THE best kayak anchor video ever. Just the facts. Very easy to understand the concept. I think a lot of these anchor videos are made by people who just like to hear themselves talk or folks who put the anchor and float together but never show you how to use it. Thanks for being thorough and concise!
Very good, only negative is that if you did have to release it quickly because you were in trouble in you kaya, is that you don't have a quick release. It should be attached to the anchor trolley with a quick release setup
I bought one of those reels recently after seeing them suggested many times. Then I got it and was like "Ok, now how so I _use_ it...". That's the exact same thing I came up with. This weekend I get to try it for the first time.
Just the thing i am looking for....the dive reel with thumb stopper! I plan to use it for marking the bottom of lakes and streams when I scuba dive to look for people's lost rings and things! Thanks for posting this video! Mike in sunny Florida
Scuba divers use reels for several things. sending up marker buoys so boats will know where hey are, (including the boat that will pick them up after the dive), going into caves so they can find their way back out, etc. The surface marker buoys may be good for a kayak to have as well. If you paddle with a friend and get separated they can be used to help spot each other. If you are in trouble you can use them to be seen for miles. They are a brightly colored inflatable tube that can be held 7' above water level and waved to gain the attention of others. UA-cam search Scuba SMB if interested.
I have been looking for a good review on the scuba anchor reel. I have used retractable dog leashes years ago but they rusted out. Your set up is exactly the same as the one I used with the dog leashes. I like the pvc tube idea to store the anchor. I have given up on the claw type and have gone to a 5lb barbell. I hate the noise claw anchor but your pvc tube idea makes it worth revisiting.
Nice system, but you might want to snug that cable tie, at the anchor top, down really well. The plastic that the cable ties are made out of does have stretch in it. The longer the loop, the more stretch. As you are pulling the line, the cable tie is stretching and you will have to pull harder to break it. Cable ties have sharp edges. As you are pulling, the line is sawing against the cable tie and creating the possibility of sawing through the line.
Steve, unsure about crank, mainly because I've not tried it yet, but I really like the anchor holder. That will definitely be my next project. Thanks for sharing
The crank is awesome but here is how I use it. Since the anchor is a bit heavy I just pull the anchor in by hand. Then I use the crank to wind the line. Easy peasy and no tangled line mess.
This should be a reliable anchor system and safer if you go ahead and place your float between the anchor and reel, tie a line to your reel and pass through the ring to a cleat that you can easily release. You may find it easier to just hand wrap line when under excess tension. Although I use a harken cleat front and rear (called Choupique (shoe-pick) method) for anchor quick deployment and retrieval, either end, I would like to try this method on my second kayak.
1st of all, Love the intro. It makes educational/informative videos like this one pretty entertaining as well as helpful. This is a great idea for an anchoring system, I'm definitely going to try the same setup. Thanks for sharing.
I love this solution and can't wait to get on the water and try it out. I also want to switch the line to some nice orange and black 550 paracord. The problem is that the diameter is too large to fit through the metal grommet in the reel. I couldn't tell from the video, but did you just bypass the grommet entirely? Or did you use another size of line? If so, what did you use? I'd suggest one more important adaptation. Instead of connect to the plastic ring of the anchor trolley, I'm going to attach another 8' length of paracord from the float and pass it through the ring and then secure it to a Yak-gear Zigzag cleat or a quick-release cam cleat. In the event of an emergency, that method will save precious time. I can release from the anchor without needing to retrieve the trolley and unclasping from the ring. Then I can paddle back the float and reattach once the danger has passed. I just discovered your channel, and I love it! I also watch your video on the PVC anchor storage system. My Vibe Sea Ghost 130 didn't have a convenient spot for an extra gear track so I used the the rod tube in the kayak. It's at a 60 degree angle. I experimented in my kayak at home, faux-paddling until I got all of the angles and sizes right. You should see this thing...looks like a muffler 😝
Your idea is a good one especially if you anchor in moving water and need a quick release. I ran my line through the grommet. I used either 3mm or 5mm super strong line, I can't remember exactly which. I bought my line from this place. www.lawsonequipment.com/. I also have changed out the red anchor you see in the video to the small round barbell 2.5 lb weights you see at Walmart. You can add weight or takeaway easily by just tying them together with a zip tie. The round weights tend not to get snagged on anything. Thanks for your great comment and your support.
The float goes on the anchor side of the scuba reel... a length of rope tied to the reel, through the trolley ring, and secured to the boat with some sort of a quick release within reach of your cockpit. Emergency disconnect. The way you have it the float won't go through the trolly ring, thus no way no quick release from your kayak.
Yes! Attaching the quick release to the ring defeats the purpose of a quick release. You have to move the trolley to release. Best to put it on a length of line that reaches the end of the trolly and your anchor cleat.
hey Steve so I also had the same idea as you which was to look into the divers world and yep there were many reels to choose from and the quality an price offered reels from 25 to 200 go to Leisure Pro, for example
A better way would be to velcro strap a quick release clasp to your kayak seat or easy location and tie a small loop to the end of your line that runs down to your float and scuba reel, then run that rope through your anchor trolly ring and hook the small loop at the end of your rope to the quick release clasp by your seat. that way if your anchor trolly ring is at the front or the back of kayak just quick release it and it will run out through your anchor trolly ring and you won't have to fiddle with the trolly in an emergency.
Sweet anchor set up! =D I bought a 1.5lb anchor for my dingy and looking for setup like this. Currently watching 'The Last Ship' with ma gf and... this guy looks like if the Captain and XO had a son and they taught him to be kick a$$ like them. ;)
Eric McBride Scuba divers get all the cool toys. I surf fish and kayak fish. Scuba diving gear and accessories have really been the ticket for quality, longevity and compact size. 👍👍
I think it was either 3mm or 5mm and maybe around 100' or so. I still use it exactly as in the video. I bought the cordage from this company www.lawsonequipment.com/
I tried that same one on my kayak last year but I wasn't happy with it. I am like you and have not found the perfect set up for me yet. It looks like you got this one going on though. I wanted a reel to mount onto my kayak. As of now I hardly use my anchor unless I am river fishing. Your set up looks a better than mine.
I'm a sit inside Kayak or a Inflatable depending on the quest. LOL! Yeah, I really need to anchor solid in rivers I think at both ends for traffic as I won't be in my boat sometimes. Problem in progress. I said Scuba I meant snorkel. Oh divers or snorkelers must stay w/in 100 ft of the Dive Flag, vessels under power must stay 100 ft away in rivers and 300 ft on open waters or slow to idle speed. I think that's how it goes.
dude you are ate up haha too much time in the sun...probably in a kayak...im fried too so I get you haha...found you through outwestwithchris..glad I did...gonna rig one of these up this weekend..thanks for the video and the knowledge brother
I have a mushroom anchor with a dive reel exactly like yours! I don't want to bother with a trolley system, what do you think about just using a pulley on the bow of the kayak and run the dive reel through that? I would keep the reel near my seat, attached to the side handle with a large carabiner...
In my opinion, you will be very limited without a trolley system. Once you anchor, the trolley is used to position your boat where you want it. Without the trolley, you will be at the mercy of the wind and current. However, it's all about trial & error. Try it and then modify it to work for you.
I bought from this company. lawsonequipment.com/ I used either 3mm or 5mm. Either would probably work. Any of their high strength cordage would probably work just fine.
Thanks for this video! How much of that heavier cord were you able to load onto your reel? I'm sure the amount is relative to the diameter but I'm looking for a rough number. I received the same reel as a gift and will be setting mine up very soon. Currently I have the same setup but use a cord keeper (not a reel) to spool the anchor line. Thanks!
I have around 75 yards of cord on mine which is all I need for my purposes. The thinner the diameter, the more you can get on it. It comes with a small diameter nylon cord and there is a ton of it on there if that is what you need.
Thanks! I have the same reel. I just stripped off the 270 feet of the white cord. I felt it's too thin to get a good grip on. I'll look at some 1/4" diameter cord for it now.
Hello, I'm writing you from Brittany in France and I'll try to ask you some questions about your life line ( I'd prefer to write in chinese but I'm not sure you'd understand it - kidding ) .So, don't you think it woud be better to fix your two pulleys precisely at the very extremity of your kayak , so that your kayak would be precisely in the axe of the flow and not move across the flow and that you possibly could fall out off your kayak .Thank you very much for your answer .A fisherman from Vannes ( Department of Morbihan )
I had to get heavier anchors. That little 3lb thing you've got is what I started with and it wouldn't hold me in place if there was even so much as a 10mph breeze. Pathetic. The 10lb anchor seems to hold pretty good in the wind, but I've got a 2nd one to throw out the front if the wind gets too bad to keep me from spinning in cirlces all day. Kayak fisherman problems...
It will be totally dependent on the waters you fish. I fish back waters and marshes and I'm sure it would be fine for that. If you fish deep and moving waters, I doubt that 3.5 anchor would do very well.
Can't remember the exact type but I bought it from this company, lawsonequipment.com/. 3mm or 5mm would work good on this reel for me because I fish fairly shallow and don't need a super long length of anchor line.
Question... The white line that comes on the dive real is knotted up in that small hole on the side of the reel. When you put the paracord on the reel, did you drill that hole out a little bigger to fit the paracord in it to knot it up ?
I didn't use paracord, I used some real strong cordage from this company. lawsonequipment.com/. I used either 3mm or 5mm, can't remember which but both should work and fit through hole. No drilling. 3 or 5mm from any company that makes strong cordage should work for you.
The cord I put on the reel came from this company. They make very strong cordage. www.lawsonequipment.com/ I used 3mm or 5mm but I can't remember exactly which. Either should work. I think I used about 75' or so. I do not fish deep waters so this worked well for my use.
Thanks for that, if I used I used 5mm line how much would I need to fill the spool like yours ? Also, I read somewhere that it can be easier to pull the anchor straight up and then reel in the line rather than reeling in the anchor directly using the spool.
Can't really remember. I'm guessing at least 100'. I don't fish deep water. I fish mostly rivers and salt marshes. I still use it and I've never found a better method.
I get a few pennies. I think it's the best system out there for anchor line storage. I usually hand pull my line in and then use the reel to wind it up. It's ready to easily deploy when I need to set the anchor again.
@@myadventureoutdoors Just returned from a test outing. Anchored in 50' of water and it did great. Good suggestion on bringing the line in by hand. That was quite the task cranking it all the way up lol
It has worked great for me for years. Keep in mind I usually pull my anchor in by hand, it's just easier. I don't fish in super deep water. Then I crank in all the line to the reel and it's ready to deploy again.
I just got my kayak and so I am learning, but the whole pulling the anchor in by had then tossing it out again putting all that cord by your feet it’s just a mess. Been looking into this system got all the components except the scuba reel. Will be getting it soon though. Thanks for the detailed video it helped.
Depends on the gauge of line. I probably have around 50' of cordage on there now. I don't anchor in much deep water like you do. The small gauge of cord I removed was probable more than 200'. There are larger dive reels which would be a better option for deep water anchoring.
Hey Steve. Hope the knee feels better . Iam working on my anchor system. How many feet of line on the anchor reel . I got a hundred feet for my anchor . I got 550 cord I think it well strong enough. For anchor line .
Thanks Larry. I have around 75' or so on my anchor reel. That's all I need. You can easily get 100' of Paracord on it I would think. I would put what you need for where you fish the most. Let me know how it works out for you.
I notice you have your cord attached at the bottom of the anchor and then you have it attached at the top with a zip tie, what is the reasoning for that. If it gets stuck, the zip tie will break and it is easier to back pull the anchor?
It came with a full reel of very strong and thin white cord of some kind. I assume it still does. No telling how much line was on it. I fish shallow waters so I don't use a lot of cordage.
Ok..I appreciate your answer. I made one myself, but got into some water that was too deep for what I had on. (over 25 feet) think I'm going to try some of that same line you use super strength, but thin, so maybe I can get on about 50 feet.
Trout Bum If the anchor gets stuck, you pull hard enough to break the zip tie. The primary knot on top of the collapsible anchor should stay intact. Now when you retrieve the anchor, it should collapse and be free if any debris.
I didn't think the line it came with was strong enough for my purposes. I bought some very strong cordage from this company. lawsonequipment.com/ It was either 3mm or 5mm. Can't remember right at this moment. I only have 75' to 100' on the reel. I didn't need a long amount because most places I anchor are not too deep but some have pretty swift current.
I think it was 5mm. I have about 75' on it which pretty much fills it up and is perfect for my needs since the waters I fish aren't extremely deep. The smaller diameter, the more line you can get on it. It comes with a small diameter nylon type line and there is a ton of line on it.
I think it's actually a spear gun reel... Oh crap! I have a spear gun with a reel and never use the spear gun! Wooohooooo! I see you now tie your anchor correctly 😂
I think it would matter mostly with the line you decided to use. If your weight is really heavy, you will have to retrieve the anchor by hand and then wind up the line on the reel. I do this a lot myself and my anchor is probably around 4lbs I think. This works best for me. I usually do not use the hand crank to pull the anchor in. The beauty of this system is that you can deploy the anchor so fast and easy.
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THE best kayak anchor video ever. Just the facts. Very easy to understand the concept. I think a lot of these anchor videos are made by people who just like to hear themselves talk or folks who put the anchor and float together but never show you how to use it. Thanks for being thorough and concise!
Very good, only negative is that if you did have to release it quickly because you were in trouble in you kaya, is that you don't have a quick release. It should be attached to the anchor trolley with a quick release setup
Was about to bite the bullet on an anchor wizard but I’m sold on this! Thank you sir
You will like this much better I'm pretty sure.
I bought one of those reels recently after seeing them suggested many times. Then I got it and was like "Ok, now how so I _use_ it...". That's the exact same thing I came up with. This weekend I get to try it for the first time.
I still use it.
Great video. I llike the anchor storage system beside the seat...easy to reach and deploy/store 👍
One of the best anchor line management systems I've seen to date. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for that. I use it still and have not found anything better for my purposes.
That’s a good find on the anchor reel. I may have to give it a try! The intro on the other hand, pretty cringy to get through.
Just the thing i am looking for....the dive reel with thumb stopper! I plan to use it for marking the bottom of lakes and streams when I scuba dive to look for people's lost rings and things! Thanks for posting this video! Mike in sunny Florida
Steve. That was a great anchor system. Just finished mine very happy. Thanks for the great idea 👍
Glad to help George.
Scuba divers use reels for several things. sending up marker buoys so boats will know where hey are, (including the boat that will pick them up after the dive), going into caves so they can find their way back out, etc.
The surface marker buoys may be good for a kayak to have as well. If you paddle with a friend and get separated they can be used to help spot each other. If you are in trouble you can use them to be seen for miles. They are a brightly colored inflatable tube that can be held 7' above water level and waved to gain the attention of others. UA-cam search Scuba SMB if interested.
SWEET! Followed your link to order. This is so much better than wrapping the line around my pool noodle.
Cool, I've been using it a lot and I love it.
Never wrap line around your noodle!
@@davidvanhook6737 lol! Good advice!
Man I just found your channel. This is probably the best mod I have seen for an anchor.
Thank you. It has worked awesome for me.
Very slick set up...and now we can call you Scuba Steve!
Wife already does....Booya!
Love Love Love this system. Use it in deep waters.
Got the idea off of Cornish Shore and Kayak Fisherman channel back in 2014.
Looks like it has potential - I’ll give it a go. Thanks for the vid , Carol, from Sydney, Australia
It works great.
I have been looking for a good review on the scuba anchor reel. I have used retractable dog leashes years ago but they rusted out. Your set up is exactly the same as the one I used with the dog leashes. I like the pvc tube idea to store the anchor. I have given up on the claw type and have gone to a 5lb barbell. I hate the noise claw anchor but your pvc tube idea makes it worth revisiting.
This system has worked great for me, I hope it works well for you also. Let me know.
Nice system, but you might want to snug that cable tie, at the anchor top, down really well. The plastic that the cable ties are made out of does have stretch in it. The longer the loop, the more stretch. As you are pulling the line, the cable tie is stretching and you will have to pull harder to break it. Cable ties have sharp edges. As you are pulling, the line is sawing against the cable tie and creating the possibility of sawing through the line.
Yeah Steve no worries, This is my first Kayak still rigging it up hopefully get it on the Ocean soon, Cheers !!
Let me know how it works for you.
Steve, unsure about crank, mainly because I've not tried it yet, but I really like the anchor holder. That will definitely be my next project. Thanks for sharing
The crank is awesome but here is how I use it. Since the anchor is a bit heavy I just pull the anchor in by hand. Then I use the crank to wind the line. Easy peasy and no tangled line mess.
This should be a reliable anchor system and safer if you go ahead and place your float between the anchor and reel, tie a line to your reel and pass through the ring to a cleat that you can easily release. You may find it easier to just hand wrap line when under excess tension. Although I use a harken cleat front and rear (called Choupique (shoe-pick) method) for anchor quick deployment and retrieval, either end, I would like to try this method on my second kayak.
Nice, just installed my anchor trolley today and was searching for something like this. Tks, Mack
It's the best mod I've ever done concerning my kayak anchor.
got my scuba reel ordered, tks Mack
I think this is the best of all your mods yet. I would like to see a video of in actual use on the water soon!
1st of all, Love the intro. It makes educational/informative videos like this one pretty entertaining as well as helpful. This is a great idea for an anchoring system, I'm definitely going to try the same setup. Thanks for sharing.
I still use it. Best I have found so far.
I love this solution and can't wait to get on the water and try it out. I also want to switch the line to some nice orange and black 550 paracord. The problem is that the diameter is too large to fit through the metal grommet in the reel. I couldn't tell from the video, but did you just bypass the grommet entirely? Or did you use another size of line? If so, what did you use?
I'd suggest one more important adaptation. Instead of connect to the plastic ring of the anchor trolley, I'm going to attach another 8' length of paracord from the float and pass it through the ring and then secure it to a Yak-gear Zigzag cleat or a quick-release cam cleat. In the event of an emergency, that method will save precious time. I can release from the anchor without needing to retrieve the trolley and unclasping from the ring. Then I can paddle back the float and reattach once the danger has passed. I just discovered your channel, and I love it! I also watch your video on the PVC anchor storage system. My Vibe Sea Ghost 130 didn't have a convenient spot for an extra gear track so I used the the rod tube in the kayak. It's at a 60 degree angle. I experimented in my kayak at home, faux-paddling until I got all of the angles and sizes right. You should see this thing...looks like a muffler 😝
Your idea is a good one especially if you anchor in moving water and need a quick release. I ran my line through the grommet. I used either 3mm or 5mm super strong line, I can't remember exactly which. I bought my line from this place. www.lawsonequipment.com/. I also have changed out the red anchor you see in the video to the small round barbell 2.5 lb weights you see at Walmart. You can add weight or takeaway easily by just tying them together with a zip tie. The round weights tend not to get snagged on anything. Thanks for your great comment and your support.
The float goes on the anchor side of the scuba reel... a length of rope tied to the reel, through the trolley ring, and secured to the boat with some sort of a quick release within reach of your cockpit. Emergency disconnect. The way you have it the float won't go through the trolly ring, thus no way no quick release from your kayak.
Yes! Attaching the quick release to the ring defeats the purpose of a quick release. You have to move the trolley to release. Best to put it on a length of line that reaches the end of the trolly and your anchor cleat.
hey Steve
so I also had the same idea as you
which was to look into the divers world
and yep there were many reels to choose from
and the quality an price offered reels from 25 to 200
go to Leisure Pro, for example
This kayak mod with the dive reel has been one of my best kayak mods ever.
A better way would be to velcro strap a quick release clasp to your kayak seat or easy location and tie a small loop to the end of your line that runs down to your float and scuba reel, then run that rope through your anchor trolly ring and hook the small loop at the end of your rope to the quick release clasp by your seat. that way if your anchor trolly ring is at the front or the back of kayak just quick release it and it will run out through your anchor trolly ring and you won't have to fiddle with the trolly in an emergency.
Probably the best intro in kayak vid history
Wow, might be the best comment in kayak vid history.
Nice reel I was thinking of a diy down rigger for it.
I love this anchor system. Thanks for sharing!!!
Sweet anchor set up! =D
I bought a 1.5lb anchor for my dingy and looking for setup like this.
Currently watching 'The Last Ship' with ma gf and... this guy looks like if the Captain and XO had a son and they taught him to be kick a$$ like them. ;)
We do use the reel for shooting bags to the surface! We also use the reel to tie off on a wreck so we can explore safely and find our way out!
Eric McBride Scuba divers get all the cool toys. I surf fish and kayak fish. Scuba diving gear and accessories have really been the ticket for quality, longevity and compact size. 👍👍
great idea... anchor line is a huge pain...always is.... ordered the dive reel today...
It's the best kayak anchor mod I've ever done to my kayak. It has worked great for me.
Great system. Thanks for sharing……what size and length cord did you replace the existing cord with?
Thanks
I think it was either 3mm or 5mm and maybe around 100' or so. I still use it exactly as in the video. I bought the cordage from this company www.lawsonequipment.com/
Very nice rig Steve thank you for the great video I believe this is what I'm going to go with for my new kayak :)
Awesome, glad to help.
I tried that same one on my kayak last year but I wasn't happy with it. I am like you and have not found the perfect set up for me yet. It looks like you got this one going on though. I wanted a reel to mount onto my kayak. As of now I hardly use my anchor unless I am river fishing. Your set up looks a better than mine.
Out of all the anchor mods I've tried, this may have the most promise. I need to use it a few more times.
Nice video. How were you able to get the line through the guide holes and onto the reel?
Have you tried the retractable clothes line, what’s great about it is it rewinds the anchor line by itself, no cranking.
The clothes line gadget will not work for me. The weight I use is 3 - 5lbs and will not retract.
Hey bud, I was just wondering what kind of paracord you used on the reel and how many feet you were able to fit on it. Thanks.
I think the cordage I used (not paracord) was either 3mm or 5mm. I bought it from Lawson Equipment. Google it. I put about 75' on it.
Wow, that's pretty neat! Thanks for the tips
really good mod, it seems to do the job on the grass :)
Haha, good point. Just imagine how good it works in water.
I'm a sit inside Kayak or a Inflatable depending on the quest. LOL! Yeah, I really need to anchor solid in rivers I think at both ends for traffic as I won't be in my boat sometimes. Problem in progress. I said Scuba I meant snorkel. Oh divers or snorkelers must stay w/in 100 ft of the Dive Flag, vessels under power must stay 100 ft away in rivers and 300 ft on open waters or slow to idle speed. I think that's how it goes.
dude you are ate up haha too much time in the sun...probably in a kayak...im fried too so I get you haha...found you through outwestwithchris..glad I did...gonna rig one of these up this weekend..thanks for the video and the knowledge brother
Thanks for dropping by. I hope you keep coming back for more punishment, LOL
I have a mushroom anchor with a dive reel exactly like yours! I don't want to bother with a trolley system, what do you think about just using a pulley on the bow of the kayak and run the dive reel through that? I would keep the reel near my seat, attached to the side handle with a large carabiner...
In my opinion, you will be very limited without a trolley system. Once you anchor, the trolley is used to position your boat where you want it. Without the trolley, you will be at the mercy of the wind and current. However, it's all about trial & error. Try it and then modify it to work for you.
I Use mine when diving on a drift dive , tied off to a bright float mt friends in a boat can follow me easily
I can't find the cord that you used, good video..
I bought from this company. lawsonequipment.com/ I used either 3mm or 5mm. Either would probably work. Any of their high strength cordage would probably work just fine.
Thanks for this video! How much of that heavier cord were you able to load onto your reel? I'm sure the amount is relative to the diameter but I'm looking for a rough number. I received the same reel as a gift and will be setting mine up very soon. Currently I have the same setup but use a cord keeper (not a reel) to spool the anchor line. Thanks!
I have around 75 yards of cord on mine which is all I need for my purposes. The thinner the diameter, the more you can get on it. It comes with a small diameter nylon cord and there is a ton of it on there if that is what you need.
Thanks! I have the same reel. I just stripped off the 270 feet of the white cord. I felt it's too thin to get a good grip on. I'll look at some 1/4" diameter cord for it now.
What rope do you use on this mate? Have just picked one up but am worried the factory rope isn't strong enough! Cheers
On mine, I used a very strong small diameter cord. It was a 3mm or 5 mm, I can't remember exactly.
Hello, I'm writing you from Brittany in France and I'll try to ask you some questions about your life line ( I'd prefer to write in chinese but I'm not sure you'd understand it - kidding ) .So, don't you think it woud be better to fix your two pulleys precisely at the very extremity of your kayak , so that your kayak would be precisely in the axe of the flow and not move across the flow and that you possibly could fall out off your kayak .Thank you very much for your answer .A fisherman from Vannes ( Department of Morbihan )
Hell of an idea! 👍
Glad you think so!
Very nice setup. Thanks for the video...
I had to get heavier anchors. That little 3lb thing you've got is what I started with and it wouldn't hold me in place if there was even so much as a 10mph breeze. Pathetic. The 10lb anchor seems to hold pretty good in the wind, but I've got a 2nd one to throw out the front if the wind gets too bad to keep me from spinning in cirlces all day. Kayak fisherman problems...
Hi Steve, nice video! Do you think a 3.5lb anchor is heavy enough for a Hobie Compass? Thanks!
It will be totally dependent on the waters you fish. I fish back waters and marshes and I'm sure it would be fine for that. If you fish deep and moving waters, I doubt that 3.5 anchor would do very well.
Good video what kind of line is that Thanks
Can't remember the exact type but I bought it from this company, lawsonequipment.com/. 3mm or 5mm would work good on this reel for me because I fish fairly shallow and don't need a super long length of anchor line.
Question... The white line that comes on the dive real is knotted up in that small hole on the side of the reel. When you put the paracord on the reel, did you drill that hole out a little bigger to fit the paracord in it to knot it up ?
I didn't use paracord, I used some real strong cordage from this company. lawsonequipment.com/. I used either 3mm or 5mm, can't remember which but both should work and fit through hole. No drilling. 3 or 5mm from any company that makes strong cordage should work for you.
@@myadventureoutdoors Thanks for the fast reply!
Hi There, What size cord did you replace on your dive reel and how much did you need to fill the spool? Cheers
The cord I put on the reel came from this company. They make very strong cordage. www.lawsonequipment.com/ I used 3mm or 5mm but I can't remember exactly which. Either should work. I think I used about 75' or so. I do not fish deep waters so this worked well for my use.
You have 8 salt water rods on your yak I thought you used one for the anchor with 200 lbs test spiderwire.
Just bought one, thank you!
I hope you will like it as much as I do.
you got all the toys!!!
3 years later did you like this setup?
Absolutely. Still use it. Haven't discovered a better method that works for me yet.
Great idea. What diameter cord are you using, looks about 6mm ish
I think it was 5mm but not sure. 6mm would work just fine.
Thanks for that, if I used I used 5mm line how much would I need to fill the spool like yours ?
Also, I read somewhere that it can be easier to pull the anchor straight up and then reel in the line rather than reeling in the anchor directly using the spool.
Thanks for a nice tip !!
How much of this cord can you get on that reel I like that setup I think I'm going to do the same thing Thanks man
Can't really remember. I'm guessing at least 100'. I don't fish deep water. I fish mostly rivers and salt marshes. I still use it and I've never found a better method.
Alright fine, ya sold me on the idea. Going to get one now I guess. Hope you get an affiliate commission on your links, I'm copying your system!
I get a few pennies. I think it's the best system out there for anchor line storage. I usually hand pull my line in and then use the reel to wind it up. It's ready to easily deploy when I need to set the anchor again.
@@myadventureoutdoors Just returned from a test outing. Anchored in 50' of water and it did great. Good suggestion on bringing the line in by hand. That was quite the task cranking it all the way up lol
New sub great tip ill have to order one for my kayak
You will be glad you did. Thanks.
This is what I plan on using.
It has worked great for me for years. Keep in mind I usually pull my anchor in by hand, it's just easier. I don't fish in super deep water. Then I crank in all the line to the reel and it's ready to deploy again.
I just got my kayak and so I am learning, but the whole pulling the anchor in by had then tossing it out again putting all that cord by your feet it’s just a mess. Been looking into this system got all the components except the scuba reel. Will be getting it soon though. Thanks for the detailed video it helped.
Interesting concept. How much anchor line does it hold?
Depends on the gauge of line. I probably have around 50' of cordage on there now. I don't anchor in much deep water like you do. The small gauge of cord I removed was probable more than 200'. There are larger dive reels which would be a better option for deep water anchoring.
will the reel hold 3/8" anchor cord or are you using 1/4 para cord?
Hey Steve. Hope the knee feels better . Iam working on my anchor system. How many feet of line on the anchor reel . I got a hundred feet for my anchor . I got 550 cord I think it well strong enough. For anchor line .
Thanks Larry. I have around 75' or so on my anchor reel. That's all I need. You can easily get 100' of Paracord on it I would think. I would put what you need for where you fish the most. Let me know how it works out for you.
I notice you have your cord attached at the bottom of the anchor and then you have it attached at the top with a zip tie, what is the reasoning for that. If it gets stuck, the zip tie will break and it is easier to back pull the anchor?
That is correct Tim. It gives you a chance to retrieve that anchor. Use a very small tie that will break easily.
Seems cool for a lot of people. Im not digging it because of all the crap that will be on the real when I fish in vegetation.
What would be the maximum amount of line you think it will hold?
It came with a full reel of very strong and thin white cord of some kind. I assume it still does. No telling how much line was on it. I fish shallow waters so I don't use a lot of cordage.
Ok..I appreciate your answer. I made one myself, but got into some water that was too deep for what I had on. (over 25 feet) think I'm going to try some of that same line you use super strength, but thin, so maybe I can get on about 50 feet.
What type of cord is that? I need to try this anchor setup and simple!
I bought my strong cordage from this company. I think it was either 3mm or 5 mm. lawsonequipment.com/
how did yoy get the 550 paracord thru
I used a smaller diameter cord. It was either a 3mm or a 5mm cord. Can't quite remember. Very strong cordage.
nice......i have to do this....eventually....lol. back to working for a living g.....dammit.....getting in the way of play time
Will that float keep the reel from sinking?
Yes
Why do you have to use a zip tie on the anchor instead of tying right to the anchor
Trout Bum If the anchor gets stuck, you pull hard enough to break the zip tie. The primary knot on top of the collapsible anchor should stay intact. Now when you retrieve the anchor, it should collapse and be free if any debris.
Kool idea bud
It has worked perfect for me.
Steve, why did you change the line out, and what did you change it out to?
I didn't think the line it came with was strong enough for my purposes. I bought some very strong cordage from this company. lawsonequipment.com/ It was either 3mm or 5mm. Can't remember right at this moment. I only have 75' to 100' on the reel. I didn't need a long amount because most places I anchor are not too deep but some have pretty swift current.
this method did not work for me. I hate having to turn that nob to get the line back up. I prefer the retractable clothesline.
What's the thickness of the line of the anchor and how many feet would love to know
I think it was 5mm. I have about 75' on it which pretty much fills it up and is perfect for my needs since the waters I fish aren't extremely deep. The smaller diameter, the more line you can get on it. It comes with a small diameter nylon type line and there is a ton of line on it.
Could I use this on my jet ski Also would 6mm rope fit the reel?
I don't see why not. 6mm should fit just fine.
I think it's actually a spear gun reel... Oh crap! I have a spear gun with a reel and never use the spear gun!
Wooohooooo!
I see you now tie your anchor correctly 😂
What would the weight capacity be for this system?? i use 10lb and 15lbs anchor
I think it would matter mostly with the line you decided to use. If your weight is really heavy, you will have to retrieve the anchor by hand and then wind up the line on the reel. I do this a lot myself and my anchor is probably around 4lbs I think. This works best for me. I usually do not use the hand crank to pull the anchor in. The beauty of this system is that you can deploy the anchor so fast and easy.
Quick release, where is it?
There is a thumb release near the handle.
Good shizzle my nizzle
If you look closely at :50 seconds you see a red eared sunfish!
What pound cord did you use?
I used some very strong cordage either 3mm or 5mm, can't remember. I ordered from this company. www.lawsonequipment.com/
Cool! Thank you sir!
How is the reel holding up?
Just like the day I bought it. No problems.
Thanks - I really appreciate you taking the time to answer.@@myadventureoutdoors
very very cool Thanks for sharing
Cool, I hope it helps.
That is a great idea. Thanks for the awesome tip from the alpha male. I am going to look into this.
Haha, that's a great compliment coming from the King of the Wilderness.
Bro, your haircut is friggin' tight. So hot.
Trying to be like my friend, Allyn Hane, who sets the standard.
Hey Steve what did you do with all your money man?
Put it in coffee cans and buried in my back yard.
lmbo i believe it cause you sure didnt use it on singing lessons lol not that I'm any better lol Be cool friend!! Just had to pick I did
I like it. Simple!
Steve... that sucked!! jk good idea :)
brilliant.
Thank you!
Sweet
Get to the point...
Shit!
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