Anchors, no anchors, types of anchors - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

PapaDave · 02-20-2012, 10:33 AM

I use a drag chute type anchor a lot. Recently added an anchor trolley system to my ride and it is great. It is much easier to deploy, control and retreive the chute then it was without the trolley. I also have used a kelp clip a few times, comes in handy at times.

Salt Water Flies · 02-20-2012, 12:12 PM

William good advice. I was thinking on similar lines. I might not need an anchor and it would most certainly be something the line will get tangled on. So if I can do without, I might. I'm trying to keep everything seat forward as clean as possible and only add things behind the seat. However, thanks everyone for the replies and ideas as what to use if I decide to use an anchor. I like the idea of a drag chute too.
Tony

lowprofile · 02-20-2012, 12:26 PM

i like a 5lb grapple type anchor for the bays. its really useful when the tide is ripping and you can set up above structure and let your baits drift into it. out in the open ocean a drift sock helps on breezy days and a kelp clip works wonders when you find a nice hole to fish. most of the time i just tie the kelp to my yak on a cleat or D-ring.

taggermike · 02-20-2012, 05:58 PM

I've have a had an anchor, 2 actually, for years and very rarely use them. I've anchored a few times in the south bay and a few times out at point loma when I paddled out to surf and had to leave the kayak. I don't have an anchor trolley, but would if my fishing style demanded lots of anchoring. To me any way, anchoring is a PITA that I don't need. MIke

02-20-2012, 12:26 PM	#3
lowprofile #1 on fishstick's hitlist Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,478	i like a 5lb grapple type anchor for the bays. its really useful when the tide is ripping and you can set up above structure and let your baits drift into it. out in the open ocean a drift sock helps on breezy days and a kelp clip works wonders when you find a nice hole to fish. most of the time i just tie the kelp to my yak on a cleat or D-ring. __________________ MLPA- My Largest Poaching Area

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02-20-2012, 10:33 AM	#1
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,474	I use a drag chute type anchor a lot. Recently added an anchor trolley system to my ride and it is great. It is much easier to deploy, control and retreive the chute then it was without the trolley. I also have used a kelp clip a few times, comes in handy at times.

02-20-2012, 12:12 PM	#2
Salt Water Flies Junior Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 28	William good advice. I was thinking on similar lines. I might not need an anchor and it would most certainly be something the line will get tangled on. So if I can do without, I might. I'm trying to keep everything seat forward as clean as possible and only add things behind the seat. However, thanks everyone for the replies and ideas as what to use if I decide to use an anchor. I like the idea of a drag chute too. Tony

02-20-2012, 05:58 PM	#4
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	I've have a had an anchor, 2 actually, for years and very rarely use them. I've anchored a few times in the south bay and a few times out at point loma when I paddled out to surf and had to leave the kayak. I don't have an anchor trolley, but would if my fishing style demanded lots of anchoring. To me any way, anchoring is a PITA that I don't need. MIke