Anchoring: What am I doing wrong?

[ShipAssist]

From your narrative only two things can be the problem.


You do report paying out enough rode, 7 to 1, 10 to 1... that ratio also should include from the water line to your cleat.


You really should have about 5 to 7 ft of chain leading from the anchor to your braided line. The chain will keep the braided line mostly flat along the lake bed.