I've lost two ...

One last Spring in the Columbia off the mouth of the Kalama. Tried to "Hog up" at the urging of Rivertramp and Smurf. It hit the bottom and never moved. The five horse kicker was not enough to get that BigAss driftboat turned around with the rope pulling on it, so we could never get upstream.

Two weeks ago the kicker was pukin. I was dragging anchor just below Mill Creek on the Cowlitz. When it caught, it just about pulled us down. We dinked around with it for a bit and let her go.

Moral of the story? Don't anchor in water that is too fast. I am sure this is a different speed for every boat. Know your boat and be careful when anchoring. The heavier the current, the more cautious you should be. Please be prepared to abandon your anchor. (No knot in the end! Not tied off in the boat! Have a knife to free yourself!) Be smart.