boating and the like in one embodiment of the invention an apparatus for anchoring a boat to a bottom of a body of water is disclosed it will be recognized that while the following description will utilize such an exemplary environment in describing the various features and functionality of the present invention such description should be taken by way of example and not by way of limitation fig1 illustrates one embodiment of the present invention as it may be used during operation although illustrated as tied to the bow of the boat the anchor pole 10 may be mounted secured or tethered to other locations of the boat and is not limited to the bow only a passenger of the boat can control the telescopic anchor pole 10 while seated anywhere within the boat the pole 10 may be secured to any part of the boat through the use of a bracket clamp tie down or any other suitable securing means 26 and method for a more rigid positioning one may use a securing mechanism 26 like a clamp or bracket to secure the pole 10 directly to the boat thus minimizing mobility and drift during anchoring for a more flexible anchoring one may use securing means 26 such as a rope whereby the boat may be allowed.