Looking fro a 10 lb anchor

Dave Boyle · Jan 14, 2023

Hi folks,

I’m looking for a lead pyramid anchor for my pram. These are surprisingly hard to find, or for me at least. Fly shops and 3 Rivers Marine had none.

Do any of you on the Seattle area have a 10-12 lb anchor that you don’t use…

If yes then please let me know. A big shout out to the awesome Jeff Dodd too who kindly gave me one anchor today.
Thanks man.

Dave

Stonedfish · Jan 14, 2023

Dave,
Does it have to be an anchor?
Would a 10-12 lb downrigger weight work?
If so, Outdoor Emporium should have those.
Another option in Seattle.

Scotty 1019 | Fisheries Supply

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SF

Wanative · Jan 14, 2023

Lummi Fisheries Supply Co. Is where I got one last spring.

Dave Boyle · Jan 14, 2023

Stonedfish said:
Dave,
Does it have to be an anchor?
Would a 10-12 lb downrigger weight work?
If so, Outdoor Emporium should have those.
Another option in Seattle.

Scotty 1019 | Fisheries Supply

Save More on Your Scotty #1019 Lead Downrigger Weights, Round Lead Weight - 10 lbs. at Fisheries Supply. Excellent Customer Service, Ready to Ship. Marine Supplies Since 1928!

www.fisheriessupply.com

SF

Thanks SF, I’ve taken that route before but I think a pyramid, especially at that weight will dig In better to sediment and stick. A while back I read some interesting thoughts from Brian Chan re pyramid vs mushroom anchors and the differences in how mushrooms tend to drag, ripping up the bottom and the weeds.

I like chironomid fishing and don’t want to be buggering around too much re changing anchoring if the wind is a little brisk and my anchors are not holding the boat stable.

Dave

Dave Boyle · Jan 14, 2023

Wanative said:
Lummi Fisheries Supply Co. Is where I got one last spring.

Thanks, this may work at a push. One of my kids is at school in Bellingham so I’m up there quite a bit.

Dave

Stonedfish · Jan 14, 2023

Dave Boyle said:
Thanks SF, I’ve taken that route before but I think a pyramid, especially at that weight will dig In better to sediment and stick. A while back I read some interesting thoughts from Brian Chan re pyramid vs mushroom anchors and the differences in how mushrooms tend to drag, ripping up the bottom and the weeds.

I like chironomid fishing and don’t want to be buggering around too much re changing anchoring if the wind is a little brisk and my anchors are not holding the boat stable.

Dave

Dave,
I’ve got a 10 lb pyramid you are welcome to borrow if you are trying to get out in your new boat. You can use it for as long as you want until you can source one.
Let me know and I’ll leave it out for you to pick up.
Brian

Dave Boyle · Jan 14, 2023

Thanks Brian, I may take you up on that. I’m up on Crown Hill so just round the core re from you.

Dave

PhilR · Jan 14, 2023

I’m using a goodwill ten pound weight plate. Holds pretty good

Crawbugger · Jan 15, 2023

10lb. Kettle dumbbell from Wally used to be 12.00.

Draketake · Jan 15, 2023

Dave I make anchors out of a coffee or paint can, some concrete and an eyebolt. Easy, cheap and not a heartbreaker if you have to cut it. Added bonus, you can make it any weight you want by changing the size of the container. I got them for the front and back, of my driftboat, to use on Lakes. My daughters\ boyfriend uses them on his V hulled Lake Boat in Wyoming.

Happy Sunday.

Bob

Guy Gregory · Jan 15, 2023

10 lbs of steel chain. Non toxic, holds well, cleans easy, cheap.

krusty · Jan 15, 2023

Guy Gregory said:
10 lbs of steel chain. Non toxic, holds well, cleans easy, cheap.

Do you find that chain holds well on a weedy lake on a windy day? My mushroom anchors certainly do....but on occasion I've hauled up huge quantities of lake weed that's no doubt accumulated as I probably plowed a furrow down the lake bottom vegetation.

Guy Gregory · Jan 15, 2023

krusty said:
Do you find that chain holds well on a weedy lake on a windy day? My mushroom anchors certainly do....but on occasion I've hauled up huge quantities of lake weed that's no doubt accumulated as I probably plowed a furrow down the lake bottom vegetation.

My southfork anchors pretty well with chain on a windy day, it sheds the veg and mud on the way up, i doubt it digs in as well as a mushroom or downrigger ball.

Jeff Dodd · Jan 15, 2023

Dave Boyle said:
Hi folks,

I’m looking for a lead pyramid anchor for my pram. These are surprisingly hard to find, or for me at least. Fly shops and 3 Rivers Marine had none.

Do any of you on the Seattle area have a 10-12 lb anchor that you don’t use…

If yes then please let me know. A big shout out to the awesome Jeff Dodd too who kindly gave me one anchor today.
Thanks man.

Dave

Anything to increase the odds of getting a seat in the new Journey!

Wetswinger · Feb 18, 2023

Here's two anchors I've just made out of 1/2 gal. milk containers. The I-bolt has a fender washer on it. After it cures I'll clean it up and spray it with rubber under seal from Harbor Freight. Finished price $12/2. They wiegh #12 each and hopefully the square shape won't roll around.

LBL · Feb 18, 2023

Here’s what I have.
Greenfield Products Mushroom Anchor 10#
https://www.walmart.com/ip/780225368
Clean, not worried about it banging into mr raft, cheap.

Scottcat · Feb 18, 2023

Dave Boyle said:
Hi folks,

I’m looking for a lead pyramid anchor for my pram. These are surprisingly hard to find, or for me at least. Fly shops and 3 Rivers Marine had none.

Do any of you on the Seattle area have a 10-12 lb anchor that you don’t use…

If yes then please let me know. A big shout out to the awesome Jeff Dodd too who kindly gave me one anchor today.
Thanks man.

Dave

I saw a post for lead anchors of any size on one of the gear sites I believe. It was a Seattle location I think. There's also a guy in Lake Stevens that does downrigger balls and possibly anchors. I got downrigger balls from him. Try John's Sporting Goods in Everett also. I would bet he know a source. Ask for Connor, John's nephew. Pretty sure that's his name.
Pretty vague I know. Sorry

_WW_ · Feb 19, 2023

Anchor Drift boats - boat parts - by owner - marine sale

32 lb lead drift boat anchor $85 each. Smaller 10 lb lead anchor for small boat $30 each.

yakima.craigslist.org

Buzzy · Feb 19, 2023

Wetswinger said:
Here's two anchors I've just made out of 1/2 gal. milk containers. The I-bolt has a fender washer on it. After it cures I'll clean it up and spray it with rubber under seal from Harbor Freight. Finished price $12/2. They wiegh #12 each and hopefully the square shape won't roll around.View attachment 54612

I would think these won't roll too much except perhaps on a hard, sloping bottom. I've gotten rid of my mushroom anchors in various weights, they do roll on "hard, sloping bottoms". The worst anchor I've had is also my favorite: a steel rod (4" dia. X 3.5" long) - it rolls on hard bottoms but it really does dig into marl, mud, silt and weedy bottoms. For questionable lakes - (hard, sloping....) my 10 pound lead pyramid anchor is the best.