11-12-2011, 07:38 AM
Depending of the type of water I use:
Lake Mead/Lake Mojave-I used a 5 lb Navy anchor on 150ft line available. I was able to hold my position using this rig. My average drop depth is 50 feet.
Small Reserviors-I used a 3lb hand weight with 50ft of line available. If the wind is coming in strong, this anchor will roll on the bottom while you drift further from your anchor point. But it works great in a no wind to light wind day. Its compact and easy to carry.
I have since bought a 3lb folding anchor. I haven't used it yet but I like the compactness of this anchor on the kayak,. Space is a premium on a kayak and the more compacted, the better. I only got a stuck anchor once. I was able to reposition my kayak to unsnag it.
I also have a drift sock that I have used. I was able to drift fish slowly without getting blown to kingdom-come.
On the kayak, I use an anchor trolley to aid in positioning my kayak while anchored. The trolley allows you to position yourself relative to the wind.
If you like to chum, then an anchor is the way to go. You can stay in position and lower a line to the level of the fish on the finder.
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Lake Mead/Lake Mojave-I used a 5 lb Navy anchor on 150ft line available. I was able to hold my position using this rig. My average drop depth is 50 feet.
Small Reserviors-I used a 3lb hand weight with 50ft of line available. If the wind is coming in strong, this anchor will roll on the bottom while you drift further from your anchor point. But it works great in a no wind to light wind day. Its compact and easy to carry.
I have since bought a 3lb folding anchor. I haven't used it yet but I like the compactness of this anchor on the kayak,. Space is a premium on a kayak and the more compacted, the better. I only got a stuck anchor once. I was able to reposition my kayak to unsnag it.
I also have a drift sock that I have used. I was able to drift fish slowly without getting blown to kingdom-come.
On the kayak, I use an anchor trolley to aid in positioning my kayak while anchored. The trolley allows you to position yourself relative to the wind.
If you like to chum, then an anchor is the way to go. You can stay in position and lower a line to the level of the fish on the finder.
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