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Location: Germantown, WI | This is not necessarily a question when musky fishing, but in other species scenarios, what kind/size anchor do you prefer using. i don't like the current one i have and only need it a few times a year, but for those few times want something that i can rely on! i'm looking at this Richter Anchor...... thoughts? |
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| I used anchors a bunch while walleye fishin' on Mille Lacs , and my 2 on board were a Richter and a Water Spike. 125' of rope and a 5' section of rubber coated chain. Good to go! Of the 2, I liked the Richter best. |
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Location: Geneva, IL | I am learning to love my new anchor: iPilot!
Depending on wind and current the boat may dance arount a bit but I learned if I drop my Richtor off the back and run "Spot Lock" on the iPilot I stay pretty stationary.
If it is calm or the current is constant "Spot Lock" keeps me anchored in place.
I guess there will be times when only my double Richtors will keep me perfectly still.
Edited by CrappieKid 4/5/2010 3:47 PM
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Location: Stevens Point, WI | I've got a similar setup as Jonesi. I don't use them much, but when I do, the Richter does a great job! |
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Location: Germantown, WI | Funny you say that CrappieKid, i just ordered a Terrova with I-Pilot on my new boat. That thought of maybe not really needing an anchor with the spot lock was something that crossed my mind (except those rare situations). |
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| I fished with a guide on Pool 4 this year that hated his Richter anchor. Said it would not hold in stronger current. He was going to go with the digger anchor when he got a chance.
I've been in search of an anchor as well, and think I am leaning towards the digger at the moment. |
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Location: Kentucky | Before this question can be properly answered you need to know what type of bottom you will encounter. Mud, rock and sand all require different anchor types to be effective. |
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Location: Indiana | Richter has been my favorite by far. As far as weight goes, get the heaviest. |
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Location: Mt. Zion, IL | river anchors hold very well in current and get the heaviest you can find. |
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Location: Kronenwetter, WI | I have two 28 lb river anchors for use beneath dams, one off each side each with a stand up electrical cord wrap up holder to keep the extra rope nice an tidy. I like the river anchors as they seem to dig a bit more and hold even in the strongest current. |
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Location: Oconto Falls, WI | The digger was fine as long as you don’t have to anchor in plain ‘ole sand. That anchor basically needed something to “grab” onto. Loved it for around logs/cribs as it as it “broke” away to release it from the jam. Trying to use it for crappie and walleye when it got windy was a pain as I usually was over a sand bottom.
I am now looking for a new anchor as well due to a mishap with my clip on the rope opening up last year. 
I am leaning towards the Richter. |
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Location: N.FIB | the guy I bought my boat from used to river fish,he put dumbells on the anchor to make them heavier,he had 2 of them which are now mine.I haven`t used them since I`ve had the boat,but I`m sure they would work good,I would just worry about getting snagged on something and having to cut the rope.
Edited by CASTING55 4/7/2010 7:36 AM
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