I'm just getting into kayak fishing and this is the best video I've seen on anchor selection
@stevehogan8829 Жыл бұрын
Thanks been kayaking for 3 years now and just starting to look at anchors for my Lynx, used inshore SWFL.
@KayakDIY Жыл бұрын
😊👍
@KayakDIY7 жыл бұрын
Some folks asked if you can still use some chain paired with the various anchors. I never do, but if you feel you need it you can still use the trick shown in video to prevent anchor loss. The purpose of chain is to keep the anchor tilted to dig in, fight pulling from boats, and to fight abrasions from rock. It is a bit different dynamic in kayaks since forces are lower. I just inspect my line frequently and never have lost an anchor since following tips in video. I don't see a need for chain attached to anchor when kayaking. I can't say I have seen any kayakers use it either on their anchors.
@seahawksfan72984 жыл бұрын
I just bought my first fishing kayak this week and have been looking at options as to which anchor to purchase. This was very thorough and informative, as I will be fishing in a variety of areas & conditions. Thanks so much!
@yankeeclipper43267 жыл бұрын
Good Video! I use a danforth type anchor since I usually anchor in sandy bottom off the beach. I think it weighs 1.5 lbs. It works fairly well for the few occasions I want to anchor. I may set up an anchor trolley on my new kayak this summer. we'll see.
@bradjohnson47877 жыл бұрын
Use the folder (1.5 lbs) I fish small lakes so I don't need the holding power you do. I also have a complete boat anchor trolley with a level lock for affixing. Good job!
@KayakDIY7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brad for the feedback. Agree that holding power needed varies by location. Sounds like you have a setup that works well for your area and needs.
@grunter13897 жыл бұрын
I use the blue plastic Cooper Anchor with 1meter (3ft) of chain sheathed with a bicycle tube . Quietest solution IMO . 50 meters of 6mm rope with carabiner on large hand -reel . Wrapped up in my drift chute for storage in crate or well.
@KayakDIY7 жыл бұрын
+Grunter awesome thanks for sharing!
@michaelwindus95317 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to mention that you had your folding claw anchor set up wrong in your video. You're supposed to tie on at the bottom and use a zip tie at the top in case it gets stuck. Just like the Bruce-claw anchor. I know you mentioned it when you were talking about the Bruce-claw but twice you showed the folding anchor tied on incorrectly. Thanks for doing the video!
@KayakDIY7 жыл бұрын
The folding claw anchor shown at 0:23 is not setup how I would use it, but rather how 90% of people use it when they buy it and are new to the sport. I discuss between 3:00 and 3:55 how claw anchors can be setup and I believe I reference that the folding claw anchor can be setup the same to prevent loss via the zip tie method. That folding anchor was given to me by a friend because I needed one as reference in the video. He had it set up that way. I never use the folding claw down here in SWFL. The
@mightyquinn00975 жыл бұрын
You are so very right, so many people have no idea how to rig an anchor.
@stethoscopeandscrubs7 жыл бұрын
Great video. Spot on. I liked that tip on how to not lose anchors. Definitely going to use it!
@KayakDIY7 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Glad the vid helped you.
@ethansandomire11105 жыл бұрын
200th like, im getting the claw anchor, you convinced me
@KayakDIY5 жыл бұрын
On a budget the claw anchor is my favorite for sand and light substrate bottoms. My other favorite anchor(recently) is the Tightline anchor brand. Between those two anchors I use nothing else really. Tightline anchors are bit pricey though. They are ultralight but grip in pretty dang well and quick. Thanks for stopping by the channel. 🙂👍
@ethansandomire11105 жыл бұрын
@@KayakDIY yeah i live in hawaii where everywhere is pretty much sandy bottoms. SO after watching this vid and looking at some forums online I know its the best. I was going to get a danforth anchor, but I couldn't find any that were small enough.
@pappy4516 жыл бұрын
i have no anchor . but my kayak is not really for fishing i guess . but i do fish from it . it's more like an old town loon . similar to the Old Town Predator K111 i have a short video of on my channel .( borrowed and returned ) . i found one that's 12' 6" long for real cheap . has a retractable keel . slices the water with me driving it , it would probably be fast as hell with an experienced kayaker in it . loads of fun on the cheap , can't beat that .
@TheAleman036 жыл бұрын
I use parknpole 8ft. But it sucks when the current is rippin on the flats even thru 2ft or less of water I find the pole bending and my kayak pulling away..i think I'm better off with an anchor
@miamibeachshadow3 жыл бұрын
I'm in Miami Beach and only need a kayak anchor for going to my local sandbar. The water is only a few feet deep, some current and some waves. Do you think I should use the claw or the stick? Which is more secure? We're in a large bay, not a small canal. I wouldn't want the kayak to get away from us.
@truehearted22956 жыл бұрын
If your using a weight and dog leash setup on a river about how much weight would be good to use I was thinking of using a 7.5lb weight will that be enough or is that too much?
@DwayneMcguire7 жыл бұрын
thanks man ,,that's why I'm following you smart guy I'm beginner kayaker 👍🎣
@ZombieOnaStick217 жыл бұрын
Would you be able to do a video on tips for safely anchoring in current? I fish a medium size river in the spring for walleyes. It has moderately quick current and is usually packed with boats speeding by pretty constantly so I have to take their wake into consideration as well. What are the best and safest ways to go about doing this?
@KayakDIY7 жыл бұрын
ZombieOnaStick21 biggest thing is positioning the anchor trolley so you either face directly into waves/current or directly away. You never want to have the waves and current hitting the side of your kayak. That will usually result in flipping. If you don't have an anchor trolley I personally prefer having the anchor attached to bow (front) where it is easily reached in case of emergency release. Only on rivers do I prefer my anchor on back and in those cases I make sure to have it so it easily releases when needed. I really love the Scotty Anchor Lock mounted on my bow: bit.ly/scottyanchorlock
@KayakDIY7 жыл бұрын
ZombieOnaStick21 I will certainly look into opportunities to film the safety scenario you mention. Thanks for the question. I take subscriber requests very seriously.
@ZombieOnaStick217 жыл бұрын
I do have an anchor trolley and use it often on lakes but have never tried it on a river like this. The anchor will always be off the back so I'll be facing downstream. The only bad part is that the boats will pretty much always throw their waves into the side of the kayak. It sounds like the boats might be more of an issue than the current itself. I'm not sure if that will result in anything bad or not. There aren't a whole lot of tutorials or videos on how to anchor properly in current. I've seen a lot of people just tell you to not do it but there must be a somewhat safe method for doing it. I appreciate your reply and consideration for making a video on it. I know you're probably more into the diy project videos but it seems like a worthy topic to discuss. Anyway, thanks again!
@DwayneMcguire7 жыл бұрын
awesome info 👍🎣
@katebeckinsnail9103 жыл бұрын
After losing two folding anchors in a few months, i decided id make something at work. My solution was to use a cylindrical piece of heavy steel, and weld a ring to the top of it. It works great because its basically a giant drop shop weight. Its just heavy enough to keep my in place in river current, but doesnt get hung up on anything.
@BlackWarriorLures7 жыл бұрын
For me I don't anchor any more. Although I'm not kayak fishing any more, I do use a drift sock, often called a seas anchor. I built a pirogue back in 2008. That's like a swamp kayak/canoe.
@DwayneMcguire7 жыл бұрын
definitely want that anchor lock system that's cool
@KayakDIY7 жыл бұрын
Dwayne Mcguire Buy Scotty Anchor Lock Here: bit.ly/scottyanchorlock Scotty anchor lock is awesome. It is really slick and is built very well. Scotty products never disappoint me. I don't have sponsorship with Scotty, but would love to. I buy a lot of their products and it would save me a lot of money. Haha. My next favorite mount company would maybe be Railblaza.
@DwayneMcguire7 жыл бұрын
Ok cool ,,well I'm sold will definitely be getting mine set up with some of there products for sure 👍🎣
@mikesigncarver38035 жыл бұрын
Bad thing with the folding anchor is when pulling it back up the blades are like fan blades and they cause it to spin..a lot... which causes your rope to twist up really bad. Might be able to counter that with a swivel.
@aftech72682 жыл бұрын
The best anchor is a chain anchor covered
@jadiel25437 жыл бұрын
I have the folding anchor or should I say I HAD it.. it got cought on something I could feel it. it would come up about half way and that was it.. believe me I tried my hardest to break that damn zip tie and that shit was hard I had to cut the rope.. it wasn't a big zip tie it was kind of small I'm just not sure what happened.
@sailingandiamoamerica62145 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your educational video!
@KayakDIY5 жыл бұрын
🙂👍👍
@techzombiechannel7 жыл бұрын
nice tips
@KayakDIY7 жыл бұрын
Tech Zombie thank you. This video was done by subscriber request. Hope it resolved dilemmas on what anchors folks should by.
@DomBogey946 жыл бұрын
What did you use to mount your scotty anchor mount. As in, what screws and such?
@KayakDIY6 жыл бұрын
I use nuts and bolts when I can but sometimes I use Scotty rivets. www.amazon.com/dp/B0062BXAEY/?tag=a41a9-20
@markwilliams55743 жыл бұрын
love when fisherman admit they use zipties for anchoring
@cotyrichardson72713 жыл бұрын
all i could focus on was how you coordinated your shirt to match your kayak.......cute..........
@KayakDIY3 жыл бұрын
I’m trying to be cool like the Pro Bass Fisherman who match their glitter boats. 😂
@odavila036 жыл бұрын
Do you have any experience with the mantus anchor. I see a lot of great reviews on them.
@KayakDIY6 жыл бұрын
oscar davila no experience with Mantus Anchors. Trying out Tightline anchor soon. Seems durable yet lightweight.
@DwayneMcguire7 жыл бұрын
what about this straight long anchor looks like some weight from an old window lol 😄,,,,no hooks
@justinlammers46267 жыл бұрын
Yes, I have seen old window weights used as drag anchors. They don't offer much holding power but more or less slow drift.
@DwayneMcguire7 жыл бұрын
Ok cool was wondering about that thanks ,,had a feeling that's what they were 👍
@DwayneMcguire7 жыл бұрын
not bad priced either 👍
@jonathanchinchilla59075 жыл бұрын
You in naples I swear i kayaked by here the other day
@KayakDIY5 жыл бұрын
Jonathan Chinchilla reasonably close.....I’m in south Cape Coral, FL.
@shaferp39967 жыл бұрын
I tried to get my wife to put on these concrete shoes that I made for her but she wouldn't do it I am not sure why lol 😂
@KayakDIY7 жыл бұрын
+Ghost Haha!!! Best comment award goes to Ghost!!!
@shaferp39967 жыл бұрын
Hopefully everybody realizes that's just a joke unfortunately we have a lot of uptight people in this world that forgot how to use their sense of humor
@richfishing5087 жыл бұрын
Make them with high heals ...lol
@SketchingRocks7 жыл бұрын
Get a proper mic and/or wind sock
@KayakDIY7 жыл бұрын
+Greg West I completely agree. Lost mine. Took a drink in the water. Tight budget. KZfaq doesn't make me rich. I need one before I go to ICAST in Orlando. Likely will get a Rode Vid Mic Pro or Go.
@LovingIdaho4 жыл бұрын
Your favorite anchor does not work well in western states . To many limbs and debris in water here . folding anchor works best here .
@KayakDIY4 жыл бұрын
I agree...that bruce claw is great budget anchor for sandy bottoms. Best folding anchor I have ever owned is tightline anchors. They even grip into sand still really well. If I could have only one anchor it would be tightline. They literally tip and grip. I switched over to them as my primary anchor. They cost more, but they are saltwater grade materials and if you use zip tie method it never gets lost.
@norwoodbaybridge7617 жыл бұрын
Note: you typically want to release 7x the depth when anchoring.
@KayakDIY7 жыл бұрын
+Norwood BayBridge Not entirely true. Everyone I know of for kayaking follows the 3x rule due to kayaks having low pull. The general power boating rule is 3x-7x. Kayaks being so small can typically easily get away with the minimum 3x. So basically I think of 3x as the minimum. I follow 3x also because all that line is a pain to store on kayak. Not to mention if you don't have a great line management solution lots of line can be dangerous if you flip in waves. Nothing wrong with following 7x. I'm on Gulf Ocean side and we hit 30-60ft average for max depth. Lots of kayaking areas are only 15ft or less. The 3x rule works well everywhere I have paddled. Close to beach with Hobie TI if surf hits hard I maybe increase to "maybe" 5x with a 4.4lb claw anchor. Else I do 3x.
@norwoodbaybridge7617 жыл бұрын
You are giving bad; and, dangerous; advice when you recommend an anchor scope of only 3 times (x) water depth rather than 7x. You are also giving bad advice to a broad host of kayakers on the internet when you suggest that kayaks have "low pull". Your bad advice to your viewers ratchets up a notch when you strangely claim that, "lots of line can be dangerous if you flip in waves". Your misspent line of thought is akin to telling people that wearing a seat belt when driving a car "is a pain"; which, you really don't need to do because it might wrinkle your shirt; and, if you are in a wreck, a seat belt will hinder you from being "thrown clear" of the subsequent carnage. You; very surprisingly; throw around the phrase, "easily get away with"; which again in your writing, objectively displays your extremely cavalier attitude towards safety; something which should be always taken seriously. A good reason for taking safety seriously is because many kayakers head out for a day of recreation "solo"; not only to enjoy the pleasant and invigorating sport of fishing; but, also to genuinely reflect in an atmosphere of beauty and solitude. However, being alone on the water; and, many times being in the isolated areas where the fishing might be prime; simply adds important reasons to objectively be aware of what a person needs to do to be as safe as possible; especially when no help can be immediately expected to show up. No one can object to that. Please don't give any more bad advice.
@yankeeclipper43267 жыл бұрын
Its not bad advice he is giving, its just not universal. A 3x scope is perfectly safe in some conditions, especially reasonably calm conditions. Longer scope is needed in very windy conditions or when trying to hold against a strong current, but if you need that much scope its probably not safe to be on the water in a kayak. Lots of line in the water IS dangerous if you fall overboard and get tangled in it. My grandfather died that way. A kayak does have low pull compared to a larger vessel no matter what the conditions. Its a matter of Mass. A kayak has lower mass than a larger vessel and therefore will have "lower pull".
@norwoodbaybridge7617 жыл бұрын
It is bad advice he is giving. People who have never been on the water before DO watch youtube videos; DO hear bad advice; DO think it's good advice; and, DO pass it on to other people; who also then think it is good advice because it came from a friend or loved one. Now there is an atrocious jump-on-the-bandwagon-nonintellectual-phase-link amongst so-called boating "gurus" ; with, barely enough money for a video camera; and, seemingly without the balancing amount of solid basic boating knowledge; who simply parrot the 3x scope nonsense they hear on other youtube videos. You mentioned that you believe that a kayak does have a low pull compared to a larger vessel. You haven't thought it through: it is not the vessel that has dead weight "pull" power; is is not a matter of the boat's "mass"; it is the weight of the water beneath the boat having pushing power. Wind and waves that will lift a "heavy" boat 6 feet in vertical height will lift a "light" kayak much higher. It is the pushing power of the water and wind against a light watercraft that makes a 3x scope the worst thing you can employ when anchoring. It is not beneficial to teach a 3x water depth anchor scope ratio; and, people; out of sheer respect for the welfare of others; should take no part in it.
@yankeeclipper43267 жыл бұрын
It is fine advice and pulling power is a factor of boat mass. Thats physics. If you have better knowledge, do a video about it and spread that so called "good" advice. I didn't see anything about anchors or anchoring kayaks on your channel. I see no evidence that you have any clue what you're talking about. You are a troll. KayakDIY presents plenty of evidence that he knows what he's talking about. You present none. South Dakota is a long way from the ocean. I'll take the advice of the guy that routinely anchors in the ocean over a youtube comment troll. P.S. - I know its good because I've done the same thing in the ocean.