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Anchor suggestions #11227286 11/16/15 07:39 PM
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Hey guys, recently bought an 18ft fiberglass center console and am starting to rig it up for cat fishing this winter and was wondering what types of anchors would be suggested. I understand box anchors are widely suggested but I'm not looking to spend $100+ on an anchor. I've found some pretty cheap fluke style anchors on Craigslist and was wondering if anybody had used them? Also what weight would be suggested to hold the boat? Any help is greatly appreciated!



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Re: Anchor suggestions [Re: Minnowkiller] #11227317 11/16/15 07:55 PM
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Check the classified on here. Several guys make and sell box anchors for around $50. I like one around 17#. Hard to beat a box anchor


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Re: Anchor suggestions [Re: Minnowkiller] #11227331 11/16/15 08:06 PM
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Ive looked in the classifieds a few times now and used the search bar but cannot find anything about people selling them, not sure if im just missing it or if its been removed or something. helpsign



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Re: Anchor suggestions [Re: Minnowkiller] #11227350 11/16/15 08:13 PM
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Check a "Digger Anchor"


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He builds good box anchors for $50.00. Don't waste your money on cheap fluke anchors.


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Re: Anchor suggestions [Re: Minnowkiller] #11227393 11/16/15 08:34 PM
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awesome thank you, i saw him on craigslist actually but didnt consider it because hes about an hour away but ill definitely give him a holler



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Re: Anchor suggestions [Re: Minnowkiller] #11227405 11/16/15 08:39 PM
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any opinions on fixed vs. folding other than storage connivance?



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Re: Anchor suggestions [Re: Minnowkiller] #11227450 11/16/15 09:01 PM
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Send Vess a pm and check when he's making some up next time, Alvarado to ft worth area is only about 40 miles and you won't be dissapointed with box anchors, for a few dollars more you can get two box anchors for the price of one good digger anchor, collapsible anchors would be nice to store but the price usually doubles for those that make them


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Ian makes a fold up anchor but I don't know the price


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http://texasfishingforum.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/10776488/Box_Anchors_$50_Highland_Villa#Post10776488

Been making them for a while

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Re: Anchor suggestions [Re: Minnowkiller] #11227631 11/16/15 10:34 PM
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I made an 18"x18" folding box anchor that I only use when someone else is pulling anchor.

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Originally Posted By: Txmedic033
I made an 18"x18" folding box anchor that I only use when someone else is pulling anchor.


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It's always good to have someone else be the designated box anchor puller!


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They get a free guided trip in return for pulling anchor. Unless you count all of those chiropractor bills.

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I am with chu chu the diggers are the way to go. they can get hung up and will set real quick you really should check them out I bought one on bay for 40$ the the second one the sales manager sent me one for free before that i was using the roter of my dodge charger with a 10river acne i slid drum over the stem of the river anchor like it fit like a doughnut the would wold my boat in 15mph winds but they were heavy as hell but man did thy hold i have since ditched them and use the diggers
http://www.diggeranchor.com/Freshwater_Digger_Anchor.html

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Going to get a box anchor from Ian next week, might get a digger for the back anchor or vise versa



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