Anchor - what is the best?

[Fritz]

I need a better anchor. What is the best kind to get?

[Sandy]

The best I have found is Waterspike. I have gone through alot of anchors and this is the best. It has great holding power and is lightweight.
They come in 6#,9# & 15#. :-)

[Phil T.]

And my Waterspike won't hold anything. The best I've owned is a cheap Hooker. My Waterspike will be modified to match the Hooker's fluke to shaft angle. As it was built, my Waterspike opens almost 90 degrees. Just skids across the bottom.

[EAGLE EYES]

Fritz, The most important issue I found when choosing an anchor is not name brand. I believe that weight over rules any style. Although, the Navy style anchores seem to hold best in most conditions. So I would recommend a good and heavy navy style anchor. Anchores Away!!!!

[Jenn_WI]

Hi~
One thing that got annoying and expensive was losing a lot of anchors on the river due to the structure of some of the rivers I have fished. It's a pain to think you can't anchor in an area because you don't want to lose your anchor. So, I'm switching to Richter Anchors which I have confidence in. I have been in boats with these anchors. The design of them is such that you can pull the anchor out of tight places and you don't lose this anchor. It has a metal bar hoop along the side of it with a clasp that slides on it to allow it to get released from tight spots. It will hold in all kinds of substrate. You can use a chain on the clasp or a rope or a combination depending on your needs for the water you're fishing.
I have heard nothing but good things about this anchor from guys who spend day in and day out on the river or lakes guiding.
Richter Anchors has a website with an 800 number for info...
it is http://www.richteranchors.com
i would take time to check out the website since they describe it more in there and i think it is worth looking at...
email me if you have any questions on it or can't get the website up
Good luck
~Jenn

[Sandy]

Hey Phil........never had that happen with my Waterspike anchor. Maybe you got a bad one.
Also weight isn't the answer either Eagles Eyes....tried that many times.....gotta have the spike effect.

[JJJ]

They also come apart to store easily

[Hans]

I don't think there is one "right" anchoring system.

For most situations (sand, rock, muck) I use Richter anchors.

For weedy water I use simple old iron mushroom anchors.

Hans

--
"There is nothing ; absolutely nothing; half so much worth doing,
as simply messing about in boats."

:-)

[ebox]

Fritz-
I've had great luck with the Water Spike (You should be able to find them at Gander Mountain or Cabela's - I think I paid about $30). This anchor held our Alumacraft Tourny Pro 175 even in 20+ feet of water in 1-3 footers. You have to let out a lot of slack, but once it digs in it holds quite well and its not so heavy to pull up.
good luck - erik

[No Fish]

Having to anchor in deep water,up wind of dangerous rocks, does require the very best in anchors. I have used 28 lb. navy anchors for years and have found them to be as about a sure thing as you can get. Used with no less than 100 ft. of good rope. Good Fishing, No Fish

[Grampa_Joe]

Phil,
You need more line out. My Waterspike hold my 20' glass boat in ANYTHING. I have 200' of rope in case I need it. Also, get that heavy stiff anchor rope that sinks, not the floating cheap stuff you see everywhere.
-Joe

[chesterP]

Ditto on the Richtor anchors. They have good "digability",their lighter than most, and you don't need alot of rope to use it properly. Plus, the most important feature is the anti-lodge metal ring that enables you to pull it out backwards if it would get caught.

[Phil T.]

100+' of nylon rope, 4-5' of chain at the anchor end of the rode. It just opens too far. Should be easily fixed.

[eyebass]

The Richter is the best I've used and I have a pile in the garage that don't work. They are kind of pricey but well worth it.