The Richter Anchor design came into existence several years ago with a design to fit the needs of anglers fishing for walleye in northern Wisconsin. The Richter Anchor design has an aggressive fluke pattern, and centered weight with the addition of a release bar that makes the anchor near 100% retrievable. The Richter Anchor has been shown to maintain a good hold with a 3:1 scope, often even less anchor line. The Richter Anchor has been tested by countless tournament fishermen, and compared to other "specialty" anchors that claim to be the best, the Richter Anchor is continuously preferred for reliability in varied bottoms and water conditions.

• Style: Unique fixed grapnel and river combination with release mechanism
• Material: PVC-coated, galvanized iron/steel
• Application: Most bottom types
• Best Use: Small craft in protected areas; similar to river anchor
• Pros: Combines grapnel penetration, the easy retrieval of a slip-ring anchor, and the weight of a river anchor into a high-performance design
• Cons: Poor holding in sand and mud, good primarily for small boats in inland conditions
• Warranty: One year

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