Kayak Anchors - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

StinkyMatt · 12-03-2010, 02:25 PM

Sure, whatever works for you....if someone wants to anchor up, go ahead, just use some brains. Use whatever anchor you select, each of them has its pros and cons. No ONE answer applies all the time. If you pulled up to LJ with an anchor some may give you a weird look. However I fisheded places in which an anchor made the fishing more enjoyable and more productive. Sitting right below a nice little eddy on the Salt River and casting in the "magic" hole without having to worry about holding position...

Be smart, make sure you can cut yourself loose from an anchor in 2 seconds.

Tight lines. Matt

Jimmyz123 · 12-04-2010, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by StinkyMatt

Sure, whatever works for you....if someone wants to anchor up, go ahead, just use some brains. Use whatever anchor you select, each of them has its pros and cons. No ONE answer applies all the time. If you pulled up to LJ with an anchor some may give you a weird look. However I fisheded places in which an anchor made the fishing more enjoyable and more productive. Sitting right below a nice little eddy on the Salt River and casting in the "magic" hole without having to worry about holding position...

Be smart, make sure you can cut yourself loose from an anchor in 2 seconds.

Tight lines. Matt

I have watched many Youtube videos on how people have made quick release tools for anchors. I agree with you 100% about keeping my brains with me.

I'm not a huge fan of anchoring period, but I do see where it can be a good thing if done right and done smart. When I saw your post about keeping a sharp knife with me, it answered a lot of questions.

Believe me my life is way more important than a stupid little anchor.

cowboybill · 12-04-2010, 09:24 PM

I have used anchor in the bay, nice for working one area...To remove, I have ocasionally had to paddle updrift to pull out.

Also, side benefit, one night the wife and I were down watching the fireworks, and all these people around us were drifting around and had to concentrate on paddling in place...I just dropped anchor and we enjoyed the show!

I dont think I would use one in the ocean unless it was very calm.

My 2 cents

Jimmyz123 · 12-05-2010, 05:59 AM

I just think in the Ocean there's way too much that can happen in a split second that could be very bad if you are anchored. It's that old Murphy's law thing.

12-04-2010, 09:24 PM	#3
cowboybill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Santee, CA Posts: 103	Anchor opinion I have used anchor in the bay, nice for working one area...To remove, I have ocasionally had to paddle updrift to pull out. Also, side benefit, one night the wife and I were down watching the fireworks, and all these people around us were drifting around and had to concentrate on paddling in place...I just dropped anchor and we enjoyed the show! I dont think I would use one in the ocean unless it was very calm. My 2 cents

12-03-2010, 02:25 PM	#1
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Sure, whatever works for you....if someone wants to anchor up, go ahead, just use some brains. Use whatever anchor you select, each of them has its pros and cons. No ONE answer applies all the time. If you pulled up to LJ with an anchor some may give you a weird look. However I fisheded places in which an anchor made the fishing more enjoyable and more productive. Sitting right below a nice little eddy on the Salt River and casting in the "magic" hole without having to worry about holding position... Be smart, make sure you can cut yourself loose from an anchor in 2 seconds. Tight lines. Matt

12-05-2010, 05:59 AM	#4
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	I just think in the Ocean there's way too much that can happen in a split second that could be very bad if you are anchored. It's that old Murphy's law thing.