Anchor.....?

[Fish Gazer]

I currently have a "mushroom" like anchor on my toon. Is that ok or is there something better? Is that safe?

Also I know some people use a chain. Do you use the chain just for drag or to slow down or can it also be used to anchor? Does anyone use both?


And lastly, does anyone keep a knife handy to cut the anchor line in case you get in trouble? Is that a must have?

I have seen boaters use a float on their anchor line with a swivel clip or something similiar so they can break off easily if needed and go back and retreive the anchor. Is something like that necessary or a good idea?

Shouldn't I be fishing right now, someone keeps finding stuff for me to do today..............:shake:

Thanks

Jeff

[B Kar Ma]

I think the mushroom anchor is the one of choice now. Doesn't get snagged as much.

The chain is used, I believe, only for slowing you down in a tube in flowing water.

You should ABSOLUTELY carry a knife to cut anchor line, as well as to puncture the tube should you flip and not be able to free yourself quickly. Although I have never had to cut the anchor rope, I have come close a couple times on the hooch. And I had to cut a buddy's anchor line when his canoe flipped him. Water flow sunk the canoe and the only way to retrieve was to cut it free.

Personally, I think the float would be too much and in the way. Loss of one anchor financially isn't the end of the world.

[flyfishrob]

Mushroom is best (IMHO) -

I use a chain to just slow my drift so that I can fish

..and yes - if you use an anchor keep a sharp knife close by.

[orange_spokes]

ive got a chain...and a knife is a must...ive got a great river knife...fixed blade in a plastic sheath...i believe its a gerber

[Gatorbyte]

I use 6 feet of chain bunched up on a clip. It stops me in my tracks and is easy on the rive bottom. it is also easy to free up by jiggling the anchor line.

[Jack Hise]

I use a 3# folding 3 prong grapple style anchor. I have had it catch a snag several times but by rowing back over it have be able to get it free. I think the mushroom anchor is better and if I ever find a 3# one it will replace what I have.
Our river currents here are rather mild so a 3# anchor works fine.

[Jackster]

I use a 3# folding 3 prong grapple style anchor. I have had it catch a snag several times but by rowing back over it have be able to get it free. I think the mushroom anchor is better and if I ever find a 3# one it will replace what I have.
Our river currents here are rather mild so a 3# anchor works fine.

Oh Grasshopper... that 3 prong will be fine as long as you are in water slow enough that you CAN row back over it but think about the time wasted doing that. Save it for lakes and ponds and get a 'shroom, some heavy chain or, as a friend gave me several years ago, window sash weights lashed together. The last two snag the very least.
If you insist on keeping that folding 3 prong, have a sharp, serrated knife handy to save your butt my friend! :)

Oh, Jack... Michigan is out for me this year. I just got invited on a free trip way west that I would be a fool to pass up.