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Old 01-01-2022, 10:18 PM   #1
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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.

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Old 01-02-2022, 03:35 PM   #2
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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 .

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Old 01-03-2022, 10:04 PM   #3
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After losing my Danforth anchor and chain, I have opted to use a concrete cinder block. So far it has served me well.
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Old 01-04-2022, 08:03 PM   #4
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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.
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Old 01-05-2022, 09:53 AM   #5
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anchor...

Here's your new anchor for that PA...It's just a little more expensive than a weight from Big 5...LOL...
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Old 01-05-2022, 10:03 PM   #6
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The prongs on an anchor hold you not the weight. You can use 2lbs as long as it hits bottom
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Old 01-08-2022, 10:11 AM   #7
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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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