Fotress anchor?
 

I bit the bullet and bought a fortress anchor.

I hear its the best:sly: who has one and does it hold up to the hype like they say Its suppose too.....

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I have been using that same type of anchor made by Danforth since 2003. Actually using the same anchor I bought when I purchased my first new bay boat in 2003.

Works great in soft bottoms. Not so great on on hard oyster bottoms.

That's what I had. It worked but It was heavy!

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Should have got a claw anchor. that style will hold in light current on reefs and muddy bottoms. but when you need to anchor on a reef in fast current (like the pass) they will slip.

http://boatingsavings.sportsmansguid....aspx?a=559801

This is what I have. 11lb, think I paid $49.95

Tried that on. It didnt hold and the nx size up was too big for my anchor locker.

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Did you have a chain on it??

That is what I have and only had it not hold one time.

No complaining about either one. just a preferance for what I wanted.... the fortress is lighter 4lbs and less of a hassle getting out out of my anchor locker.

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I have 2 anchors in my boat and I never use either one lol... thats what the powerpole and the ipilot are for

I was forced to use the anchor last weekend meaux... I hated that LOL. my ipilot should be fixed today r tomorrow!!!! Spoiled:D

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Installed my ipilot this week. Hoping I can have a power pole by next fishing season.

I have had a claw and fortress. Fortress fits in my anchor storage and is light and has worked fine so far. I have a heavy chain. Worth the money IMO

Fortress
 

Worth the $.

I have a 7# fortress with about 6' of chain. It is light and holds the boat well in sand and mud. it is not good in grass or reefs. I also use a Grappler anchor for oyster reefs and I have a cajun anchor for in the marsh.

put a good chain on yours and you will love it. My 7# is not heavy enough for strong current in 40'+ water. I have put the grappler at the front of the chain in those situations.

2.5 hallon bucket of concrete with loop sticking out is what i use;) works great in mud, rock, and oysters too!!

I actually saw my anchor yesterday while working on some wiring. It is the fortress brand. I was wondering as I thought it was very light.

Anyway, it has lasted forever and worked well for me over the years with a shackle and chain.