Bruce,

The fact that the boat lacks a lot of the classic "banana shape" is somewhat of a liability because it consequently pushes more water and it was something I faught from time to time.
However.........The boat also worked adequately anchoring- we caught alot of fish in it!. I'm assuming you have my old anchor. Actually, it worked fine for me but what helped a great deal was letting a little more rope out than usual thus putting the anchor farther behind the boat when it is trying to grab. It held solid on numerous fast water drifts here on the peninsula.

As far as plug pulling, I never did much in that boat because I don't like pulling plugs. The boat was a beginning one for me and was bought with the goal of getting from starting point A to finishing point B; Mainly transportation down the river. I've since graduated to a Willie's for more diverse fishing.

If you still experience anchor problems, try welding some rebar or pieces of chain to it to add to it's "grabability"; you shouldn't need more weight.

Hope that helps. E-mail or post further questions and I'll do what I can to help.

Eric