Halls Creek Whale

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I use small patio pavers and tie the jugs to it. I leave enough line so that by the time the paver pulls the jug under the water is deep enough for a boat to safely pass over the rock. Also if the jug survives it will appear again as the water level drops the next time.

I tell all new boater on Powell to avoid the urge to clean the lake by picking up milk jugs they see floating. Give them a wide berth....
 
I have had luck finding oblong pieces of sandstone to use as anchors. The rough surface keeps the line from slipping off. The lockers on the back deck of our houseboat always seem to have lengths of woven cotton cord that the other owners must use to make temporary clothes lines or to tie off inflatables and kayaks to keep them from drifting away. Old milk jugs seem to work as the floats.
 
Yes Sir , We use a rock that we can wrap it around a couple times with the twine . And leave about 6 feet of extra twine so when the water comes up or wind blows it can have some wiggle room . And will stay anchored until the water comes up . We used it in the 80's on the San Juan every spring . Saved many props and fishing trips not ruined . Because I never hit a Whale . But always ended up towing someone else to safety . And everyone missed fishing time . So it's a good thing for everyone to take a couple milk jugs or orange juice jugs and twine . Stay safe and windy days you can not see the whales . I always have channel 16 on so give a shout some time. Tight lines
 
I Photoshopped The Google Earth imagery from 2004 to enhance the contrast and better show the shallow water hazards at the mouth of Bullfrog Bay. The red line is the route I follow when heading up lake. The skull and crossbones are where I destroyed a prop years ago. That flat topped island was about 18 inches under the water and I was day dreaming...Bull Frog Low Water.jpg...
 
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