[Bill-Rangatira]

I remember someone once had the chain running to twin nylon rodes hence giving you a bridle of sorts for retrieval perhaps a Scotsman on a trip ring would be your simplest solution for shock absorption twisted nylon works better than the double braid many seem to use but it has stowage issues or single plaited nylon for a little of each

 

[Bill-Rangatira]

and the main rode should still be secured a little slack perhaps but secured nonetheless so if your hitch slips then you would just ride back slightly and when you check your anchor you could easily fix it