Anchoring under the Ches Bay Bridge?

[Cowpokey]

The current velocity is dependent on several variables...(etcetera)

Yeah, I know "how" tides work, thanks for explaining/pointing out how they work here. That part I have no experience with.

My experience is in the Cook Inlet up in Alaska, where big tides can be up to 25 feet from low to high, and small tides are still 10 feet in difference. On a big tide our charters/clients would have to use a 4 lbs weight and would still have a LOT of line out to reach the bottom in 200 some feet deep. Small tides we might get to use a 1 lb weight, but more likely still use a 2 lbs so they could fish closer to straight up and down.

I wouldn't want to anchor from the back, like already mentioned a kayak isn't designed to move through the water with any speed in reverse.

[Memory Maker]

........ Also ........ Don't you anchor at CBBT when Toggin .......... I know Kayak Kevin does ....... He even sells the wire pronged rock anchors for Toggin around the pilings at CBBT in current and the current is MUCH stronger there

[JohnE]

The wire piling grappler Kayak Kevin sells is what you want if you are going to try fishing pilings in heavy current like that.

[dson05]

I would really say it depends where you are fishing. If are fishing inside the channel around the rock piles then I would say no because of all the reasons listed above, but I anchor all the time along the channel edges. Especially on the Eastern end of the bridge I anchor all the way up to 30 or so feet. I never Anchor directly under the bridge because of all the debris there, but I anchor along side of it. if you want to stay put to the pilings I use the Kayak Kevin piling anchor. It releases real quick so if I get in a jam a sharp yank releases it. The Wreck anchor is a little heavier so it tends to get stuck some times in the current.

[billd]

I saw a picture of the wire piling anchor that Kayak Kevin sells. How does this anchor work? I'm not allowed to anchor myself to any of the pilings, correct?

[Raptor]

All,

First, let me say I have no affiliation with Native Kayaks. That said, let me tell about my little Bay Bridge fishing trip with Skidsteer, who has a Native Mariner with Propel drive. I had to paddle hard to get into position to make (if I was lucky) maybe one cast. Then I was out of position spinning and backing up usually before I could complete the retrieve. I looked over at S.S. and there he was hanging 10 feet from the piling, well, like he was on a string. If he wanted to be closer - he mover closer, to the left, to the right. anywhere he wanted to be he could hold it - easily - sweet. And, he never stopped casting! No anchor up/down or swamping risk. While I was struggling he made it look so easy. Definitely, the right tool for this kind of fishing. I think there was a certain amount of practice and skill involved here too!

T.

[MetroMan]

Yeah...being able to hold position hands-free makes it much easier/efficient to fish this type of environment.

[Memory Maker]

All,

First, let me say I have no affiliation with Native Kayaks. That said, let me tell about my little Bay Bridge fishing trip with Skidsteer, who has a Native Mariner with Propel drive. I had to paddle hard to get into position to make (if I was lucky) maybe one cast. Then I was out of position spinning and backing up usually before I could complete the retrieve. I looked over at S.S. and there he was hanging 10 feet from the piling, well, like he was on a string. If he wanted to be closer - he mover closer, to the left, to the right. anywhere he wanted to be he could hold it - easily - sweet. And, he never stopped casting! No anchor up/down or swamping risk. While I was struggling he made it look so easy. Definitely, the right tool for this kind of fishing. I think there was a certain amount of practice and skill involved here too!

T.

The Hobies do the same but some say the larger Fins are more powerful than the propeller ........ I don't know for sure

[Pinch]

The Hobies do the same but some say the larger Fins are more powerful than the propeller ........ I don't know for sure

Id like to do a real world test on the propel. There are no videos on youtube that answer any of my questions about it. Id like to see a 5kt current test, a shoal breach, surf launch and a 15-20kt choppy water test. Anyone interested in a propel vs hobie tug of war contest at the CBKA tournament?

[Cowpokey]

Id like to do a real world test on the propel. There are no videos on youtube that answer any of my questions about it. Id like to see a 5kt current test, a shoal breach, surf launch and a 15-20kt choppy water test. Anyone interested in a propel vs hobie tug of war contest at the CBKA tournament?

I'd be in as an observer...I don't think I could "hang" in a 5 knot current.

I would be interested in the tug of war, as a participant or observer.

[Donsail68]

One time almost lost my nice Danforth anchor when anchored 18 foot fishing boat near one of the pilings at the Bay bridge. After wresting for about 30 minutes, I finally retrieved my anchor. The currents can be nasty and I absolutely do not feel comfortable anchoring my kayak there. I suppose you can use a 10-15 lb dumbbell weight and a very sharp knife in handy. Please be safe.

[john from md]

Id like to do a real world test on the propel. There are no videos on youtube that answer any of my questions about it. Id like to see a 5kt current test, a shoal breach, surf launch and a 15-20kt choppy water test. Anyone interested in a propel vs hobie tug of war contest at the CBKA tournament?

Maybe we can get John V. to do a demo off of Jonas Green one day.

John

[J.A. Veil]

Regarding a Hobie vs Native tug-of-war, I don't have any personal interest in participating in that. I see little value to showing that one pulls harder or goes faster than the other -- they both move quickly enough for most purposes and offer hands-free operation. I can't imagine someone shelling out a lot of money to get a fishing kayak for the sole reason that it can pedal 0.2 knots faster than another one anyway. Other than Internet board chest thumping and bragging rights, who really cares? I don't pedal full out -- my legs would not do well and it may put undue strain on the mechanical components of either pedal drive system.

Besides, how would you set up the test fairly? You would need completely calm water with no current and have two equally matched athletes who have experience in the respective brands in the seat.

If Snaggedline members want to take a test ride in a Slayer Propel for the sake of seeing how it handles, that is a different matter. I have posted on this site several times my willingness to meet prospective buyers at a launch site to let them take a test ride.

[Rockchaser]

Regarding a Hobie vs Native tug-of-war, I don't have any personal interest in participating in that. I see little value to showing that one pulls harder or goes faster than the other -- they both move quickly enough for most purposes and offer hands-free operation. I can't imagine someone shelling out a lot of money to get a fishing kayak for the sole reason that it can pedal 0.2 knots faster than another one anyway. Other than Internet board chest thumping and bragging rights, who really cares? I don't pedal full out -- my legs would not do well and it may put undue strain on the mechanical components of either pedal drive system.

Besides, how would you set up the test fairly? You would need completely calm water with no current and have two equally matched athletes who have experience in the respective brands in the seat.

If Snaggedline members want to take a test ride in a Slayer Propel for the sake of seeing how it handles, that is a different matter. I have posted on this site several times my willingness to meet prospective buyers at a launch site to let them take a test ride.

So you are saying HOBIE would win?
Just messing with ya John
I do enjoy being able to hold position in current using my Outback. I used to anchor all the time but haven't use it in over a year.