West Marine has a Anchor Pull Ball ,$75 works every time , just snap it on to the Anchor Line power the boat slow and it pops it up all the way to the surface. been using on my Searay 270 Amberjack 10 years works every time even in heavy seas.
works on all Anchors, however I do use a 14 LB Plow Anchor for better holding , also Anchor off Stern to prevent Boat Swing , better for catching Perch !