Wednesday, 25 October 2017 16:22

The Best Anchor Winch Is A Michigan Made Anchor Winch

River Larry Anchor Winch and Towers are made right here in the mitten. River Larry Anchor Winch and Towers are made right here in the mitten.

With Michigan almost completely surrounded by water its no secret that we have some great fishing oppertunities to be had. Aside from our larger bodies of water such as the Great Lakes or our many inland lakes, Michigan also has multiple river systems that hold a number of different species of fish. These rivers are popular for their Steelhead, Salmon, Trout, Small Mouth Bass, Walleye, and many others. To effectively target these fish you need to be equipt with the right gear such as a flat bottom boat, a jet drive outboard, and a solid anchor winch system. That being said there are many options you can go with in terms of boats and motors, but there is really only one winch system that I would recommend you go with and that's a River Larry.

If you search the market you will find a number of different winches and towers to chose from, but a River Larry Winch is built with outstanding craftmanship by a man who knows a thing or two about navigating and fishing the rivers. River Larry Winches feature a 10,000 hour continuous run 12-volt motor that only draws 13 amps under full load. Some guys ask if he still makes the 24V moldel, but honestly the 12V models raise and lower the anchor pretty quick. You really don't need them to be any faster in my personal opinion. Some other key features would be the continuous run industrial gearbox with a built in pressure relief valve, a 50 ft. spool length, and a 3/8" diameter kern mantle rescue rope that has an 8,000 lb. strength and a 1.2% water absorption rate. River Larry's design also convenientlly allows you to mount the winch unit directly to the tower to save space if you have limited room. The best part about a River Larry though, is the fact it is a Michigan made winch. So you are not only getting the best winch on the market, but you would be supporting a local Michigan business as well. 

Seriously though, if you are looking for a winch that was built for strength, pinpoint anchor placement, and ease of use, you need to check out a River Larry Anchor Winch system. Stop by Vans and check them out in person to see their quality craftmanship first hand, we always have at least one in stock.