Thread: Anchor

I think my anchor is the 5 pound one. My buddy has the smaller 3 pound and has trouble with it holding if windy. It looks just like what this guy is using.

Best anchor setup

And a couple of weeks ago I had my anchor stuck hard on the bottom in 30' of water and it was scary pulling that hard to free it. Breaks easier when tested on dry land. That tactical setup worked correctly though. I might consider using a smaller cable tie or even 10# mono to break easier.

So 5 holds good??Glad I asked because I was gonna get a 10 but don’t want that much weight if not needed. Thanks.


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Holds decent but can still move if windy. The longer the line you let out the better it holds vs. straight down under kayak.

same issue when i first started doing it, the trick is to use a thicker cable tie and cut it halfway thru. Has worked well for me!

In regards to anchor size in a kayak Damion: 3-6 lb work perfect for kayaks. Use a larger weight (5-6) if a bigger dude and/or bigger kayak.

I currently use a 4lb grapel in my predator PDL (130 lbs or so with gear and a 190 lb man) and it works great unless super windy and not catching bottom.

A quick release method is imperative, especially in moving water. I have a built in knife holder on my Stolquist vest. Always keep a knife available at a moments notice if needed. Some use a float along the anchor rope so if a cutoff is done you can go back to recover the anchor.
Bob

3 lb dumbell works well for me. Any heavier and I don't need to be anchoring. I use a jam cleat for quick release as a safety precaution.

I have a lead anchor I used in my canoe that worked surprisingly well. Never have weighed it but it’s less than 3” across and about that tall with an eye bolt in it. Very small. Probably would get hung in a rocky bottom.