Marsh Stake for Staking out Boat during Tide Change

[greg setter]

I just use an 8 foot push pole and I give about 8 to 10 foot of slack on the rope bridle. As the tide recedes the boat usually follows the tide line as long as there is ample water underneath.

This is what I do also, keep it simple. As far as I'm concerned the less stuff in the boat the better, just have what you need and nothing more in those marshes. I have a push pole and a boat hook, both wooden dowels of varying size so they float, one or the other will always work and they are really all you need. I also carry an anchor but almost never use it.

 

[Steve Sanford]

I also carry an anchor but almost never use it.

Greg~
Me, too. I carry a 10-pound Navy with about 40 feet of line. The anchor and line are lashed in place - so ready when needed. But, I will go whole seasons without using it.



My single staub (marsh stake) keeps the boat where I want it whilst gunning.

All the best,

SJS

 

[Chris Hughes]

Likewise I always have a anchor, the day I take it out of the boat is the day I will need it.

 

[Josh Schwenger]

I anchor the boat in good water and clove hitch a line in the rear. This allows me to pull the boat back to me. I only do this if the bottom is shallow and don't want the boat high and dry.