Anchor - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Sherm · 08-16-2007, 11:54 AM

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, 12:04 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.

dorado50 · 08-16-2007, 01:27 PM

Glad you decided against the anchor. No matter what gissmo or gadgets you add to the line a swell or boat wake crashing upon you will jar that yak and turn that boat over.

madscientist · 08-16-2007, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by dorado50

Glad you decided against the anchor. No matter what gissmo or gadgets you add to the line a swell or boat wake crashing upon you will jar that yak and turn that boat over.

That is not true, if you anchor from the stern or bow and have the proper amount of line out. A quick release mechanism can also assuage any fears of catastrophe. I had a bungee release/floater mechanism that would immediately release me from the anchor and leave the line floating for later retrieval. Anchors are mostly not needed here, but they are not unsafe if used properly and with a little thought.

silverbullet · 08-17-2007, 10:22 AM

I have one and used it a couple times in the bay...or at humphrey's but never even take it to LJ.

jscott · 08-17-2007, 10:35 AM

Out here I recommend a bungee cord to tie off to kelp with. If wind picks up and you want to remain stationary-- that is your best bet. The bungee acts as a shock absorber on the swells so you don't get sudden movements from the yak. Also-- you can get a drift chute to slow down drifts on windier days as well. Leave the anchor at home unless you are lake fishing.

dorado50 · 08-17-2007, 11:45 AM

kayaks are unstable, very submersible, and have no beam ,therefore, a swell or white cap pushes the kayak one way while your at anchor, and the kayak is positioned in an opposing direction, perhaps by shifting winds, the two opposing forces can cause capsize no matter how much scope you have out.

Zed · 08-16-2007, 01:45 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.

08-17-2007, 10:22 AM	#5
silverbullet Crusty Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 125	I have one and used it a couple times in the bay...or at humphrey's but never even take it to LJ. __________________ pastor maximus felis domestica Bobby

08-16-2007, 11:54 AM	#1
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.

08-16-2007, 01:27 PM	#3
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	Glad you decided against the anchor. No matter what gissmo or gadgets you add to the line a swell or boat wake crashing upon you will jar that yak and turn that boat over.

08-17-2007, 10:35 AM	#6
jscott Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 138	Out here I recommend a bungee cord to tie off to kelp with. If wind picks up and you want to remain stationary-- that is your best bet. The bungee acts as a shock absorber on the swells so you don't get sudden movements from the yak. Also-- you can get a drift chute to slow down drifts on windier days as well. Leave the anchor at home unless you are lake fishing.

08-17-2007, 11:45 AM	#7
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	kayaks are unstable, very submersible, and have no beam ,therefore, a swell or white cap pushes the kayak one way while your at anchor, and the kayak is positioned in an opposing direction, perhaps by shifting winds, the two opposing forces can cause capsize no matter how much scope you have out.