Staying anchored is key to many fishing techniques. A popular technique is the slip-float rig. To keep it simple, drop an anchor, like the ones from Power-Pole Total Boat Control, to keep your boat away from the cover but within casting distance. If a brush pile is being fished, set the bobber stop to put the minnow at the right depth so the bait is just above the cover. Cast to a spot where the wind and waves will drift the bait directly over the brush pile. When the float disappears or moves a