Anchoring a 10 ft. Dry Fly in current?

[Gone Fishing]

For you guys that run plugs in the river, what size anchor to you bring with you. I have a 10 ft. Dry Fly with an 8 lb. anchor for holding it out of the current but if I want to anchor and drop back plugs in the river, what do you guys recommend? I know every river is different but there has to be some kind of ball park weight. Thanks.
John

[TONGA]

I am not sure what you mean by a 10ft. Dry Fly,,but the main thing you need to get your ancor to hold in strong current is plenty of roap !

[Steve]

I would go with the 14lb like Ray says for bigger water. The 8lb doesn't cut it in the bigger rivers.

[gunrod]

And in the smaller (slower) rivers you should be able to hold yourself pretty good by rowing. The 14lb should be all purpose.

I haven't had my Dry Fly out yet so I can't speak from experience but believe it should hold well just rowing.

[Gone Fishing]

Thanks for the replies! Ill check with Ralf before I make the puchase but it sounds like a 14 lb. should do the job. Appreciate the info.