Using Drift Socks

On my PB I use a weight to get the drift anchor down about 20-30 feet up to about 80 feet.  That way I can move at the rate closer to the lure depth.

I did use mine drift anchor on the yak and had weights on it.  I think it was about 10' down.  Worked ok but still moved off the sweet spots too soon, say 1-3 casts.

For me the jury is still out.  Anchoring in a yak seems even more problematic.  It might be just me but grapple style anchors hang up too often.  A danforth style is too large and heavy. 

Dean

Anchoring in a yak seems even more problematic.  It might be just me but grapple style anchors hang up too often.  A danforth style is too large and heavy. 

Where are you trying to anchor?  Deep or shallow?  Ocean, Lake, or River?  If you're just trying to stay cope with the wind and not a strong current a simple weighted anchor like a mushroom or pyramid anchor will work in a kayak.   If you're fighting a strong current, you'll probably need something a bit more "grabby".

Brian

Wali? what'd ya find out in your drogue experiment? havent seen results posted. you make it back alive?

Wali? what'd ya find out in your drogue experiment? havent seen results posted. you make it back alive?

Alive and well (at least as good as when I started)

Short answer, it did not work.   I gave it one shot and it did not seem to have enough drag, but mainly, I got distracted chasing Tarpon. 

 I did find a good "system" that I already had though. While looking for a length of rope and a small bag to drag and stuff it in, I tripped over my throw bag! Perfect! 50' or so of rope and a small drift chute conveniently attached to the end with a little flotation. I tossed it overboard and pedaled on. No drag. I added some big bows (think kite tail), still no drag. My buddy was getting impatient with me, so I pulled it all in and the bag is gone  Guess the knot was not big enuf. I coiled the line and stuffed it in the hatch.

I like Insayn's half full 2 liter bottle's, but it'll have to wait till I finish scratching this big fish itch.

Anchoring in a yak seems even more problematic.  It might be just me but grapple style anchors hang up too often.  A danforth style is too large and heavy. 

Where are you trying to anchor?  Deep or shallow?  Ocean, Lake, or River?  If you're just trying to stay cope with the wind and not a strong current a simple weighted anchor like a mushroom or pyramid anchor will work in a kayak.   If you're fighting a strong current, you'll probably need something a bit more "grabby".

Brian

In 30+ feet in the San Juans, so ocean and under a variety of currents.    Yeah a weight based anchor would probably work better, I agree.--Dean