How to Anchor a Fishing Kayak
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To purchase a Kayak Catfish shirt: http://amzn.to/2E41zFW I had a request to make a video on how I anchor my kayak when fishing for catfish. In this video, I go over the equipment I use, how I attach the anchor to my kayak, and also some safety considerations you need to think about. When watching this video, please keep in mind that I fish on the Tennessee River. I am mostly on either Fort Loudon or Watts Bar and the current flow isn't very fast where I fish. Most days it is around 0.5mph. I also fish out of a very stable kayak. Please use extreme caution when anchoring your kayak. Never try to anchor in fast moving water and don't attempt anchoring at all if you are unsteady in your kayak. Also, please always wear your PFD. It may save your life in the event that the unthinkable happens. -----Fishing Gear Used----- Kayak: http://amzn.to/2vJA6sr PFD: http://amzn.to/2vnCqnM Rods: http://amzn.to/2fvq6MV Reels: http://amzn.to/2vJrUrT Line: http://amzn.to/2vJVyNX Hooks: http://amzn.to/2hOXrmu Sinkers: Larry Muse Dragon Tail Sinkers Rod Holders: http://amzn.to/2vnHqJe Fish Finder: http://amzn.to/2vJlrgP Fish Finder Battery: http://amzn.to/2wyIFUq Fish Finder Mount: http://amzn.to/2wyfvov Light: http://amzn.to/2hPrA5t Anchor: http://amzn.to/2uLkHDr Anchor Trolley: http://amzn.to/2wyMxot Drift Sock: http://amzn.to/2vTJ8mZ Hand Paddle: http://amzn.to/2vJSroU -----Video and Editing Equipment----- Camera: http://amzn.to/2vJWdyV Skeleton Housing: http://amzn.to/2wyo56x Camera Battery Pack: http://amzn.to/2vJieOa Memory Card: http://amzn.to/2fwupHJ USB to Micro USB Cord: http://amzn.to/2fw5dAY Computer: http://amzn.to/2uLrxsl Editing Software: Imovie *All of the links above are part of the Amazon Affiliate Program. If you purchase through the link, I get paid a commission.* ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Website: http://www.kayakcatfish.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kayakcatfish Instagram: http://instagram.com/kayakcatfish Thanks for watching! Please like, subscribe, and share! Funky Music ( Vlog Music ) by Dj Quads https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads Music provided by Audio Library https://youtu.be/7y1mi7ggtt0
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10. comment for How to Anchor a Fishing Kayak
One day the water level was a little higher, and the current a little more swift than normal, but being the fool that I am I saw no problem in it because I never had an issue before.
I dropped my anchor, payed out the line and waited for a smooth hook up with the bottom.
The current pulled me down river faster and faster and by the time I had realized it was too late, my anchor hooked up on a rock very hard, broke my anchor trolley right off, and the rest of the line was tied around my seat.
My kayak whipped sideways and immediately pitched over and the current was quick to fill it up.
Luckily I keep a boot knife on me and was able to cut the line before I was completely pulled under and was able to salvage my kayak and all the gear thanks to buoyancy tanks and tie downs for everything.
It could have gone a lot worse and it all happened within a 15 second time frame.
I made it out fine, but after that I started using my noggin, safety is paramount!
Thanks so much for educating people on the dangers of anchoring, most kayak deaths are caused by capsizing of the kayak and the user not wearing a PFD. You need to be aware of the dangers of what you are doing at all times!
20. comment for How to Anchor a Fishing Kayak
I have a slipring anchor. A lot of people call it a Danforth or fluke anchor. The chain is a must for these anchors.
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