Anchor - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

kiyo21 · 07-23-2013, 12:21 AM

Does any one use one, what type/ weight?

Is there any better way to stay than having to drop down?

I use a 15# mushroom and it just drags under me while i do a suuuuuper
slow drift XD, and its hard to find a place to put it on my way out.

Any suggestions?

DanaPT · 07-23-2013, 08:13 AM

I have the type of anchor referenced in this video 4lbs or so. The key is to have the "release" in case it gets stuck.

I don't use an anchor pully BUT do connect the anchor to a bungee cord to the kayak to allow for some relief/give from sudden water movements. Otherwise you could tip the kayak.

I put a float at the end of the line where I tie to the kayak, just in case I quickly needed to release the kayak from the anchor.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-47vOJZe01c

I think I've used the anchor 2x.

ZUMAN · 07-23-2013, 09:03 AM

I've never seen anybody use one in the ocean.
Personally I see it as a safety issue!!!

I have on the other hand,see folk use them in fresh water.

taggermike · 07-23-2013, 12:53 PM

I don't anchor often in the ocean but will some times drop anchor In the bay. I have a 5lb 4 prong folding anchor rigged with 10 feet of chain and plenty of line. Its over kill but it never slips or drags. Also its rigged break away. The chain shackle is attached to the bottom of the anchor and then attached to the top of the anchor with a zip tie. If the anchor gets hung up a hard pull will break thhe zip tie and allow the anchor to turn over and come free. Your must room anchor mite work if you add some chain or let out more line. The chain is about as vital to anchoring as the anchor is. I store the set up in a small bucket, line on the bottom then chain then anchor. Mike

GR6RR · 07-23-2013, 01:01 PM

^ Basically what you use is what's in this video the other posters posted.

great idea in case you get snagged up.

kiyo21 · 07-23-2013, 05:19 PM

definitely gunna have to rework my anchoring system, ya i use it in the bay and fresh water but when I go deep i don't like to carry as much weight and hate caring all that rope. Just gets in the way.

But ya thanks every body!

Dannowar · 07-23-2013, 06:17 PM

The chain is used to keep the prongs digging into the sand, used to use em while lighting up squid but now it's so much hassle I do t even bother

makoslayer · 07-25-2013, 11:49 PM

I use a grapple style anchor and depending on depth, the allotted amount of rope. Anywhere from 30ft to 300 and attach a nice buoy on kayak attached end so if im in a predicament just go ahead and detach to chase those big boys and just paddle back to the buoey

beef78 · 07-26-2013, 05:13 AM

Kelp clip style.

07-23-2013, 12:21 AM	#1
kiyo21 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Chino CA Posts: 202	Anchor Does any one use one, what type/ weight? Is there any better way to stay than having to drop down? I use a 15# mushroom and it just drags under me while i do a suuuuuper slow drift XD, and its hard to find a place to put it on my way out. Any suggestions?

07-23-2013, 01:01 PM	#5
GR6RR Lucky Fisher Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: too far inland Posts: 366	^ Basically what you use is what's in this video the other posters posted. great idea in case you get snagged up. __________________

07-23-2013, 05:19 PM	#6
kiyo21 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Chino CA Posts: 202	thanks all! definitely gunna have to rework my anchoring system, ya i use it in the bay and fresh water but when I go deep i don't like to carry as much weight and hate caring all that rope. Just gets in the way. But ya thanks every body!

07-23-2013, 06:17 PM	#7
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	The chain is used to keep the prongs digging into the sand, used to use em while lighting up squid but now it's so much hassle I do t even bother __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

07-25-2013, 11:49 PM	#8
makoslayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Coronado Posts: 234	I use a grapple style anchor and depending on depth, the allotted amount of rope. Anywhere from 30ft to 300 and attach a nice buoy on kayak attached end so if im in a predicament just go ahead and detach to chase those big boys and just paddle back to the buoey __________________ *http://www.fishyakhunt.com* Stealth 14 (Sand Camo)

07-23-2013, 08:13 AM	#2
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,606	I have the type of anchor referenced in this video 4lbs or so. The key is to have the "release" in case it gets stuck. I don't use an anchor pully BUT do connect the anchor to a bungee cord to the kayak to allow for some relief/give from sudden water movements. Otherwise you could tip the kayak. I put a float at the end of the line where I tie to the kayak, just in case I quickly needed to release the kayak from the anchor. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-47vOJZe01c I think I've used the anchor 2x.

07-23-2013, 09:03 AM	#3
ZUMAN Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Calabasas Posts: 79	I've never seen anybody use one in the ocean. Personally I see it as a safety issue!!! I have on the other hand,see folk use them in fresh water.

07-23-2013, 12:53 PM	#4
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	I don't anchor often in the ocean but will some times drop anchor In the bay. I have a 5lb 4 prong folding anchor rigged with 10 feet of chain and plenty of line. Its over kill but it never slips or drags. Also its rigged break away. The chain shackle is attached to the bottom of the anchor and then attached to the top of the anchor with a zip tie. If the anchor gets hung up a hard pull will break thhe zip tie and allow the anchor to turn over and come free. Your must room anchor mite work if you add some chain or let out more line. The chain is about as vital to anchoring as the anchor is. I store the set up in a small bucket, line on the bottom then chain then anchor. Mike

07-26-2013, 05:13 AM	#9
beef78 Large Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 316	Kelp clip style. __________________ "I shall not tiptoe through life to arrive safely at death."