Anchor question

I'm preparing to install anchor systems on both of my fishing kayaks. In the past, I have used an anchor a couple of times without any attachment system. I just dropped it over the side and tied it off. I have the typical 3 pound folding anchors.

My question is: What is the maximum wind speed that a 3 pound anchor will resist? I can recall using one at Loch Lomond in winds of around 20 knots, and the anchor dragged in the mud for quite a distance before it held fast. Recently, I was in Baja, drift fishing in around 25 - 30 knot winds over a sand bottom. I didn't even bother trying to use the anchor in those conditions. Short of using one of those huge homemade jobs that were posted recently, what should I expect from one of those 3 pound anchors? Are there heavier ones that can be purchased? My welding and casting skills are minimal, so I need to buy one.

and the anchor dragged in the mud for quite a distance before it held fast

did you have some chain tied towards the end of you anchor? That usually helps the achore grab the bottom...

or you can add some "balls" instead of using the chain - got that tip from EK - from his "fishing for sturgeon tips"

and the anchor dragged in the mud for quite a distance before it held fast

did you have some chain tied towards the end of you anchor? That usually helps the achore grab the bottom...

or you can add some "balls" instead of using the chain - got that tip from EK - from his "fishing for sturgeon tips"

Thanks Mooch. Ball or chain? Sounds like a Janis Joplin song!

Do you happen to have a photo of your entire anchor rigging a little more zoomed out than that photo you posted?

hear ya go.....(no drilling required )

http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/bb/index.php?topic=4993.0

hear ya go.....(no drilling required )

http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/bb/index.php?topic=4993.0

Thanks!  Looks pretty simple.

Are there heavier ones that can be purchased?

Yup.  Westmarine has them in sizes up to 6.5lbs.