Raleigh - Appreciate the kind words, thanks. I really enjoy doing these Fastlane/Hobie kayak fishing clinics, and, helping others enjoy our sport. Lunch was kinda late :P but I love the crowd's collective enthusiasm for kayak fishing!
And I learned a bunch too ... pedal-kayak-fishing is really still evolving, and I believe still in the brain-storming stages with further revolutions to come from Hobie, and, all of us. :P
I noticed Roger caught a big seabass on Sunday
Hope the clinic helped.
NMBrinkman - I've never fished from an anchored yak for a couple reasons - I would generalize that anchors could hinder both finding fish, and, battling fish.
Finding Fish - Slow trolling and covering lots of water is my style, and more fun. You couldn't pay me to anchor outside LJ in rough seas and swell with strong current. :shock: I have put a bungee cord into the kelp on calmer days though, usually to just chill on top of a huge area of bait in the kelp bed and catch and release bass.
Battling Fish - anchor lines probably cause as much heartbreak as sea lions and lobster traps combined. Imagine if you hooked THE BIG ONE with your anchor firmly wedged in the reef. Sounds like a challenge. :?
I have recently discovered the value of the "virtual anchor" - the handheld GPS. With a GPS and a Mirage pedal drive, you're all set!