any kayak anchor recommendations?

[Hatetangles]

Just found this online at catch,lot cheaper than AWS/SLH at only $30, that should do the job ?, https://www.catch.com.au/product/1-5kg- ... d=77211286

That be okay fishing around weeds and rocky/broken bottom.
But this one is better. With chain. That chain helps to weigh down the anchor.

https://www.anacondastores.com/fishing/ ... oAQAvD_BwE

Without the chain and 1.5kg, it can be too light, especially smooth sandy bottom. You're actually gonna drag/pull the anchor.
If you don't like chain, just buy bell weight from kmart or Salvo OP Shop, and telstra rope. If you're still pulling/dragging 2-3kg weight, probably too windy or too steong current to fish on kayak. Go home.

yeah ok chain makes sense, pretty sure Nev from Nevs fishing uses this type : https://www.catch.com.au/product/kayak- ... d=25694222 , for low wind which is when i'l be out , this looks like it would work as well..

I use something similar, but using thks dive reel.

ok, i sourced an image of how this can be done via https://www.kayakfishing.blog/blog/diy- ... nchor-reel thanks for the idea

[Hatetangles]

hey Andrews, like this yeah ?

[Andrews]

quick-release-kayak-anchor-system_orig.pnghey Andrews, like this yeah ?

Yep, pretty much exactly like that!
Except the anchor in cable tied like Tim recommended, and instead of a cleat I have small carabiner attached to a pad-eye on the track.

[Tim399]

quick-release-kayak-anchor-system_orig.pnghey Andrews, like this yeah ?

Also worth trying to make sure the actual dive reel spool is not under tension, as they are made of plastic parts and are designed to wind up slack line rather than be under pressure. Cleat the line that comes out of the reel to your zig zag cleat, with the reel sitting in the kayak as a means of keeping excess line tidy. Also when retrieving the anchor it is best to pull in the anchor line by hand then when the line and anchor is in the kayak wind up all the slack onto the dive reel

[Andrews]

quick-release-kayak-anchor-system_orig.pnghey Andrews, like this yeah ?

Also worth trying to make sure the actual dive reel spool is not under tension, as they are made of plastic parts and are designed to wind up slack line rather than be under pressure. Cleat the line that comes out of the reel to your zig zag cleat, with the reel sitting in the kayak as a means of keeping excess line tidy. Also when retrieving the anchor it is best to pull in the anchor line by hand then when the line and anchor is in the kayak wind up all the slack onto the dive reel

Great points there!

[Tim399]

Anyone heading out tomorrow? I’ll be fishing Clifton springs from before first light, good conditions forecast

[Andrews]

Anyone heading out tomorrow? I’ll be fishing Clifton springs from before first light, good conditions forecast

Planned to be be out there, came down crook and thought otherwise!

Tight lines mate!

[Tim399]

Anyone heading out tomorrow? I’ll be fishing Clifton springs from before first light, good conditions forecast

Planned to be be out there, came down crook and thought otherwise!

Tight lines mate!

No good, I hope you’re not sick for long. I’ll post a report in another thread so I don’t hijack

[Andrews]

Anyone heading out tomorrow? I’ll be fishing Clifton springs from before first light, good conditions forecast

Planned to be be out there, came down crook and thought otherwise!

Tight lines mate!

No good, I hope you’re not sick for long. I’ll post a report in another thread so I don’t hijack

Cheers mate, going on 2 months now! Doing my head in and explaining the land-based fishing!


You're all good mate, keen to see what you caught!
There weather looked awesome, light winds all day and full sun.

[Hatetangles]

Also worth mentioning (you may already know this), is to connect the end of the chain to the head of your anchor via a shackle, then clip the chain to the top of the stem with a small cable tie. The cable tie should be strong enough to not snap when at anchor in current or wind, but weak enough that you can snap the cable tie with a good yank without falling out of the kayak. This is so if the anchor gets hooked under reef, rope, etc. you can tug on the anchor line, snapping the cable then peddle back around behind the anchor pulling the anchor from the opposite direction. This usually gets the anchor out from whatever it is stuck in or under. Put on a new cable tie and you are ready to anchor again.
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Thanks for the suggestion i have read about this also....I'm going to put my own spin on it and instead of using a cable tie i will use some wire,because im worried if i get snagged i wont be able to break the cable tie LOL