Quote Originally Posted by SoonerFan View Post
Interesting replies. I guess that I'll put the dang thing back in the boat.

Another topic brought up is an anchor. I haven't carried the useless mushroom anchor since I moved out of the old tin boat 20 years ago.Both anchor and paddle was worthless even on that old Tracker. My boat is so loaded with tackle that I can't imagine hauling around an anchor heavy enough to anchor an 19 foot fiberglass boat.
I carried a 15lb mushroom anchor in my 19' Bass Cat. It would hold in 20 mph wind. Anything higher, I am going home or to protected water.