is a requirement but then again I may be wrong. I'll ask when I go to the boat show today.

http://199.236.110.33/nauticalknowhow/reqequip.htm

[FlatoutFishin]

I'd always carry one just in case. Course, all that lead in your *** should be good enough!

[Williep]

I think I found the answer and it stated, an anchor is recommended but not required.

[WestEndAngler]

I always bring an anchor its always on the boat.

[Robalo]

Coming back to Hopedale LA. years ago from Breton Island, we came across some guys that were broke down and offered to pull them in-they had someone coming but they didn't have an anchor-we carry two, so we lent them one so they would be able to sit while waiting for their buds. If offshore, I carry two just in case.

[txwhaler 22]

Kenny you are not required to have an anchor

[Explorer21]

Bring both, I ran over my SOS once and would have had to go home if I did not have the rusty anchor!

[Explorer21]

And BTW, the SOS is sometimes hard to get into hard sand.

[RonE]

If your motor fails and you are drifting towards the rocks in deep water, which would be better, an anchor that you can deploy in an emergency situation or a stick?

The stake out stick is great but it only replaces an anchor in shallow water.

[TXXpress]

I use Brian's SOS. One of the best upgrades on our boat.

I do have an anchor as a back up. I fish some deep areas from time to time that require its use.

[coachlaw]

Yep, don't throw away your anchor. You'll still need it for deep water. I love my stakeout stik, and so does everyone else. Darn near half the folks on this board have used it.

[Milkjug]

I would probably set both out if I was leaving the boat for a wade.

[kenny]

Thanks for the responses. I know the water I fish and I don't need an anchor in West Bay. If I travel I take the anchor.....

[FlatoutFishin]

Thanks for the responses. I know the water I fish and I don't need an anchor in West Bay. If I travel I take the anchor.....

You are one stubborn SOB!