Yakattack Sidewinder - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

ful-rac · 05-09-2014, 03:04 PM

I just recently visited the yakattack website to check out some of their new stuff, and I found a couple of things I haven't seen.

I came across the Sidewinder. Basically it's a piece of plastic that you wind your anchor rope on. Seems simple....but it also allows you to lock the line in place....impressive!

Anybody that's tried to work with a bunch of anchor line will definitely appreciate this little device.

I don't usually anchor when I'm fishing saltwater, but when I fish freshwater occasionally, an anchor is very nice to have. So I bought one, and I have to say that...it's pretty bitch'n! All wrapped up the anchor is a nice tight, organized package, that's easily stored, deployable, adjusted and retrieved.

Next problem is how to tie the anchor off quickly and cleanly without drilling and installing a standard cleat.....Back when I had my stealth I used clam cleats to secure my anchor line and it worked great! But....they were screwed into the hull, so they were always there, I never did like that. I just couldn't figure out how to get them on my PA without drilling into the mounting boards...and I didn't want them to always be there.... So back to yakattack for some more ideas...I came across the HD track mount...Perfect that's exactly what I'm looking for! Clam cleat screwed onto the HD mount, attached to the gear track!

Finally! a clean removable solution, that you can quickly attach, secure, and release your anchor line.

Perris Bluegill beware, the killing machine is getting hungry!!!!

wiredantz · 05-09-2014, 03:09 PM

Just a suggestion:

You might want to tie a small bouy somewhere on the line, just in case you need to untie the rope in an emergency. (just like the guy in the video)

ericko · 05-09-2014, 03:29 PM

Tony when do you want to go hit up perris

ful-rac · 05-09-2014, 04:22 PM

It's about that time. Ryan was say'n he got into the bluegill already. Might have to make a trip soon.

FlyFishinYakr · 05-10-2014, 06:52 AM

Nifty idea but I found that a cheap electrical cord storage (found @ Home Depot 3 for 5$?) will hold 100' of 3/8" rope and I have 2 clam cleats and 4 regular cleats mounted on my outback to attach to works well also.
FFY

taggermike · 05-11-2014, 08:06 AM

Nice clean set up with the clam cleats. I'll second the use of a buoy. I noticed on the vid at 2:10 when he demonstrates the quick release he has the buoy above the line holder. Even with a strong clip it might be better to have it below the line holder. Mike

05-09-2014, 03:04 PM	#1
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Yakattack Sidewinder I just recently visited the yakattack website to check out some of their new stuff, and I found a couple of things I haven't seen. I came across the Sidewinder. Basically it's a piece of plastic that you wind your anchor rope on. Seems simple....but it also allows you to lock the line in place....impressive! Anybody that's tried to work with a bunch of anchor line will definitely appreciate this little device. I don't usually anchor when I'm fishing saltwater, but when I fish freshwater occasionally, an anchor is very nice to have. So I bought one, and I have to say that...it's pretty bitch'n! All wrapped up the anchor is a nice tight, organized package, that's easily stored, deployable, adjusted and retrieved. Next problem is how to tie the anchor off quickly and cleanly without drilling and installing a standard cleat.....Back when I had my stealth I used clam cleats to secure my anchor line and it worked great! But....they were screwed into the hull, so they were always there, I never did like that. I just couldn't figure out how to get them on my PA without drilling into the mounting boards...and I didn't want them to always be there.... So back to yakattack for some more ideas...I came across the HD track mount...Perfect that's exactly what I'm looking for! Clam cleat screwed onto the HD mount, attached to the gear track! Finally! a clean removable solution, that you can quickly attach, secure, and release your anchor line. Perris Bluegill beware, the killing machine is getting hungry!!!! __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

05-09-2014, 03:09 PM	#2
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	Just a suggestion: You might want to tie a small bouy somewhere on the line, just in case you need to untie the rope in an emergency. (just like the guy in the video) __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it

05-09-2014, 04:22 PM	#4
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	It's about that time. Ryan was say'n he got into the bluegill already. Might have to make a trip soon. __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

05-09-2014, 03:29 PM	#3
ericko Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Huntington beach Posts: 594	Tony when do you want to go hit up perris

05-10-2014, 06:52 AM	#5
FlyFishinYakr Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nor Cal...30 min from Bodega/Tomales Bay, 1hr from Clear Lake, 2+ hr to Berryessa & the Delta Posts: 729	Nifty idea but I found that a cheap electrical cord storage (found @ Home Depot 3 for 5$?) will hold 100' of 3/8" rope and I have 2 clam cleats and 4 regular cleats mounted on my outback to attach to works well also. FFY

05-11-2014, 08:06 AM	#6
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	Nice clean set up with the clam cleats. I'll second the use of a buoy. I noticed on the vid at 2:10 when he demonstrates the quick release he has the buoy above the line holder. Even with a strong clip it might be better to have it below the line holder. Mike