Anchor - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Steveo · 08-16-2007, 11:49 AM

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?
Thanks,
Steve

cabojohn · 08-16-2007, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Steveo

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?
Thanks,
Steve

Anchor- meh, you probably don't need one.
Its just extra stuff & weight to carry...less is more.
Good luck

$.02
cabojohn

dorado50 · 08-16-2007, 12:05 PM

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.

madscientist · 08-16-2007, 12:14 PM

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.

Sherm · 08-16-2007, 12:54 PM

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.

Steveo · 08-16-2007, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Sherm

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.

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.

Zed · 08-16-2007, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Sherm

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.

I still have an anchor I pulled up from the rock off LJC.

No one's claimed it yet.

08-16-2007, 11:49 AM	#1
Steveo Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: La Habra, Orange County Posts: 7	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? Thanks, Steve

08-16-2007, 12:14 PM	#4
madscientist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,906	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. __________________

08-16-2007, 12:05 PM	#3
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	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.

08-16-2007, 12:54 PM	#5
Sherm Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 490	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.