What's the best Anchor for river fishing?

[Gunslinger]

I'm pretty new to river fishing and plan on doing alot more of it this summer. I would like to know our expert opinions on what anchor works best for anchoring in rivers, specificly for fishing wingdams. I own a Digger anchor that I purchased awile ago. It works great for lakes but I see most river guys are using Richter anchors. Would you recommend I purchase a Richter anchor for the river? Thanks!

[CrappieJohn]

2 disc brake rotors welded between a four foot length of 3/8 link chain should just about do it. If the wter is high, use one with four rotors. lol

[gspman]

2 of the better guides on pool 4 use the Water Spike anchor. I think they have the biggest model of the 3 that are made.

[KOBANON]

I FAVOR DANFORTHS WHITH A FEW FEET OF CHAIN ON BOTH MY LITTLE FISHING BOAT AND HOUSEBOAT. THE ANCHOR ITSELF IS FAIRLY LIGHT AND IVE NEVER LOST ONE TO A SNAG. THEY HAVE QUITE GOOD HOLDING POWER I THINK MY 35 POUNDERS ARE RATED @ 4000 POUNDS APIECE HOLDING POWER (KEEP IN MIND THE BOAT WAYS 18,000 LBS)AND HAVE ONLY SLIPED ONCE ON ME IN VERY FAST CURRENT AND SHALE BOTTOM

[whitetips]

Yes, most of the Pros are using Richters and I suggest at least a 25 lber, you will have no slipping at all, get their System 3, $160.00 or so, or just the anchor for about $70.00. If up North in places that have shield/shale/shelf rock the 25lb will hold on reefs much better without pulling off. Shop there Online site. GLuck