Anchor question

[Snakehead Hunter]

Do you use anchor while fishing in the bay? I'm debating if I should install an anchor trolley system on my kayak.

[M_Duong60]

Yes, I made a thread on this a while ago here. http://www.snaggedline.com/showthrea...hlight=anchors Long story short I got a 5# folding anchor at walmart and installed a REMOVABLE anchor trolley.

[Snakehead Hunter]

Cool. I'm gonna start looking into REMOVABLE anchor trolley. I really don't want to drill into the kayak unless it's the last resort.

Yes, I made a thread on this a while ago here. http://www.snaggedline.com/showthrea...hlight=anchors Long story short I got a 5# folding anchor at walmart and installed a REMOVABLE anchor trolley.

[Mark]

I think it depends on what kind of fishing you do.

I use lures or flies and I haven't seen the need for an anchor because I'm always moving -- trolling, drifting or intentionally working a course along the shoreline.

I suppose if you bottom fish with bait you might want to stay in one spot for a while.

Or if you find a particularly good spot you might want to stay put even if you are casting artificial baits.

But fish move around so I move also. Or I'll return to a productive spot if I drift away.

I think you need to be mindful of strong currents, like those in Kent Narrows before tossing out an anchor. Or large waves from passing motor boats might be troublesome if you are tied to the bottom. I know a trolley system with the option of a quick release of the anchor offers safety. But I would still be careful using an anchor in certain Bay waters.

[J.A. Veil]

I have fished from my kayaks close to 50 times so far this year and have taken an anchor with me only once. I attempted to use it that day at Mattawoman, but the anchor was not properly secured to the line, and once overboard, it continued sinking to the bottom.

As Mark points out above, a lot depends on how and where you plan to fish. If you are in moving water (flowing river, tidal current, wind, etc) and want to hold position, you will need: a) an anchor, b) a stakeout pole, or c) a drift sock. If you can accommodate your fishing techniques to not having to stay stationary, then an anchor may not be needed. I never installed a permanent anchor trolley on my kayak -- instead I run a loop of cord between the front handle and the side handle and use carabiners to hold it together. It works sufficiently for an occasional use.

When I fish with a guide in Florida, he always uses an anchor -- even on flats in 2-3 ft of water. It allows him to stay in one place even when the wind and current are moving along.

[FishingGeek]

I snagged and lost my 3lbs folding anchor under the bay bridge, I bought a 10 lbs barbell, works great. I don't use it often, but nice to know it's there if I want to use it.

[Malibu_X-13_Driver]

When I acquired my Malibu-X-13, I installed an anchor system as a Just in case. I fish the bay, and have not yet put my kayak in the water, I normally fish the CBBT and will be testing the anchor system soon... But want to fish with others before I venture out solo... Also need a car rack, New Jeep came without one...

[Ben]

When you need someone to go out with, let me know

[zimm]

When I acquired my Malibu-X-13, I installed an anchor system as a Just in case. I fish the bay, and have not yet put my kayak in the water, I normally fish the CBBT and will be testing the anchor system soon... But want to fish with others before I venture out solo... Also need a car rack, New Jeep came without one...

I you have the rails for the rack I'd suggest a trip to Crazy Ray's for the racks
heck of a lot cheaper than dealer prices

[Malibu_X-13_Driver]

Bay Fishing...

Thanks, after the CBKA Torunament I will be heading down to Virginia Beach... I have to find a launch point close to the CBBT.