I am looking to get a kayak but have been looking at everything people have and what I would need. I like your idea of how to be safer with an anchor. Good job.
LOVE THE SET UP! I almost turtled in Grand Isle, LA today! I made the deadly mistake of dropping the hooking anchor and I then tied to boat side and knew instantly I was in trouble. Last resort was to cut it. I lost the anchor but stayed dry and safe. 🤷🏻♂️ I was in too big a hurry to ‘worry’ about my bouys and all. Total lapse of judgement. I’m setting this up this evening. Thank!
Nice! I made one for myself, accept I use a clamp cleat to tie the safety rope. The tether and release is so quick that I don't have to fumble with the safety rope.
Thank you. I've been pondering a solution pretty hard for the past couple of days. You're quick release approach seems to work well. I'm gonna give it a try. Keep the dry side up! 😎
I like your system. I'm not happy with my current anchor line setup (retractable clothes line reel), going to try one of those dive reels instead. Thanks for the tip!
Thankyou.Best idea Ive seen yet,especially with the dive reel and Nite Ize carabiner.The dive reels can be found under $30.Reviews for the dive reel mentioned it was great for a kayak anchor.I mostly fish lakes and slow moving rivers as I only have a 12' Sun Dolphin SOT which is more or less an entry level/budget fishing yak.But as long as it gets me out on the water,it's fine.
Mine is set close to that . I run a quick release system after the float hooked on cleat . It comes in handy when trying to fight big fish or getting out of the wakes from bigger boats .
That’s funny 300 ft to much but 200 is the ticket!! 😜. Your six foot piece is very important that’s a great idea. You should run it that way every time. Emergency situations don’t give you a heads up!! Nice video
I have been looking for that for half the day. The good news is I came up with the idea on my own seeing the trolley I just kind of scratched my head and went well I need another 7 ft of rope that I can tie my anchor float too I just wanted to see that somebody else thought it was a good idea as well the only difference being that I'm using a soft Carabiner as a tie down because it is basically a cinch knot and a double fisherman's knot with some space between them and a nice little handle or a one finger pull for release it was a bend that I learned to tie while I was mountain climbing if the rookie brings the wrong gauge carabiners then you can whip up a set of soft carabiners for him and the climb is not canceled due to a lack of gear and you know the soft carabiners are going to work because you're using climbing rope to make them and it's basically a doubled up climbing rope that cinches down on itself not allowing the double fisherman's knot to pass through until you purposely release the clinch. Although I do suggest that you slip a bungee into the trolley somewhere otherwise one might get jerked right out of their kayak if you come to a sudden stop.
I've been looking into building a anchor set up. Right now I would have to cut the cord but instead I just back paddle to in front or above the anchor and i can get it out. The balancing act of having anchor catch suddenly is scarier then trying to get the anchor back.
I think your a genius, great design and it seams well thought out but i cant imagine what type of emergency you would have that you needed to detach the anchor system? Also, your anchor system looks legit so much that i cant help but ask, would you attach links to this video so that i may know where to get the parts/ ingredients that make your anchor system possible?
In my trade we call that a shackle, but I think it is also called a clevis. I’ve heard it called a d-ring as well by an old boss. I tried to prove that wrong once and turns out, at least according to McMaster-Carr, a shackle is a type of d-ring
I want to buy a kayak, unfortunately it's on a long list of things that i want but don't have room for. Maybe in a year or two i will be more able to make it happen....in the meantime I'll keep researching. I have seen similar anchor systems but i really like your quick release setup and those pulleys are neat looking, i could use those in a variety of applications. I also like the diving line reel you used, i think a longer anchor line will help the anchor set better. I'm curious about the stand you made for your milk crate, I'll be looking for that next.....thanks for sharing your creativity
Dude, where's you cleat to tie down your anchor trolley ? you don't just let it slide free. you need a zig zag cleat or something to tie your anchor position.(Bow or stern)
Jay bird2963 I have never had any problem with it shifting on its own. There is enough friction in the system it stays where I put it... Been like that for a few years now, no cleat required.
Why would he need one? I’ve always thought it was over doing the system. Your boat drifts with the winds and currents you position the boat they way you want it with those two in account. Making it static is what messes you up and creates an emergency. The friction through his ring plus the gravity downloading it should be more than enough for a few pound anchor. Hell I just been tying hay strings onto a rock and tossing it over in ten Mph winds 😂. Draw back to that is you can’t aim your boat when it’s tied statically with no range of movement. Maybe if you’re in a serious current then since river currents are never consistent.
Great video. Very informative. I'm buying my first yak hopefully sometime next month. Can't wait to do that. There are so many small streams and good flat water lakes where I'm at and the shore fishing sucks and really need a boat. I fish with my neighbor who has a flat bottom pond boat and he said if I get a kayak you're going over. I said then make sure your filming I want to get famous on youtube.
Steven Brown Learn the difference between Thermoformed (cheap) & Rotomolded (durable). I would rather buy used rotomolded than new thermoformed... just my opinion.
I'm getting a Rotomolded. I wouldn't trust my life on a cheap boat. I'm in construction and I wouldn't climb a cheap ladder. I am not a total stranger to boating I've been on quite a few boats. The boat I'm looking at is the Ascend FS-10. Rotomolded and made by tracker. Its almost $600. I have researched for a few years. And just like my golf clubs I'm going to buy a decent setup and as time goes on and I get more experience I will upgrade in the future.
thanks very much - not sure if you have thought of using a slip knot - it does away with needing a cam - check this out for what I mean - ua-cam.com/video/q2brpGvhHhk/v-deo.html Otherwise a great effort - I will use this system coupled with the slip knot - thanks for the time you spent making it
Excellent video thank you for posting. Great Explanation and visual
Best example of such! Thank you for clear concise description and demonstration, very much appreciated!
I love seeing a simple solution carefully thought out! Brilliant design!
I have mine this way except a different quick release latch .
Nice job
I am looking to get a kayak but have been looking at everything people have and what I would need. I like your idea of how to be safer with an anchor. Good job.
Dad in the City
Thanks. I have had a lot of time with it on water, pretty happy over all.
LOVE THE SET UP!
I almost turtled in Grand Isle, LA today! I made the deadly mistake of dropping the hooking anchor and I then tied to boat side and knew instantly I was in trouble. Last resort was to cut it. I lost the anchor but stayed dry and safe. 🤷🏻♂️
I was in too big a hurry to ‘worry’ about my bouys and all. Total lapse of judgement.
I’m setting this up this evening. Thank!
Nice! I made one for myself, accept I use a clamp cleat to tie the safety rope. The tether and release is so quick that I don't have to fumble with the safety rope.
Hell yeah bro! Been trying to think of way to combine emergency quick-release with a river anchor style setup. You the man!
Very simple and informative vid cheers from Australia!
Solid display! I like the set up.
Thank you. I've been pondering a solution pretty hard for the past couple of days. You're quick release approach seems to work well. I'm gonna give it a try.
Keep the dry side up! 😎
I like your system. I'm not happy with my current anchor line setup (retractable clothes line reel), going to try one of those dive reels instead. Thanks for the tip!
Great video, and a good idea of the quick release anchor. Thanks
Thankyou.Best idea Ive seen yet,especially with the dive reel and Nite Ize carabiner.The dive reels can be found under $30.Reviews for the dive reel mentioned it was great for a kayak anchor.I mostly fish lakes and slow moving rivers as I only have a 12' Sun Dolphin SOT which is more or less an entry level/budget fishing yak.But as long as it gets me out on the water,it's fine.
Rusty Suender
Glad you enjoyed the vid. My first kayak was from Costco, it was fun to outfit for fishing and got me 'hooked'. Thanks for watching.
i think this will be a good set up for me. I am in Kuwait and the wind and waves can come up before you know it!
Mine is set close to that . I run a quick release system after the float hooked on cleat . It comes in handy when trying to fight big fish or getting out of the wakes from bigger boats .
That’s funny 300 ft to much but 200 is the ticket!! 😜. Your six foot piece is very important that’s a great idea. You should run it that way every time. Emergency situations don’t give you a heads up!! Nice video
Kenton Lemon
When the dive reel was full it was a pain in the butt to reel it all back onto the reel, it wouldn't fit. So, ya, 200 was the ticket!
Best one of these I’ve seen this far!
Thankyou Jack Black, awesome idea 👍😉
Hahaha! Now that you say that..... Lol! A Cosby sweater!!
I have been looking for that for half the day. The good news is I came up with the idea on my own seeing the trolley I just kind of scratched my head and went well I need another 7 ft of rope that I can tie my anchor float too I just wanted to see that somebody else thought it was a good idea as well the only difference being that I'm using a soft Carabiner as a tie down because it is basically a cinch knot and a double fisherman's knot with some space between them and a nice little handle or a one finger pull for release it was a bend that I learned to tie while I was mountain climbing if the rookie brings the wrong gauge carabiners then you can whip up a set of soft carabiners for him and the climb is not canceled due to a lack of gear and you know the soft carabiners are going to work because you're using climbing rope to make them and it's basically a doubled up climbing rope that cinches down on itself not allowing the double fisherman's knot to pass through until you purposely release the clinch.
Although I do suggest that you slip a bungee into the trolley somewhere otherwise one might get jerked right out of their kayak if you come to a sudden stop.
About to do this exact set up on my scrambler. Long term/ actual use.....how did it work out? any changes you would make after using it a few times?
Great setup! I'm going to borrow these ideas.
Thanks for the video. Good system I will try to employ. You sound like Jack Black!
Kevin Brooks Thanks for watching. I actually get that quite a bit... Wonder if anyone has told Jack he sounds like Tahoe YakFisher?
I've been looking into building a anchor set up. Right now I would have to cut the cord but instead I just back paddle to in front or above the anchor and i can get it out. The balancing act of having anchor catch suddenly is scarier then trying to get the anchor back.
Genius idea my man
I think your a genius, great design and it seams well thought out but i cant imagine what type of emergency you would have that you needed to detach the anchor system?
Also, your anchor system looks legit so much that i cant help but ask, would you attach links to this video so that i may know where to get the parts/ ingredients that make your anchor system possible?
It a jet ski or boat comes pass
Excellent video n info. Thx.
Thanks.
good advice I have an extra rope cam lock I'm going to try the quick release method you showed thanks
the anchor dive reel is a fantastic idea....
I like your system but how do you keep the anchor trolley from slipping in a current? Great video thanks for sharing
Part time Hiker
Thanks for asking... There seems to be enough friction in the system to stay put.
Tahoe YakFisher cool! I'm going to be adding a system like this on my kayak. Thanks again
Heaven forbid you'd use an anchor in a river. Very dangerous. Your only going to use an anchor in a lake, there wouldn't be a current in a lake.
Very smart approach!
How do you tie these knots ? What's the proper name of them? Great video
A little late to the party, but where did you find the yellow float and does it keep the reel up well when cast free?? Very good video. Thanks.
BarbedStar
www.amazon.com/Kwik-Tek-Yellow-Rope-Float/dp/B07D6SRHMF
Floats the reel just fine. Thanks for watching.
Is the float big enough to hold the rig to find later
Not sure if it will float the actual anchor but it will absolutely float everything else, you can leave and return to it.
Excellent!
Thanks very much.
Which Nite eyes is that exactly? I see ones rated for different weights.
I think I used this one:
Cam Jam XT Aluminum Tie Down Rope Tightener with Carabiner Clip a.co/d/0TRj1Af
In my trade we call that a shackle, but I think it is also called a clevis. I’ve heard it called a d-ring as well by an old boss. I tried to prove that wrong once and turns out, at least according to McMaster-Carr, a shackle is a type of d-ring
Thanks for the info.
I want to buy a kayak, unfortunately it's on a long list of things that i want but don't have room for. Maybe in a year or two i will be more able to make it happen....in the meantime I'll keep researching. I have seen similar anchor systems but i really like your quick release setup and those pulleys are neat looking, i could use those in a variety of applications. I also like the diving line reel you used, i think a longer anchor line will help the anchor set better. I'm curious about the stand you made for your milk crate, I'll be looking for that next.....thanks for sharing your creativity
How do you lock the line on the diving reel? I've never seen one. That's why I'm asking.
The reel has a spring loaded trigger to deploy that locks the reel.
Dude, where's you cleat to tie down your anchor trolley ? you don't just let it slide free. you need a zig zag cleat or something to tie your anchor position.(Bow or stern)
Jay bird2963
I have never had any problem with it shifting on its own. There is enough friction in the system it stays where I put it... Been like that for a few years now, no cleat required.
Why would he need one? I’ve always thought it was over doing the system. Your boat drifts with the winds and currents you position the boat they way you want it with those two in account. Making it static is what messes you up and creates an emergency. The friction through his ring plus the gravity downloading it should be more than enough for a few pound anchor. Hell I just been tying hay strings onto a rock and tossing it over in ten Mph winds 😂. Draw back to that is you can’t aim your boat when it’s tied statically with no range of movement. Maybe if you’re in a serious current then since river currents are never consistent.
that's is a smart idea i like that
Great safety feature!
What tensile strength of zip tie did you use to tie the rope to the anchor ?
Juan Salinas
Don't know 'tensil strength' but I think 'the weaker the better'... zip ties are cheap!
Genius 👍🏼
Damn it I wish I would have found this video before I did mine
Where can I purchase those little buoys
Here...
Float, 5" x 3", Red www.amazon.com/dp/B0000AXTID/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_VwycEb3HM28DS
Hi there do you no the name of that carabiner night eye you said it was I have looked on ebay and I can see it m8
I assume your after this?..
www.amazon.com/dp/B00KSKY0KS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_G4103MKQFPJW0BHQF2DV?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
A tidal surge or huge wake is your hazard. I think your line should be all the to the bow and stern.
I expected a Tenacious D solo at the end
Steven Brown
I know, right. I have been told I sound like him so many times I bought a guitar... I am a better fisherman than rock star, alas.
Great video. Very informative. I'm buying my first yak hopefully sometime next month. Can't wait to do that. There are so many small streams and good flat water lakes where I'm at and the shore fishing sucks and really need a boat. I fish with my neighbor who has a flat bottom pond boat and he said if I get a kayak you're going over. I said then make sure your filming I want to get famous on youtube.
Steven Brown
Learn the difference between Thermoformed (cheap) & Rotomolded (durable). I would rather buy used rotomolded than new thermoformed... just my opinion.
I'm getting a Rotomolded. I wouldn't trust my life on a cheap boat. I'm in construction and I wouldn't climb a cheap ladder. I am not a total stranger to boating I've been on quite a few boats. The boat I'm looking at is the Ascend FS-10. Rotomolded and made by tracker. Its almost $600. I have researched for a few years. And just like my golf clubs I'm going to buy a decent setup and as time goes on and I get more experience I will upgrade in the future.
Steven Brown
Nice choice, I had an FS-10 along the way and loved it.
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
We use dog leash reel from Harbor freight for $$6....
What’s the actual name of that type of carabiners please?
www.niteize.com/product/s-biner-stainless-steel.asp
I believe I used the #3 for this project, hope this helps.
Correction, I used #2 s-biners.
thanks very much - not sure if you have thought of using a slip knot - it does away with needing a cam - check this out for what I mean - ua-cam.com/video/q2brpGvhHhk/v-deo.html
Otherwise a great effort - I will use this system coupled with the slip knot - thanks for the time you spent making it
Very informative, very cool, sub your way, have a great season from Forrest Outdoors. Check us out when you have time.
Thanks, your channel looks great also...