Location for anchor on kayak

Where is the best location for an anchor system on my kayak?  I set up a rope system on the side of my kayak that allows me to attach the anchor rope and then let it move toward the back of the kayak.  On a river with a current I still find that I get pulled sideways and it makes it hard for fishing.  I now have set up a rope system at the back of the kayak similar to what I have on my boat.  I haven't tried it out yet.  Any suggestions?  Thanks

I don't river fish myself, but the rigs of those on here who do seem to be a pyramid weight off the stern with a roller mechanism mounted to the stern of the yak in place of a rudder.

I don't river fish myself, but the rigs of those on here who do seem to be a pyramid weight off the stern with a roller mechanism mounted to the stern of the yak in place of a rudder.

DO you even kayak bro?

I don't river fish myself, but the rigs of those on here who do seem to be a pyramid weight off the stern with a roller mechanism mounted to the stern of the yak in place of a rudder.

DO you even kayak bro?

Seriously?

Yes.  Yes I do.  I'm out assisting with events, training, etc for Lowrance about 25 weekends a year though so it IS hard to get out on the yak as much as I would like to.  It's all good though.

Use caution!  Anchors can be very dangerous on kayaks.  I recommend easing in to it or leaving it at home.

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Use caution!  Anchors can be very dangerous on kayaks.  I recommend easing in to it or leaving it at home.

yes, it gets serious quick!

I don't river fish myself, but the rigs of those on here who do seem to be a pyramid weight off the stern with a roller mechanism mounted to the stern of the yak in place of a rudder.

DO you even kayak bro?

Bro !!!  would you stop throwing the Rat. lol

Use caution!  Anchors can be very dangerous on kayaks.  I recommend easing in to it or leaving it at home.

yes, it gets serious quick!

+1

I'm trying to envision the set up that you're describing, but look into a sliding anchor trolley and a floating speed release for the anchor line. The trolley, when done correctly, will allow you to keep your boat pretty straight in the current (either facing up or down current) and the speed release allows you to get out of Dodge quickly if it hits the fan(or to chase a fish). There are countless simple DIYs for both mechanisms all over this site and the internet as a whole.

Just remember, anchors attached to kayaks are nothing to take lightly. If you mess up the anchor drop or experience a shift in the current, it doesn't take much to flip or even drag a kayak underwater. As was said, it can happen really quickly too. Just be careful out there and get some experience with your anchor system in milder currents before taking on larger water.

I made a quick release anchor system which Joel used to use. I made it 7 years ago and have never used it. There are lot's of posts on how to build one, but good luck finding them. As others have said, anchoring in current on a kayak can get really real in a hurry. Personally I would beach the kayak and fish from shore before anchoring.

Your best bet is to run the anchor straight off the back with a quick release for the local river. A ten pound pyramid anchor is what you will want to use, stay away from the Grappling style anchor.

As other have mentioned use with extreme caution and if your new to anchoring start out using it out of the main current and with bare kayak (No fishing equipment) until you get use to it. <- The feeling and execution takes getting use to.

Here are a couple pictures of some of the ones I use.

And make sure you have a sharp knife handy...

If you do not have a quick release on your boat, do not go onto the water until you have one.  I can not express this enough.  You should be able to release your anchor line with no effort and be able to do it without looking.

What I do is attach a buoy to my line going to my quick release line about 3 feet long, then I attach the anchor line to the buoy.  Once you use your quick release you can paddle back and find your anchor because the buoy will be floating.

On moving water, only use a pyramid anchor, do not use any other type.  It is the proven type of anchor that pretty much everyone uses.

When you want to go out and give it a try on the American river, I would be happy to show you the ropes.  Right now with the low flows it is a good time to get out and practice.  Or better yet we could head to the Yuba and do a day long float trip.  It is a real easy float.

Even on my PB, I have my anchor setup with a quick release in the event I need to "let it fly" in a hurry.

Again, I don't anchor on my yak so I don't have the great answers on how its done but I see a few on here who have great setups for it.

Thanks for all the info