Dan668 Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 I currently have an 8lb ball anchor but it doesnt work too well. The canoe still moves and such. Someone was telling me to get the mushroom anchor, it works a lot better. Any suggestions? THanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burtess Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 I use a navy anchor identical this one, http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/product_...fromSearch=true, but about 8-10 pounds. Digs in well to soft bottoms and holds my 16 foot well. Burt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 The best way to anchor a canoe is to use two anchors. They don't have to be heavy....mushrooms are ok. Never anchor from the side of a canoe. Use one anchor at the stern and the other at the bow both secured with quick release knots to be able to break-away should you get unexpected waves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioFisherman Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 Mushroom works fine in soft bottoms, mud and muck, not great in sand or rock, it doesn`t dig in. Small navy style might be your best bet for an all around anchor. Sand bottom anchors, Danforth? are usually thinner steel, meant to bury themselves in the sand to hold. Had one on my bigger boat for Lake Erie it worked well. Also carried a navy style for back up and in case I wanted to fix both ends of the boat. River style anchor is sort of like a mushroom but with gaps it will work on harder bottoms also. I carried a river style and a navy style in my 17 foot aluminum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCTFisher9120 Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 lol, i got the end of a old pick axe, works great it's heavy "dig's in" and it was free... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutologist Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 If youre gonna be portaging get a couple of those nylon/mesh laundry bags. Double them up then toss some rocks in and scoff at carrying extra weight on the trail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 The best way to anchor a canoe is to use two anchors. They don't have to be heavy....mushrooms are ok. Never anchor from the side of a canoe. Use one anchor at the stern and the other at the bow both secured with quick release knots to be able to break-away should you get unexpected waves. I 2nd that. troutologist's idea's pretty good too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike the Pike Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 This is what I use in my canoe around 10lbs believe me it bites well into the bottom and does not move. of course what Roy says would be better but so far for small bodies of water this is all I have needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLofchik Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 5lb Navy anchor up front, with small Bass Pro sea anchor out back. Keeps swinging to a minimum unless you're in a crazy spot where the wind switches 180 every five minutes. My navy anchor I picked up in a surplus store for $5, knowing how overpriced Crappy Tire has become they'll want something retarded for it. For portaging into lakes the only thing that won't get sliced up by Shield rocks is a basketball net filled with stones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POLLIWOGG Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 How much anchor rope are you using in lets say 10 ' of water? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nailzz Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 This is the style that we use for our canoe and inflatable. We have a 6 and 8 pound which both work great on their own and better together to stop spinning. They come heavier if needed. They fold up into a small carrying case which takes up no room at all in the boat. West Marine anchor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo_guy Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 I have the west marine type and works like a charm..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 This is the style that we use for our canoe and inflatable. We have a 6 and 8 pound which both work great on their own and better together to stop spinning. They come heavier if needed. They fold up into a small carrying case which takes up no room at all in the boat. West Marine anchor I have the west marine type and works like a charm..... Where can you get one of these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo_guy Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 You can get it at crappy tire about $20 I think... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nailzz Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 West Marine has a store in Oakville or you can order online from their website. I think i paid about $12 for the 8 pounder in the store but their website is now showing a higher price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 hmm... I'll have to keep my eyes open next time I'm in CT. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holdfast Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 If youre gonna be portaging get a couple of those nylon/mesh laundry bags. Double them up then toss some rocks in and scoff at carrying extra weight on the trail. Yupper, done it forever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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