The 10 Best Folding Anchors

It only takes a few seconds to flip the prongs of the Crown Sporting Grapnel (around $46) out of their folded position and lock them into place, allowing you to quickly stake out your position if you find a honey hole where the fish are biting. It’s straightforward and simple to use.

Made of sturdy galvanized iron, the Best Marine & Outdoors Fishing (appx. $30) folds into a neat 12-inch by 5-inch size to save space on your boat or while you’re traveling. It’s very easy to operate, as you simply open the four flukes and slide the collar down to lock it into place.

The Seattle Sports Kit (around $36) comes with everything you need to safely keep a kayak or canoe from drifting in the breeze or with the current. You'll get a compact anchor, a handy drawstring storage sack, and a generous 50-foot line for relatively deep waters.

A nifty, collapsible unit that’s designed to hold in mud, sand, gravel or rock, the Airhead Complete (around $28) is compact enough to fit under boat seats and in storage compartments. A durable protective finish helps keep it in good condition.

The Attwood Iron (around $27) is a reliable option for use with personal watercraft or dinghies that lack ample storage space. At three pounds, it’s relatively easy for most boaters to handle, and its durable build helps ensure a long lifespan.

Galvanized for durability and to prevent rusting, the Extreme Max BoatTector (about $13) is ideal when the environment at the bottom of the body of water includes grass, weeds or rocks. It works best when used for short-term holds versus long-term stops.

Whereas painted models tend to chip and cheap metal ones might rust, the OceanMotion Kayak (about $30) is designed with a tough protective coating to prevent that from happening. Its stainless steel clasp provides a reliable connection to your vessel, too.

It may not look pretty, but the Yak Gear Rig (about $20) should get the job done in light to mildly swift currents. Its tines fold in, which comes in handy for tucking it away into the corner of your kayak or canoe. It’s a nice choice for river anglers.

Coated in a bright neon green finish, the Gradient Fitness Marine (around $32) is easy to spot in clear water. It comes with 25 feet of reliable rope, which has a strong snap hook on the end that allows you to quickly attach it to your vessel.

Available in three weight classes, the Norestar System (about $105) is a fairly heavy-duty option that's designed to latch on to whatever lurks beneath the water’s surface. It comes with a stowage bag to keep it from rolling around in your watercraft when it’s not in use.