I think the mushroom would have worked fine ... IF we had one... I use a mushroom anchor quite a bit in Florida. It works fine for me down there. The bottom is pretty soft because of the silt and there is always a log or stick up or lot of hydrilla or lily pads that grab it. The ears of the mushroom grab stuff and a can with concrete would have a harder time latching on to something. I always let out a little slack so it pulls at an angle and this helps it dig in. They sure sell a lot of them. I like the ones with the four ears better than the pan shaped.
Like said above... In some instances I also use a drift sock if the situation is right. Hopefully the Ultrex will remedy some of the issues now. So far I really like the Ultrex spot lock anchor. Glad I didn't buy the Talon or Power Poles.
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2013 RANGER RT188 - YAMAHA F115 - ULTREX - LOWRANCE GRAPHS
LOCK-N-HAUL Transom Saver, ALL ABOARD Emergency Ladder
1996 RANGER CHEROKEE - 40 YAMAHA
An anchor is required by Ohio Revised Code. I carry a small type 2 mushroom anchor for the lakes around here (someone left it and the rope on the bottom for me to find with my trolling motor). If I head to the Ohio River I carry a 18 lb Richter anchor.
2018 Skeeter MX1825 w/175 Yamaha 4-Stroke
80# MK Ultrex w/ I-Pilot
HB Helix 10 SI Mega, HB Helix 9 SI, Helix 9, Garmin 106SV
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A sometimes overlooked part of the anchor is having a 5 foot or so length of heavy chain to help the anchor set. I use a 20 pound river anchor with the 3 flukes and it always seems to grab onto something around here.
I carry a 20 pound 2 fluke anchor in the boat. It is there if I need it. Unless you are running over the capacity plate the weight is not an issue.
Most people don't know how to use a anchor. 20 ft deep and a 20 foot rope doesn't cut it. 2x amount of rope to your Depth. BTW concrete in coffee can is a joke
No anchor, I mean I tried to take the mother in law once. But the concrete lifevest gave it away .
6lb to 8 lb fluke is the way to go all. Just for safety sake.
2013 Ranger RT178
60Hp 4 Stroke
55 lb thrust Minn Kota Edge
Lowrance Hook 9/ Bow
Lowrance Elite 5/ Console
Just a cheap mushroom anchor. Would sure like to have an ultrex.
I don’t carry one though I probably should. I fish mostly shallow marsh-no dams, no riprap, etc...