HaHa HaHa:  0
Results 1 to 9 of 9

Thread: Our local gadget builders

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Mar 2014
    Location
    alabama
    Posts
    578
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default Our local gadget builders


    I'm asking for help. I have two of the minn kota anchor mates 25. Rope jumps off spool and gets would around outside of spool. Anyone figured out a way of keeping the rope from tangling?
    Thanks ennivator thanked you for this post

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Oct 2008
    Location
    Western MA
    Posts
    6,901
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Are you releasing them on total freespool or is there a friction wheel to slow the decent? If not controllable, the only suggestion would be to release the spool while feeding the line, by hand, as the anchor descends. I'm most sure the cause of your problem is over-run, similar to what bass fishermen experience with baitcasting reels. But I could be wrong?
    "A voyage in search of knowledge need never abandon the spirit of adventure."

  3. #3
    Join Date
    May 2017
    Location
    Foley,Mo
    Posts
    1,228
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Just a thought,
    Look in your owner's manual to see if you are using the recommended line.Beyond that give customer service a call- they want you to be happy.Good Luck

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Mar 2014
    Location
    alabama
    Posts
    578
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Yes over run is the problem. I'm working on some different ideas. Just hoping some one had already beat this animal

  5. #5
    Join Date
    May 2012
    Location
    Millington,Tennessee
    Posts
    686
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    I changed the rope to a larger diameter one on mine.
    I may be getting older but I refuse to grow up.

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Feb 2013
    Location
    Iowa
    Posts
    202
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Hello: Do you have too much rope on the spool ? I've owned 3 of them and never had that trouble. Good Luck . O - R

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Mar 2014
    Location
    alabama
    Posts
    578
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    I have the factory amount of rope. It's about 1" down n spool when full.

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Mar 2011
    Location
    Wisconsin
    Posts
    927
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    If I remember right my nephew has 2 on his boat to let his anchor out you have to use the down switch. Once on bottom let go of button, wait until the boat starts to drift away from the anchor and only then let out more line bumping the switch.

  9. #9
    Join Date
    Nov 2008
    Location
    East Peoria IL.
    Posts
    4,898
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Can you fashion a retainer similar to the one around a riding mower pulley?
    Simply a bolt that prevents the rope from jumping off the pulley.
    HOI Crappie Club
    Where family and friends come to compete for a little more than bragging rights.

    Quick, someone teach me how to fish so I can win this tournament!!!
    Likes Redge LIKED above post

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

BACK TO TOP