It might sound strange, but proper anchoring is a key ingredient of wade fishing. After all, there is no worse feeling than returning to where the boat was anchored only to find it adrift and out of reach.
When anchoring at the islands, choose a location that is out of the wind and current if at all possible. Be sure to anchor off the beach far enough to allow the boat to swing in any direction in which the wind shifts.
Bush prefers a Bruce-style anchor but a plow-style or Danforth version will work. His anchor has 6 feet of galvanized chain tied to a length of 5/8-inch rope.
To set the anchor, Bush lets out approximately 20 feet of line, runs the rope through the bow eye and ties off to the bow cleat. Running the anchor rope through the bow eye keeps the rope closer to the water and allows the anchor to stay put.
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