Shallow water anchor - trying to avoid beaching

I use this any time I'm less than 8' deep. Just javelin it straight down and don't worry. I only use the slip ring in deeper water.

if you're in sand in the surf, and it's too deep or choppy for a power pole, you better use the slip ring anchor and not the cajun anchor or that heavy boat is going ashore

99% of our anchoring is sandy bottom in about 3 ft water.

We are typically at a spot for 4ish hours and have to reset the anchor plenty of times when the big boats roll by....maybe that can't be avoided.....

My thought with the mushroom is that it might move a little, but thats better than breaking free completely, which is what my ole split ring tends to do...

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Just javelin it straight down and don't worry.

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Don’t javelin that fricker down in that blackjack around Lake Mechant. I played hell getting one out of the mud after doing just that. Thought it was in concrete for a minute

Your slip ring/ fluke should not be coming loose no matter what, you likely either have too small of an anchor or more likely are not letting enough line out? Even in 3 ft of water you should probably have 45 ft of line out? 10-15 yards? Also likely need to increase your chain size so the weight holds it down and in place.

Given that, yeah a Cajun anchor/ pole type anchor is likely good for your situation.

I make the cajun anchors and a variety of mounts.

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I use that same danforth and rarely ever have problems. Do you put enough line out?

ETA: The mushroom anchors are just about the worst anchor to use to fight against wake surfers.

I'm trying to tell yall to quit fighting those damn anchors and get a spotlock trolling motor. It will change your life. If you can't afford it save up for it. Its worth every penny.

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I dont disagree....i'd love to have one...

But i'm talking about family days, not fishing days. I almost never anchor while fishing.
I'm trying to avoid running it up on the shore, prefer to leave it in a couple feet of water