Simple anchor system

Hello everyone, here's some photos of the anchor system I made for my Caper. I used an old Penn 68 reel, some 100lb braided line, and a 3 lb dive weight. It's very easy to drop anchor, and just as easy to crank up the weight. 3 lbs holds really well, even when the power boaters race by. The whole system attaches using the hatch straps. I prefer to troll, but sometimes the fish are on the bottom. This is when an anchor is a necessity!

Very nice simple anchor system for holding place in calm water.  I like it.

Very nice wood working.  I for one am very impressed with the color matching paint.  Very professional!  Could probably sell that on line in all OK custom color matches 

Nice anchor, goldendog. I was looking at how it lines up with your rod holder, do you think you could use it as a downrigger too, with a lighter weight and a clip?

It probably could be used as a downrigger if it could be strapped into a position where one could easily access the line. Possibly some sort of sideways mount. Good idea! I'll see if I can modify it. That big reel has no problem cranking up the 3lb weight.

One bit of caution about creating your own downrigger, it takes a lot of stress and being in a kayak can lead to some dangerous situations. Even with a well mounted downrigger (Scotty flushmount on the yak) I've had some tricky moments when first getting used to it. If you're going to go ahead please be careful and I'd be happy to lend any advice I could.

Z

Nice work on the anchor. I have a anchor i use on the lakes, it's invaluable for fishing the hot spots found on the FF. i was surprised originally at just how fast a Kayak drifts in even the slightest wind.

i was surprised originally at just how fast a Kayak drifts in even the slightest wind.

True, but it really depends on the yak that you're on. I was drifting with a friend, me in an Outback and him in a Revolution, and while the wind was having it's way with me he was barely moving. It think it's pretty much all about how high you sit out of the water and hull shape. Also if you have a big rudder it an really cut down how the wind blows you.

Z