Learning this could SAVE YOUR LIFE! How to Anchor a Boat in the Ocean

Learning how to Anchor a boat could save your life in the ocean. I'll show a few anchoring tips and tricks on what to look for to have a successful time trying to anchor.
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[@knutkleven5939]

“The drone just sank to the bottom of the ocean.. but that’s alright” you know.. I just realized something. I have been watching your videos for a while now, thinking it is because of the fishing and exploring.. but really I think it is because you have become somewhat of a role model of how I want to be and react to the world and people around me. And I really appreciate that. Thank you 😊

[@maddisonmallett6368]

Me too, I love this for fishing/cooking but especially how Matts reacts to life and his wholesome personality!

[@xanxus5933]

I love how the title is about anchoring instead of the lost drone. commitment man

[@badmonkey0001]

"But that's all right..." with just a tinge of sadness.

[@FirstStateFishing]

Bro that drone really wanted to go swimming

[@aaronaguileras8954]

Whhaatt You watch Matt too thats whats up!!! FirstState and Fishermanslife Coming soon....Maybe Possibly....

[@stevensong6909]

I dont think i'll ever need this skill but I watch all of fisherman's life's videos.

[@Jonathan.D]

When I was a kid, I had to help my dad at the marina. We use to do an inspection service for customers to make sure they had everything they needed before going out on the water. Many times we found the anchor rope was just a mooring line tied directly to an anchor that was way too small. We would tell them what they needed and we even offered to do a setup much like yours. Sadly, a lot of people would just take it as is. It seemed like they were more worried about getting a ticket than putting their lives at risk due to incorrect equipment. I'm happy to see you show people the rock anchor setup and with a long chain. Those 2' to 4' plastic coated chains are for boats under 10' and in a lake. Ten feet of high-quality chain is the minimum. Someone else commented on the important fact that your setup depends on all the conditions for that trip. The anchor, chain size/length, and rope size/length depend on more than just the size of the boat. Water depth, current, wave height, and wind speed all play a role in the anchor setup. I hope more people take your advice seriously.

[@underwateradventures9484]

6-8 times the depth for the Anchor line length. It also depends on the sea state and bottom type sand rock etc. Veirfy anchor chain is securely attached to anchor. Bow into the wind and make sure your anchored . mark in gps to make sure your not drifting. Visually mark landmarks and triangulate yourself. Be safe !!

[@TechSergio92]

Your positive attitude with everything that happening are goals! On top of that you kept the video rolling I love watching you man!

[@jstrom3007]

If you're going to scuba or snorkle around your boat I'd get a "diver down flag", and attach it to a flag pole (PVC or telescopic fishing rod), for safety telling other boaters there are people in the water, and cross with caution. Most definitely purchase a divers latter (rear mounted or detachable), for your boat it makes a huge difference in getting back onto your boat with "less-stress" than muscling swimming pool lift.

[@frankc6430]

a ladder should be a must if going overboard to self rescue since he likes to go solo and could be hurt .

[@spohn9147]

I love your videos man we need some more overnight camp catch and cooks but this is a really refreshing and informative video keep it up ✊🏼

[@FishermansLife]

How about overnight anchoring on the boat?

[@spohn9147]

Sounds fresh and exciting I’ll be looking forward to it 👐🏽thank you

[@PigRipperLAW]

@@FishermansLife sounds scary but exciting.

[@justsomeguywith3boys133]

@@FishermansLife dude that would be sick!!

[@david-iam]

There’s coves in Catalina Island where you can moor and camp. And fishing is great around the island. Boo on the drone. Sorry.

[@IronnLung]

I love how you didn't use the drone crash for a clickbait thumbnail. There's honor in that in this day and age, plus your content is good enough that you don't need tricks like that. Cheers brother!

[@2DevilliveD]

Thanks for this video! Learning to anchor is important, hope is makes oblivious people more aware.

[@kealii74]

I was expecting to see a great white while you were swimming. What else could go wrong. But you stayed positive and kept it going. You're the best.

[@moretimethanmoney8611]

If wind is the cause of your drift (it often is) you can also check direction by dropping a line in the water. If you know the calculations for line/sinker weight, speed, and angle of line drop you can estimate your speed of drift as well.

[@DoNothingCrazy]

You truly are a head strong man! I would have lost heart to record anymore after losing a drone damn. What a guy

[@catchncookcalifornia1574]

That was such a casual reaction to the drone! Lol

[@bruceholbrook5995]

I see a likely or possible flaw in the tie down straps. The tension on the straps could break them at a time when they are vital to your situation. I suggest you bolt a chain from the anchor bar end to the hole you drilled and put the rope with the loop around the chain. That way you can take the boat around the other side of the anchor if it gets stuck and the loop will just slip to the other end of the anchor and pull it out the other direction. They need to make drones that are waterproof, with floatation, pontoons perhaps. Or maybe they do, and you need to get one of those type of drones instead next time.. I see so many videos of drones that plunged into the water..ahrg...

[@StuckBuckinaTruck]

I see what you mean but the zipties/tie downs are much stronger than they seem. I do it a little differently but I use two large zipties in just the top hole, none in the middle and I frequently anchor a much larger boat in a 65,000cfs river (if your not familiar with flow rates that is extremely powerful water) and have never had them give out, I have to be under engine power to break them.

[@bruceholbrook5995]

@@StuckBuckinaTruck I used to drop a custom anchor into the rocks at the breakwater. It could slide to the other end of the bar from the other direction. Even if it got wedged into the rocks, I was always able to pull it out. The ties will probably not hold for very long until they got frayed. You never know what you are going to run into out there... Sometimes the wind can blow you away. I don't think I would trust plastic ties more that about half the time.

[@StuckBuckinaTruck]

I can picture what your talking about and it seems like a good idea. Just like a peg welded on the shaft at an angle that you could slide a chain link over it in the tensioned position and then if you pulled it opposite of the tensioned position the link could slide off and only be attached at the head of the anchor causing it to invert. I might still ziptie it over the peg to insure the link didn’t back off during tide change when the currents flip but you wouldn’t be breaking off nearly as many zip ties and leaving plastic in the water. My setup pretty much requires new zipties every time you pull anchor if you pull it under power with a buoy system, that’s pretty much the way all the pacific northwest guys do it.

[@bruceholbrook5995]

@@StuckBuckinaTruck I could patten my ideas; although it would be better if welded instead of bolted. I need a prototype and test it. I have two anchor types, one that works for the rocks like in the breakwater and another for rocky shoals.

[@InvestorAcademyPodca]

Good video. One thing you may want to consider is anchor type. That anchor is inexpensive, but there are many bottom conditions where they don't stick well. Eel grass, rocks and harder conditions are some. They are good for sandy bottom and inexpensive and that's about it. I had one on my 18' fishing boat for several years and finally replaced it with a Bruce and all the problems I had instantly disappeared, the Bruce sticks every time. The fluke would often take 2-3 tries to get it to stick and for an emergency situation that would concern me.

[@phiology1983]

Very good info. Your editing is underrated 😄

[@russahlquist5691]

Correction for you, just in case someone doesn't understand. You anchor for both wind and current, which might not be the same and the boat / ship will point into the strongest force downwind or down current of the anchor. You only mentioned current.

[@markopolo945]

Thanks for this valuable information!🙏🏾

[@josephpecoul6532]

Very nicely done my young friend. Thanks for sharing.

[@og_bildungsfern]

I‘m watching you every now and then for years now.. indeed you went a long way, i like that and i like you. Keep the work up!

[@antoniosanchez4900]

His drone thought it was a submarine and yelled DIVE DIVE...PLUNK!

[@antoniosanchez4900]

oops posted this on the wrong thread!

[@brittanymccutchan7135]

This was real good for an informative safety instructional.

[@ambitiousseeds7346]

Loved this vid.

[@issaoutdoors]

I remember those early vids!!! I also remember you getting on flippers and sitting in what appeared to be inflatable chairs floating around fishing lol they weren't "hard bodied boats" but they got the job done.... most of the time lol

[@imalec]

Great informative video!

[@ThydaCookingTV]

Thank you so much for good tips on the ocean

[@gearlist]

Love that unshakable positivity Matts!

[@Pandizil]

You blew my mind with that port side explanation! Never heard that before and never could remember which side is which lol

[@anthonyzimmer5032]

I’m super sorry about your drone man! But I thank you for the content as well as what you do for the fishing community!! Great work,tight lines 🎣!!

[@eddiecortez9981]

This is the way to keep your composure My man !

[@mplconsulting]

Good job, thanks, amazing. Greetings from Germany!

[@casjr99]

Awesome! Thank you

[@melbaelba5706]

Matt's getting back in the boat was graceful lol!

[@5thgearPINNEDnWHOOPS]

Crazy I been watching you for that long. I remember that video like it was yesterday

[@joshuapaulino154]

FishermanLife for life✊🏽

[@Idtelos]

Nice going, Uce.

[@aquaculture8028]

You are super awesome!

[@aaronaguileras8954]

Trip Out your barely setting up an Anchor on your Boat I thought I was Lagging it but guess Im not the only one. Like always Thanks for keeping it real with us

[@Fishing247]

Thanks for sharing the anchor release technique. I will do that for my anchor. Have you ever thought a situation where your boat unanchored and drifting fast away from you while you were taking a swim? Just wrap the noodle on the landing gear for your drone like my friend does. Only anchor your boat in the open ocean on a calm day or in the emergency situations only. Very dangerous to anchor in the ocean on a rough day because it can sink your boat with big swells and short periods.

[@richardmorrison1079]

Matt deff did come a long way from making waded shoes lmao 🤣 I appreciate you for posting all these videos 👊🏾

[@the1spen]

KZbin is average without some fisherman’s life to make it gold!

[@kneff77]

Bro thanks for the info

[@betzaidavazquez5579]

Thanks for the video on how to anchor properly that was cool. Sorry about your drone, poor ocean, Dang :)

[@AnnexF]

Great video!

[@Meibeon]

A wine cork or silicon sleeve over the gaff point is a good idea when its near your head or body when you are moving around near it.

[@randallgray9495]

I learned more about a boat in this video than any other fishing video that I've watched on KZbin. Thanks for all you do to help us out. Sorry about your helicopter.Oh well things happen 😀😀

[@stevegamez2825]

Valuable information worth knowing I don’t own a boat 🚤 but those who do should benefit from this knowledge thanks for sharing peace ✌️

[@Carl_Black]

I see these boats on the rocks in videos and think where's the anchor? It's boating 101. Great tip video. Love the SeaChaser. New sub. Thanks.

[@RyJitsoup]

Drone was like, “Hold up! Matts throwing anchor?! We in trouble. Every man for himself. Jesus…take the wheel.” Kurplop! 💧🌊💀 Matts: “That’s alright.”

[@bobbertee5945]

Wow thats a great idea, I wish i knew this about 2 weeks ago, i had to cut my anchor loose, i was fishing a man made reef here off Long Island NY, in about 75 ft of water and got caught up on a cable that tied together some old tires that they dump offshore to create habitat, ..... thanks for this , i watch your channel often, open invite if your ever on the east coast and want to get on the water......

[@cookie19292]

Hey Matt, quick question? You ever use that active target by lowrance fish finders? I’ve been curious if it’ll work good in the ocean. A lot of video on calm lakes.

[@NorCalFishermen]

yas exactly what i needed after a skunk day of steelhead fishing!

[@jasonkirby3034]

Honestly love your vids. You give me big bro vibes

[@rigdigwus]

haha that drone was just too funny

[@kyleblake1273]

I hope buying your merch gets back to you atleast 50% I would tip if I could to let you know how much I appreciate your content, I love your channel been following it for years and you got the most awesome vids I love your personality. Not to mention your merch is on point. I tell all my friends in Cali and my buddies where I'm at now when they ask why I'm wearing your swag, watch FISHERMAN'S LIFE on youtube you if you want to know how a real dude deals with real life ocean situations. Thanks dude you keep it real and you go out there and go get it. Big big fan of yours and I let everyone know it. Keep it up your videos are authentic and knowledgeable!

[@richardcruz102]

Rather than loose an expensive anchor&chain attach a fender to float the end of your anchor "rope" at the surface and hope you can get back out there or someone you know could retrieve your whole set-up instead of loosing a couple hundred $'s with zero chance of retrieving it . Ive been watching your channel from the beginning and I'm still watching

[@Lacider]

ahh yes, that rubber raft... That was why I originally found your channel back in the day :P

[@johnathonuncapher7523]

You were way less pissed about the drone sinking than I would've been. Love it haha

[@waniwani2577]

Good mornin fishermans life 🤗this video always pretty good💯👍 awsome u are great have a nice day✌👍👍👍🎣🐠🐬🐋🔥🔥🔥❤💜💖

[@NJA2k8]

I appreciate the effort put into this video. Very impromptu, even lost your drone!

[@antoniosanchez4900]

Notice the reacting to the lost drone was edited out?

[@Request4Parole]

Oh daiiiuummmm, another drowned drone to the ocean drone cemetery! lol Great safety video on anchoring Matts! I like it!

[@ItzRetz]

*loses $1500 drone* "That's alright" Gotta stay positive, I guess 😅 That really sucks man. Maybe you could get a waterproof drone next time? They're pretty good nowadays.

[@antoniosanchez4900]

do those drones sink or swim?

[@NJA2k8]

It's a business expense

[@frankc6430]

he is self kicking his nuts off camera !..lol

[@BigEmPe]

My condolences go out to your poor drone, RIP Mr. Mavic. May your memories live on.

[@terrybenton4047]

Love your videos! I have a 2005 Arima sea chaser 17 with a 27 gallon fuel tank I want to go fishing out at the Farallon Islands, do you think my boat on a good day would make it out there from San Francisco bay and back on a 27 gallon tank?

[@FishermansLife]

I have about 120 mile range with my 27gal tank. For long trips like that I always bring an extra 5 gal fuel tank. Never had to use it though but you probably know the rule. Always try to plan for 30% fuel extra at the end of a trip

[@terrybenton4047]

Awesome thanks for the tip. Good luck out there Fish on. 🎣

[@dantecarpino7500]

Good video have heard stories where anchor broke lose and person was Lucky to catch boat while swimming

[@Connlly115]

Matt, I love watching your videos! I watch them as soon as they come out, but WHERE IS THE CATCH AND COOKS!? Those are the best videos, or cliffside fishing

[@TheFishAndTrips]

My man just lost his drone like he lost a penny in his pocket. I would have cried on camera. 😭

[@paullee5728]

tax writeoff 🤣

[@yanjijay6752]

Hey 👋 keep us all busy watching your videos & nooo drone

[@j.t.molina7223]

That’s my favorite kind of drone footage

[@chittychad18]

Hey matt! Can you do a review on the seakeeper? I just saw it on tiktok and thought it was really cool!

[@WAYIN2DEEP]

Great vid! Was that Taku's drone? lol

[@davidkoba]

welp, there goes that. you handled that really well. i wish my boss had the same cool head lmao.

[@danielrodriguez-hj5ky]

Do a video on best spots for crabbing in the bay!!

[@cjj-er5ip]

Hi do you mind sharing which drone you use? I want to get my first one. The one you lost was apparently good enough for your videos, but it wasn't so expensive that you flipped out when you lost it. Seems like it might be the one for me!!

[@hastiin8026]

That rope is hands down the best. I use it to rappel in canyons and it doesn't stretch or make you bounce.

[@rayhall3010]

I've been praying for you and your mom , yes I live in Alabama , mat my dad was from San Bernardino California , I have family there ,

[@singleberry152]

Look into the columbia river anchor system. It has the body and easy pull system. Its the best for solo boating. And always have a good knife close by to cut the rope if needed.

[@singleberry152]

*buoy

[@NearbyCactus]

This is my setup for small boats. I run a short painter from the bow round into the cockpit. On the end of the painter is a large carabiner. Then I have the anchor, chain & rope in a bucket in the cockpit. When setting the anchor I let it over the side and when I have enough set, I tie a quick loop in the rope and attach the painter with the carabiner. I then let it go and set it as normal. The boat is riding the anchor from the bow as it should be. When I want to recover it, I pull in the loose end of the line (which is still in the cockpit), unhook the carabiner, untie the loop, and recover the anchor. I came up with this system after slipping & cracking a rib when setting the anchor (my boat had an anchor well forward of the windscreen that couldn't be accessed from the cockpit. The advantage is you never leave the cockpit. The other trick that saves a lot of work is to use a buoy riding on the line and just drive off & let the buoy lift the anchor. There's plenty of articles and videos around showing how that works.

[@jstatus92]

Haven’t seen you post any beach/surf fishing in a long time.

[@peterhong9676]

Usually what is the breaking strength of the zip tie? Thank you 🙏😁

[@sumnaungoung8927]

“Second drone I lost to the ocean ..” so casual about it 😂😂😂

[@jago76]

So how do you determine if you're drfting on the anchor at night when landmarks aren't available?

[@kayji99]

One trick a friend of mine told me on how to tell if the boat is anchored, is to listen to side of the boat. If the boat is anchored, the water is making a slapping/plopping noise against the side of the boat, whereas if the boat is moving (unanchored) with the current/water, there is less resistance of the boat to the water, so not the same noise.

[@k4x4map46]

total classic video omg! learning sooo mnuch 1) balls floating in front, drift coming out the back 2) DJI = Don't Jump In

[@zbautista731]

Have you try fishing or camping in Alder Point?

[@lestertunigold403]

Does anyone know what that piece of hardware is called that he slid the rope on located at the front of the boat?

[@koyapol]

12:04 got a mini heart attack. thought someone just came out from the water LOL

[@LarsSveen]

I was anchored overnight at Catalina Island one time. Woke up at 3AM because something didn't sound right. Turns out the anchor had loosened up and I had moved about 200 feet so that I was right next to another boat (less than 10 feet)! I was super surprised that I heard the echoing lapping of the waves between the boats while I was asleep and that it sounded unusual and it woke me up. Thank goodness! I started my engine, pulled up the anchor and re-anchored a good distance away again. Not sure why the anchor came loose hours after dropping it. That had never happened before nor since.

[@NorCalSix8]

Great Tip Matt, sorry about your Drone.. Just got a little concerned on the "8:15" mark, the gaff was pretty close to your head, not sure if it was the angle of the camera or the swells that makes it more nerve racking. As always, keep up with awesome vids and inspiring fishing contents... Take care... "MadMy...8"

[@ItGetsReelFishing]

My guy Matts

[@JoeyD4rb]

there goes that!

[@heruhcanedean]

In my main anchor line I put smaller rope thru the braids as markers of every 25 feet with double rope marks at 100 feet, then I'm not guessing how much rope I have out. I also usually run a second smaller anchor off the back

[@ldyxsaiint]

Can we just talk about how you just jumped into the ocean and started swimming? gj Matt’s you learned how to swim!

[@ADVENTURESOFBZ]

Matts do you find that different kinds of bottom anchors differently?? Sand or rocks or mud or kelp in your case?? Probably a dumb question 🤷

[@lukethompson7970]

@12:05 I was like 🤔 hold up lol

[@hicktownguy2]

you need to purchase a Splash Drone FD1, floats on water and you can take off on water and its awesome for drone fishing👍👍👍

[@antoniosanchez4900]

Great suggestion!

[@zelepuza3518]

Just got some of your merch for an early birthday present and it’s perfect. I love the vids keep it up

[@kalocals3212]

I remember that!!