Kayak Anchors

[newguy01]

here what i do on mine i have a umbrella anchor that have a tie points on both end. i tie my line on the the bottom and leave some slack and zipped tied on other end. just in case u get stuck the zipped tie would break off and you can full from the bottom of the anchor. the green circle you tie your line here and the light blue one you use zipped tie. the size of zipped tee defend on what you can break hope this help

[Jimmyz123]

That is a great idea. I have someone who offered me an anchor, I'm not one to usually turn down a gift so, I may have to try this trick.

[steveooo]

FWIW, I bought an anchor when I first got in to this. I quickly realized that there is virtually no situation in which I wish I had an anchor out on the water. There are not too many times that I would like to sit in the same place and fish, or drag an extra 5 lbs around with me, that includes the bays, big water, and fresh.

I do know that anchors are pretty popular on the east coast though, maybe its just a different style of fishing?

[Jzo]

Originally Posted by steveooo

FWIW, I bought an anchor when I first got in to this. I quickly realized that there is virtually no situation in which I wish I had an anchor out on the water. There are not too many times that I would like to sit in the same place and fish, or drag an extra 5 lbs around with me, that includes the bays, big water, and fresh.

X2.

[ronbo613]

I use an anchor in rivers when I'm fishing for salmon or steelhead, but I wouldn't use one in the ocean under any circumstances.
I use a cheapo "round" anchor, if there's too much current, it just slowly bounces or drags across the bottom. I wouldn't use any kind of "claw" type anchors. If they get stuck on a submerged tree or log, you lose the anchor or go in after it.

[Jimmyz123]

I have a drift sock, which after last weeks captains meeting, I might pick up a second one if I'm really wanting to stay put where I am. There I do like drifting along because that's like having a trolling motor on the yak. However there are times when the drift is way too fast. Like someone posted they use a round anchor that just bounces on the bottom, I like those as well. I like keeping things simple.

[Fiskadoro]

Originally Posted by newguy01

here what i do on mine i have a umbrella anchor that have a tie points on both end. i tie my line on the the bottom and leave some slack and zipped tied on other end. just in case u get stuck the zipped tie would break off and you can full from the bottom of the anchor.

That is a standard setup this for larger boats, with Bruce and Claw anchors, but instead of zip ties they use stainless wire.



Many an anchor has been saved by the above method, especially in rocky areas like the islands.

If your going to use a standard anchor with rope that is definitely the way to do it.

Jim