b"LAND-BASEDBACKANCHORINGThe other item necessary is a back anchor system to allow you to have your boat sitting safely off the rocks once you have unloaded your gear. The simplest set up here is a length of shock cord, 12-20m long. I have a 4.9m RIB and use a 15m length of 7mm shock / bungy cord and a grapnel anchor. It works well and has enabled me to access all kinds of fishy ledges around the country.If you are fishing locations that have more swell or deeper water nearby, then 20m is a better length. Shallower and calmer locations are fine to fish with shorter (12-15m) lengths of shock cord.There are risks like gear and crew ending up in the water (which I have witnessed both happening). However, these risks are minimised by picking conditions and locations that make it easy to get on and off. Check the weather first and make sure the wind and swell are down. Landing on the back of an island (or the calmer side) to fish the opposite side which is gettingFishing by stealth on the stones means hit by the swell is a good strategy. the big moochers are easier to target.The writer had a custom-made bow cover made to protect theHere is a checklist to RIBs fabric from punctures. keep in mind when planning to land:1.Prep the crew and explain the plan so everyone knows what the drill is to minimise accidents.2.Tie all the rods together in a rod cover (preferably) and if you can, use waterproof bags to carry your gear so if they fall in nothing is water damaged.3.When unloading, watch for side swell or wind that is pushing you from behind. Don't be in a hurry - wait for a break in the swell before unloading or loading - patience is key.4.Try to manoeuvre backwards and forwards at a 90-degree angle to the rocks - if the boat is getting pushed to a parallel position to the rocks you can quickly get into a lot of trouble. If you move close to unload gear and don't like the angle, abort, and try again.30FISHING IN GODZONE JUL/AUG 2023"