One thing all anchors schould have is a chain. Chain will keep anchor flat on bottom and greatly help anchor dig in. Best thing I put on boat is a Lewmar Windlass. Use to anchor off stern. This did keep boat stead without to much swing. But backing boat to pull up anchor tough on older body. Have 200 ft. of rode ( anchor line) 15lb flake anchor 20 ft. of 5/16 chain. Free fall windlass drift back lock windlass rape line around front cleat. Boat does swing with bow anchor but still get perch. Have 26 ft. Tompson