Due to my problems with back pain, I've had a realy rough tiime working my anchor properly when I'm on my Jon Boat by myself  but this small inexpensive anchor raising & locking  Pulley System has been the ticket for me..Just thought I'd share it, Sure many of you have seen it or have simular ones....I love this thing..without moving from my seat I can now raise, lower & securely lock & release my anchor as often as i like..I've attached the ebay link for the seller i got mine from,hope it helps some of you.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ANCHOR-PULLEY-NEGREAT-FOR-FISHING-BOATS_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem4a99ed26f9QQitemZ320410035961QQptZBoatQ5fPartsQ5fAccessoriesQ5fGear