Anchor

[Transom]

If you had an anchor other than a mushroom type you could have saved some scratches, the wind would have blown that mushroom right back on the rocks. A coffee can filled with concrete would work better. Anchors have their place it's just that the round design of the mushroom makes it want to slide along the bottom instead of grabbing.

Mushroom anchors work well with a muddy bottom.

[Panama]

If you had an anchor other than a mushroom type you could have saved some scratches, the wind would have blown that mushroom right back on the rocks. A coffee can filled with concrete would work better. Anchors have their place it's just that the round design of the mushroom makes it want to slide along the bottom instead of grabbing.

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.

[Ohio Archer]

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.

[billwvu05]

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.

[Transom]

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.

[PNWLipRipper]

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

[oldgoat188]

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

That was the whole idea.

[Transom]

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

Yep, I carry 200ft of rope in case I need it.

[croix-man]

No anchor, I mean I tried to take the mother in law once. But the concrete lifevest gave it away .

[chrisplewis]

6lb to 8 lb fluke is the way to go all. Just for safety sake.

[Transom]

6lb to 8 lb fluke is the way to go all. Just for safety sake.

Is that enough? I have always been around 20-30 pound anchors.

[SOONER*REDNECK]

Just a cheap mushroom anchor. Would sure like to have an ultrex.

[Bluzharp]

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

It's actually 7x the depth for rated hold. Most conditions can get away with less.

[Lil Mo]

I don’t carry one though I probably should. I fish mostly shallow marsh-no dams, no riprap, etc...