Disc Brakes on a Drift Boat // Tornado Anchors

Tornado Anchors - redsflyfishing.com/products/t...

[@TooLucky406]

$180!.... that's chump changes in the fly fishing world!.. Lol! Would like to see it in action. Nice review thus far!

[@johntuttle9544]

Ha, the guy proly has a dozen $900 rods lol.

[@stephensmith5856]

Can you only put them on "nice" boats? Also choose a knot that slips down onto the anchor ring and you will greatly reduce the swing of the anchor.

[@mikemcnamara3777]

You might try a thimble and an anchor knot.

[@boashna]

you need a 2ft leader chain to protect it from cuts and nicks .

[@tlpoutdoorsman]

What???

[@ksingleton101]

The nylon rope looked as if it was fraying? I realize that isn't a problem with the anchor but might be a problem none the less if you lose it?

[@redsflyshop]

Oh no that was just the tag end, that is a brand new rope.

[@washburnbilly]

Do they make a winch for a stern drop anchor system, with the pullies in play? Or just a direct drop? I put a motor on my drift boat so it kinda switched things up. Just curious if there's something out there that you know of.

[@tonysaabyc]

Great review! I have a 12'x 58" River Rat. Do you think I could get away with the 24lb anchor or should I go bigger with the 30 or 35?

[@onisgagan2481]

I have an 11 1/2 foot Watermaster Bruin and run the 24lb. I’m in Montana on some good size rivers, never had an issue so far…

[@tonysaabyc]

@@onisgagan2481 thank you!

[@redsflyshop]

I run both the 14# and 18# on two different WM Bruin boats (slightly smaller than your boat) and either is fine. I personally like a light anchor, so I would max at 24#, that will be a great match! We're ready to ship it, shop here - redsflyfishing.com/products/tornado-anchors-1

[@garrettgadget]

Great review of an interesting product, and helpful tips, too! I suggest a double-turn half hitch for a tighter connection without the bowline loop/tag end which could get hung-up...

[@redsflyshop]

Ok good idea, I think I can picture that yes.

[@cachi-7878]

Does it have ball bearings so those plates spin so freely?

[@redsflyshop]

No, it has sort of a sleeve in the center. It works quite well its pretty impressive actually. No rocks or gravel have interrupted it's movement.

[@helok9]

I was just watching trout tv and saw this guy fishing with Hilary Hutcheson and realized it was Joe!

[@redsflyshop]

oh that's funny, thanks for watching!

[@tlpoutdoorsman]

So this is better than a 30 pound pyramid lead?

[@redsflyshop]

Oh my gosh yes. It's grabby. Especially in gravel that is a bit softer. The sharp edges bite very well.

[@adambeyer731]

@@redsflyshop You still running the same anchor in the video a year ago? Havent had to replace it yet??

[@redsflyshop]

@@adambeyer731 Same anchor. Love that Tornado.