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| Anchors have become a very popular accessory for kayakers, especially those that fish from their kayak. The anchor can help keep you and your kayak in place or can help to slow your drift down. |
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We will take a look at the different types of anchors and methods since you do not always need an anchor to accomplish your goals. |
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Folding Anchors |
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These are great as they do not take up much space and weigh between 1.5 lbs and 3 lbs. They fold up when not in use and open up much like a grappling hook. These anchors are generally better for rocky bottoms and areas where there are trees and stumps present. They are not the best option for silty/sandy bottom areas, as they tend to not 'hold' or 'grab'; well in these mediums. |
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Bruce Syle Anchors |
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Bruce-style anchors are the perfect option if you will be in silty/sandy bottom areas such as on the coast or muddy bottom lakes. They 'hold' by digging in, the more you pull the deeper they try to go. Generally for a kayak a 2.2lbs (1kg) Bruce-Style anchor is plenty. |
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Drift Chutes |
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These are not anchors but they can help you when you do not want to be anchored but wind or current is present and you are drifting. Drift Chutes work much like a parachute. The chute itself opens up allowing a small amount of water to flow through; the resistance created slows down your drift. Drift Chutes work very well in lakes and oceans but have little benefit (and can be dangerous) in a river where the flow will cause the chute to have the opposite effect and will pull you down the river. |
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Brush Grippers |
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Brush Grippers are the perfect way to stay put in a river when you have found that perfect fishing spot. Their tight jaws clamp down on tree limbs, cattails, and marsh grass to keep your kayak from drifting down river or away from the shoreline. The harder the current or wind pulls against the brush gripper, the tighter it clamps down. |
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| Hopefully this has helped understand the different anchors, still not certain which is best for you? Email us and we will help you out. |
