Aiptasia Posted April 22, 2017 Posted April 22, 2017 Quick question to those experienced with drift boats on the bow. I'm in need of an anchor, and am considering two options: Option 1: 30lb pyramid anchor from fish tales. I know it will work just fine. $130 Option 2: 30lb "river anchor" http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-River-Anchor/product/45253/# it is $55 Option 2 is clearly cheaper, but I am leery to spend the money on something that wont really work only to then have to buy the anchor I know will work. Is option 2 an option at all? Thanks! Quote
Dangus Posted April 22, 2017 Posted April 22, 2017 Yeah I can't see that river anchor holding on too well. Nothing worse than not sticking when you want to stick. 1 Quote
SKIDBITCH Posted April 22, 2017 Posted April 22, 2017 I have tried both and prefer the pyramid... 1 Quote
threepwood Posted April 23, 2017 Posted April 23, 2017 I think that Bass Pro one is better suited to softer bottoms. It might work OK (I have one, but use it for stillwater), but you should test it somewhere safe before attempting faster water and rocky substrate. Pyramid-style anchors, or other "super-stopper" types are popular because they work. 1 Quote
Vitalshok Posted April 23, 2017 Posted April 23, 2017 What about a spike anchor ?whats the best way to determine the weight for a boat. 1 Quote
fishinglibin Posted April 23, 2017 Posted April 23, 2017 What about a spike anchor ?whats the best way to determine the weight for a boat. Great question. I am also curious. Quote
Dangus Posted April 23, 2017 Posted April 23, 2017 We have a spike anchor. 30lbs. They stick okay. When we get three dudes and a dog in the boat, it's hit or miss. Quote
EveretteD Posted April 23, 2017 Posted April 23, 2017 We have a spike anchor. 30lbs. They stick okay. When we get three dudes and a dog in the boat, it's hit or miss. X2 Quote
Aiptasia Posted April 23, 2017 Author Posted April 23, 2017 Thanks for the replies everyone! I ended up going with the pyramid anchor from fish tales. At the end of the day, I would much rather support them than Bass pro anyways. See y'all on the water! 2 Quote
bcubed Posted April 23, 2017 Posted April 23, 2017 Biggest thing people seem to forget for ability to stop a boat and hold a boat is length of rope. More rope the way better it holds, and far less likely to float away on ya! Bit of a sneaky trick, if you need a new rope go to the Calgary Climbing Centre and ask for their used ropes... they'll sell you a dynamic rope for pretty cheap 4 Quote
MikeL Posted April 23, 2017 Posted April 23, 2017 What length of rope do you recommend for a drift boat? Quote
bcubed Posted April 23, 2017 Posted April 23, 2017 What length of rope do you recommend for a drift boat? Depends if you have the 'ez pull' anchor or not so you'll need twice as much. Think I'm running a 60 footer. Way rather have more then too little 1 Quote
noahtrout Posted April 24, 2017 Posted April 24, 2017 Just posted a 30 lb. pyramid anchor on kijiji for $80. Quote
Aiptasia Posted April 24, 2017 Author Posted April 24, 2017 Just posted a 30 lb. pyramid anchor on kijiji for $80. Ahh too bad! I would have bought it. I'm sure you will find someone - thanks for the heads up. Quote
jksnijders Posted April 24, 2017 Posted April 24, 2017 Some other things to consider with rope etc: -Larger diameter = greater amount of water friction -Single or double rigged pull = Single line/less friction/less mechanical advantage, Double line/greater mechanical advantage/greater friction Quote
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