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

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	#1
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

02-20-2012, 05:58 PM	#2
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