Anchor trolley kit worth it?

[gliebig]

Looking at this...
http://www.basspro.com/Kayak-Anchor-...28#description

Can you drop the anchor from this or do you still have to crawl up to the bow to drop anchor? I'd like to have something that makes retrieving the anchor easier than having to move up to the bow.

[john from md]

That is essentially the same kit I have on mine. Once you have it installed, it is easy to send the anchor to the bow or stern of the yak. You just roll off how much rode you think you need, connect the rode to the anchor trolley with a carabiner, run the carabiner up to the bow and then let your anchor out. When you want to retrieve, just run the anchor trolley back to you, unclip the anchor line and pull the anchor in. Real easy.

Regards,

John
BTW, we have a forum dedicated to kayak fishermen at www.snaggedline.com

[Ghostle]

I also have this system on my kayak, works great!! I use it to position myself better in the current in the river!

[gliebig]

Thanks, I think I'll pick one up. What kind of anchors are you guys using?

[john from md]

I have a Trident 13 and I use a three pound folding anchor with two feet of chain on it. Works great in the Severn where I use my yak mostly.

Regards,

[fishing1913]

very good system. I use a 3 lb bear claw anchor on my hobie. i am usualy not catching large fish but when I hook one, this system is helpful. it is worth the money.

[Kayakfisher77]

Looks good, ill have to pick one up. I'm acutally looking to bu a bigger fluke (not like big as in on a reg. boat) becuase i need somthing that holds with high winds and waves...


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Justin Hart
Malibu 12.5 Pro-Explorer

[BBCroaker]

You don't want it holding to good in fast current it will suck you under.Make sure you have a quick release cleat and a float on the end of the line so you can find it and recover after a quick release. I've seen a couple of guys turtle trying to pull up a to heavey or hung up anchor in fast current.They can be tricky.
Oh for the above conditions (hung up) you can tie the rope to the bottom of the anchor and fasten it at the eye with a plastic tie that will break and then the rope will pull your anchor out in reverse .Maybe someone could post a picture for you to see that rig.

[GATORMAN]

I bought a commercial one and then googled kayak stuff afterwards. The one I have is good quality and I'm not sorry, but I saw some great home made ones too, and they tell how to make and install it - I was actually looking for graphic examples of installation... You have probably already gotten one, but for those of you still considering... Regarding anchors, I got one of those small shovels similar to those used on sailboats. Similar to a wreck anchor, it has the main connection at the bottom and you run the standing line along the shaft, and then you use a small, thin wire tie breakaway (always test the wire tie size and practice before anchoring in current and wind). Anchor backs out nicely. Agree with those who noted to use caution with any anchor as I've seen big boats go under FAST.
Bill