Brandon from Cape Cod made this ingenious instant release anchor system for his W kayak.
He writes:
-”Here are some pics of an anchor system that worked really well for me last season. The key is to be able to release the Wavewalk kayak from the anchor line in an instant to chase and fight a big fish.
The Genius Carabiner opens at an angle so only one hand is needed. The float allows the angler to find the anchor system after the fight and start fishing again from that productive spot.
Commercial fisherman use a similar (yet much beefier) system to hook, fight and land giant bluefin tuna here on Cape Cod.”
Read more about Brandon’s Fishing Kayak
That’s a smart system if you’re a sporty fisherman, providing you don’t forget how long your anchor line is
Mike
I think polypropylene lines float
KW
A less sporty fisherman would probably let the fish drag the anchor too once it gets caught …
its easier to see the float rather than just a polypro line. the last thing an angler needs is to have a fish circle under the boat and tangle in the anchor line.
makes sense
KW