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08-16-2007, 11:49 AM | #1 |
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Anchor
I'll be yak fishing for my first time ever in my new Hobie Rev tomorrow out of DP. Heading out with a couple of experienced yakkers, Tim of DP Jet Ski & Kayak and Jack V., a fellow yakker I met at the recent surf clinic, so I'm in good hands. My question is this; how important is an anchor from a safety standpoint? If I were going alone (which I would not do at this point, but hypothectically...) is an anchor a must have?
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08-16-2007, 11:59 AM | #2 | |
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Its just extra stuff & weight to carry...less is more. Good luck $.02 cabojohn |
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08-16-2007, 12:05 PM | #3 |
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Recipe for disaster. Lakes are fine. Why would you want an anchor in the ocean ? When the swell takes the kayak up, the anchor takes it downnnnnnnnnnn.
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08-16-2007, 12:14 PM | #4 |
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Anchors are fine, but largely unnecessary out here. Back east I used to anchor all the time chumming for stripers. A foot or 2 of chain helps hold the anchor and also evens out the swells. For an even softer ride, tie a couple dropper loops in the anchor line about 4ft apart and connect them with 1ft of bungee: acts like a shock absorber. Whatever you do, try not to drag it. Pulling free a snagged anchor is not easy on the yak.
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08-16-2007, 12:54 PM | #5 |
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I have an anchor I got in a tournament a while back. You can have it if you want it. I've had it for two years and it is still in the package.
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08-16-2007, 01:04 PM | #6 |
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Thanks for the offer, but from the sound of things, it's looking like I don't need one. That's fine, too...it would just be more stuff to lug around in the hull.
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08-16-2007, 02:45 PM | #7 |
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