you just gave me a idea about something totally different, i see everybody trying to build outriggers and stabalizers and all these crazy gagets, but i think if i bought a buoy like the yellow one you had for each side and hook the up by where you sit , that would prolly be the best stabalizer , one on each side where you sit, what you think ?
I think you are right, if the warp caught on the reef it would definitely cut through it. How about trying to anchor uptide/upwind of the reef, then when the anchor has bitten, let out enough warp from the reel to put you close to the reef ?
hi there im new to kayak fishing am trying to gain as much advise and knowledge as I can I do enjoy watching your vids I find this one a bit fingers and thumbs its confused me all the same keep up the nice fishing vids
Barry - I don't use the quick release method much these days - for exactly that reason - it is a bit fiddly. The non-quick release method (without the need for a separate length of line) is much simpler and quicker
Letting out 3 times the depth in warp helps the anchor to "bite". If you dont let out enough line, the sharp angle between the anchor and the warp, will cause the anchor to bump over the bottom instead of digging in.
The tide is quite strong where I anchor at sea, so as I pull in the anchor warp, I spill it over the side of the kayak, and the tide takes it away. If there was not much tide, then I think it could end up getting tangled next to the kayak. Once you have freed the anchor, you could probably just use the diver's reel, to retrieve the anchor, that would avoid the tangles ;-)
When retrieving the anchor in the quick release system you paddle upstream of the anchor then start hauling the line in but in the non QR way you haul the line from downstream of the Anchor, please can you explain the differences?
not real clear on your setup on the quick release. Your yak is yellow and your line is yellow. I could not tell which was what. maybe it would help to use blue, black, or orange string instead. But I can definitely adopt what I do understand. thanks
+David Hunt Apologies for the lack of clarity - yellow on yellow is not great ! I don't tend to use the quick release method much these days, but it still has its place. There are a few photos and some text on dizzybigfish.co.uk/anchoring-in-the-kayak-ultimate-guide/ (about half way down) which explain the quick release in more detail. Have a look, and let me know if there is anything specific which I can help you with
Sir forgive me for saying but you have really over complicated the whole anchoring process. I use mainly a quick release setup almost exclusively and I've not got nearly this much going on. I guess I could make a video showing what I'm using but it's so simple never really thought it was necessary.
Pete - I wouldn't disagree with you. In reality the video does make it appear more complicated than it is. The double anchor trolley does not help. I don't use the quick release method much these days
Spencer Dodds Ha! It's true, the quick release does take alot longer... I tend to use the non quick release method (Video Part 3) for 99% of my anchoring.... its quick and a lot simpler
Holy crap thats a cluster fuck of rope there.
you just gave me a idea about something totally different, i see everybody trying to build outriggers and stabalizers and all these crazy gagets, but i think if i bought a buoy like the yellow one you had for each side and hook the up by where you sit , that would prolly be the best stabalizer , one on each side where you sit, what you think ?
I think you are right, if the warp caught on the reef it would definitely cut through it. How about trying to anchor uptide/upwind of the reef, then when the anchor has bitten, let out enough warp from the reel to put you close to the reef ?
What is the adjustable tension release link actually called? That would be a great addition to my anchor system.
Thank you for the video share.
Hi Gary - i don’t think it will let me put a link on here, but if you go onto eBay, and search for “anchor trip link” it should find it
hi there im new to kayak fishing am trying to gain as much advise and knowledge as I can I do enjoy watching your vids I find this one a bit fingers and thumbs its confused me all the same keep up the nice fishing vids
Barry - I don't use the quick release method much these days - for exactly that reason - it is a bit fiddly. The non-quick release method (without the need for a separate length of line) is much simpler and quicker
Why do you need to let out 3 times the depth? I am a newbie so thanks for the help. Your videos are excellent.
Letting out 3 times the depth in warp helps the anchor to "bite". If you dont let out enough line, the sharp angle between the anchor and the warp, will cause the anchor to bump over the bottom instead of digging in.
The tide is quite strong where I anchor at sea, so as I pull in the anchor warp, I spill it over the side of the kayak, and the tide takes it away. If there was not much tide, then I think it could end up getting tangled next to the kayak. Once you have freed the anchor, you could probably just use the diver's reel, to retrieve the anchor, that would avoid the tangles ;-)
I know what you mean - it is quite complicated - I tend to use the non-quick release method for 90% of my kayak anchoring - its alot simpler.
When retrieving the anchor in the quick release system you paddle upstream of the anchor then start hauling the line in but in the non QR way you haul the line from downstream of the Anchor, please can you explain the differences?
hi mate,
im a newbie to yaking, could you tell me where you got the "snap link/ release , clip thing from please lol
cheers mark
stores.ebay.co.uk/anchoraids
thanks mate
ps. I would use the non-quick release method (see part 3) - its much easier ;-)
Big production to drop an anchor. To much time.
That looks like a possible tangle Mess to me...
not real clear on your setup on the quick release. Your yak is yellow and your line is yellow. I could not tell which was what. maybe it would help to use blue, black, or orange string instead. But I can definitely adopt what I do understand. thanks
+David Hunt Apologies for the lack of clarity - yellow on yellow is not great ! I don't tend to use the quick release method much these days, but it still has its place. There are a few photos and some text on dizzybigfish.co.uk/anchoring-in-the-kayak-ultimate-guide/ (about half way down) which explain the quick release in more detail. Have a look, and let me know if there is anything specific which I can help you with
Seems sketchy. Might just want to have a knife ready in the event of an emergency. Seems like a production for a "quick" release
4min 50 sec - you just pull the line to release. Simples. But carrying a knife is always a good idea for emergencies
Sir forgive me for saying but you have really over complicated the whole anchoring process. I use mainly a quick release setup almost exclusively and I've not got nearly this much going on. I guess I could make a video showing what I'm using but it's so simple never really thought it was necessary.
Pete - I wouldn't disagree with you. In reality the video does make it appear more complicated than it is. The double anchor trolley does not help. I don't use the quick release method much these days
tide would have gone out by the time its done.
Spencer Dodds Ha! It's true, the quick release does take alot longer... I tend to use the non quick release method (Video Part 3) for 99% of my anchoring.... its quick and a lot simpler
about the biggest mess I have ever seen.
This video is a mess. Too much line out and looks dangerous if caught in fast current.