On Tue, 27 Apr 2004 23:08:14 -0400, in message
UeFjc.673$Lm3.174@lakeread04
Glenn Ashmore wrote:

This time I want to measure
creep under loads 10-15% below where they drag, how far they sail from
the drop point and get more accurate mesurements on how far they take to
set. A lot of that requires mesurements in inches.

You may want to re-evaluate how your measurements will be used. I
can't think of an anchoring situation where differences in past
performance data measured in inches would affect my decision.

As for providing a solid reference point, it seems you don't care
exactly where your reference is, just that it should stay where it's
put. Drop one of the anchors you aren't in the process of testing with
the fishing bobber attached, then make your reference point wherever
it happens to land.

Ryk