Anchor Weight for my Hobie PA12 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

socalhomies · 01-01-2022, 10:18 PM

Thinking of going down to Big 5 to pick-up a weight to use as an anchor. How much weight do you think I need for my PA12? Been hitting Huntington and Newport harbors and been getting tired of constantly drifting and repositioning my yak.

Thanks!

Hoyt

Paul1066 · 01-02-2022, 03:35 PM

I use a mushroom anchor I believe it’s a 20lb I mostly use it in harbor . I built a quick release mounted to H Rail close to plastic hull mount . You can hang a ski bouy on the end of the rope . That way you can toss over and stay with your fish and return to your spot . I like it because of its shape and being plastic coated seems work well . My problem is remembering to bring the darn thing .

JohnMckroidJr · 01-03-2022, 10:04 PM

After losing my Danforth anchor and chain, I have opted to use a concrete cinder block. So far it has served me well.

grey zone · 01-04-2022, 08:03 PM

For a kayak you do not need anymore than 5.0lbs, 7 at the most. What really matters is the anchor design. Danforth/fluke is for sand bottoms. Bruce is better for a rocky bottom or sand. I do not like Danforth anchors, they get lost easily where I fish in rocky areas. For kayaks you almost need a custom anchor that you make yourself, store bought ones are way too heavy for what you really need.

Saba Slayer · 01-05-2022, 09:53 AM

Here's your new anchor for that PA...It's just a little more expensive than a weight from Big 5...LOL...

The Xi3...

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KNAyWQ...ature=youtu.be

lowprofile · 01-05-2022, 10:03 PM

The prongs on an anchor hold you not the weight. You can use 2lbs as long as it hits bottom

igotpron · 01-08-2022, 10:11 AM

I use a vinyl mushroom weight. I think 8lbs and has a bungee shock leader. I don’t like being actually tethered to the bottom. Hood my oasis and pro angler just fine.

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01-01-2022, 10:18 PM	#1
socalhomies Junior Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 5	Anchor Weight for my Hobie PA12 Thinking of going down to Big 5 to pick-up a weight to use as an anchor. How much weight do you think I need for my PA12? Been hitting Huntington and Newport harbors and been getting tired of constantly drifting and repositioning my yak. Thanks! Hoyt

01-02-2022, 03:35 PM	#2
Paul1066 Junior Join Date: May 2021 Posts: 19	Anchor I use a mushroom anchor I believe it’s a 20lb I mostly use it in harbor . I built a quick release mounted to H Rail close to plastic hull mount . You can hang a ski bouy on the end of the rope . That way you can toss over and stay with your fish and return to your spot . I like it because of its shape and being plastic coated seems work well . My problem is remembering to bring the darn thing . Last edited by Paul1066; 01-02-2022 at 03:40 PM.

01-05-2022, 10:03 PM	#6
lowprofile #1 on fishstick's hitlist Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,478	The prongs on an anchor hold you not the weight. You can use 2lbs as long as it hits bottom __________________ MLPA- My Largest Poaching Area

01-03-2022, 10:04 PM	#3
JohnMckroidJr Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 1,932	After losing my Danforth anchor and chain, I have opted to use a concrete cinder block. So far it has served me well.

01-04-2022, 08:03 PM	#4
grey zone Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: san diego Posts: 158	For a kayak you do not need anymore than 5.0lbs, 7 at the most. What really matters is the anchor design. Danforth/fluke is for sand bottoms. Bruce is better for a rocky bottom or sand. I do not like Danforth anchors, they get lost easily where I fish in rocky areas. For kayaks you almost need a custom anchor that you make yourself, store bought ones are way too heavy for what you really need.

01-08-2022, 10:11 AM	#7
igotpron Xcoastie Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Westminster Posts: 285	I use a vinyl mushroom weight. I think 8lbs and has a bungee shock leader. I don’t like being actually tethered to the bottom. Hood my oasis and pro angler just fine. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk