Editing Anchor (section)

=== Grapnel anchor / drag{{anchor|grapnel}} ===
[[File:Grapnel anchor in West Bengal.jpg|thumb|left|A grapnel anchor]]
A traditional design, the grapnel is merely a shank (no stock) with four or more tines, also known as a ''drag''. It has a benefit in that, no matter how it reaches the bottom, one or more tines are aimed to set. In coral, or rock, it is often able to set quickly by hooking into the structure, but may be more difficult to retrieve. A grapnel is often quite light, and may have additional uses as a tool to recover gear lost overboard. Its weight also makes it relatively easy to move and carry, however its shape is generally not compact and it may be awkward to stow unless a collapsing model is used.

Grapnels rarely have enough fluke area to develop much hold in sand, clay, or mud. It is not unknown for the anchor to foul on its own rode, or to foul the tines with refuse from the bottom, preventing it from digging in. On the other hand, it is quite possible for this anchor to find such a good hook that, without a trip line from the crown, it is impossible to retrieve.<ref>{{cite web|title=Grapnel anchor|url=https://aceboater.com/en/grapnel-anchor|website=AceBoater.com|access-date=18 May 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=How to Choose the Right Boat Anchor Types – Active Fisherman|url=https://www.activefisherman.com/choose-right-boat-anchor-types.html|website=Active Fisherman|access-date=18 May 2016|date=2 January 2015}}</ref>