Need help on an anchor system for 12' jon

[JKay]

I've got a chene anchor that works pretty well in the lake that my boat is on.  The problem is the rats nest of line that gets all tangled up in the bottom of my boat.  I'd rather not mount a permanent line reel like an Anchormate since my boat sits in my neighbors yard and any accessories could get stolen.

What do you guys use to keep the extra line organised?  I'm usually too busy fishing to worry about coiling it up neatly as I pull the anchor up.  There's got to be a better way.  The lake I'm on is pretty windy so I like to anchor and pound my favorite spots.  I won't be happy with a drift sock since that won't pin me in one spot.

Any ideas?

[snapperd1]

Use a bucket and load the line in it.  It does not take much effort to coil line in a bucket.

Tom D.

[jhoffman]

I just throw it where it lands and make it pretty when i pull it out.

[Popeye]

Go to Home Depot and get one of those hand held line holders. IF your anchor line/rope isn't too thick, that should do the trick. I think they also have a hand held one that you can actually wind/crank the line onto and it doesn't have to be permanently attached to your boat either. Hope that helps you out.

You could also fabricate yourself something to wind the line onto for very little $$$s, IMO.

[jemackinnon83]

I think popeye's talking about something like this.  I've heard of people using them with success, although I never have.

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[JKay]

Thanks for all the suggestions guys.  The Home Depot hand reel looks interesting and you can probably take up that line quickly!