Anchors?

[big musk411]

So what do you guys use for anchors? I was out last night and had a tough time staying put with my 15lb riveranchor in my 16ft boat.

[Ralph Wiggum]

A fluke style or a Richter will keep you put. Just keep in mind you'll need abotu 3X you depth in anchor line (10 feet of water = 30 feet of anchor rope).

[big musk411]

Thoes look sweet, I think that will be my next purchase. As always, Good advice Ralph!

[Ralph Wiggum]

I just saw the Richter anchors at Fleet Farm for a fair price. I would go a step up from what they recommend in size for your boat. Better to have a bit too much anchor than not enough!

[Loon]

I have the 30 lb. river anchor from Cabela's with 150 ft. of payout and I've never slipped with that.

I bought that anchor after bouncing my 15 lb. for years.

It finally snapped off and I've never looked back.

It seems like overkill during the drought, but I know in high water I'm fine.

[Tim Ellis]

Save your back from those heavy anchors. I have a 9400 series Waterspike with 100' of rope and it always holds even on Mille Lacs with high winds. Go one size larger than the size listed, i have a 18'6 Crestliner and bought the 9400 which is for 22'-35' boats but holds mine everytime. Attach the rope to the anchor with a 4-6' length of chain to avoid wearing the rope on rocks. Also most people don't put out enough anchor rope to "set" the anchor.

[Ralph Wiggum]

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Save your back from those heavy anchors. I have a 9400 series Waterspike with 100' of rope and it always holds even on Mille Lacs with high winds. Go one size larger than the size listed, i have a 18'6 Crestliner and bought the 9400 which is for 22'-35' boats but holds mine everytime. Attach the rope to the anchor with a 4-6' length of chain to avoid wearing the rope on rocks. Also most people don't put out enough anchor rope to "set" the anchor.

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It is very nice to only have to pull up a 10 pound anchor instead of a 30!!!