Anchor trolley or stakeout pole?
Sep 30, 2019 15:50:11 #
Wondering what the benefits/uses would be for both of these? I need some type system in place so I’m not getting pushed around so much. I mainly fish shallow waters, creeks/streams that are maybe 7-8ft in the deeper parts and a lake that’s about 10-15ft most of the way around until you reach the damn which drops off to about 20-25ft. Pretty new to fishing out of a kayak, have been in them before but on these windy fall days I’m just not able to manage it. I feel like an anchor or something would really help but not sure what to use.
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by jujubly
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by jujubly
Sep 30, 2019 15:50:19 #
For shallow water, I use a 10 foot piece of 3/4 PVC with a T fitting on top. Cut the bottom of the pipe at an angle to stick it in the mud, drilled some drain holes up the sides, and looped a paddle leash through the T. I just clip the loose end of the leash to one of my side carry handles. Holds really well so far, and only cost me about $10.
I’m still debating what to do for deeper water, but I rarely fish any.
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by need-a-username_
I’m still debating what to do for deeper water, but I rarely fish any.
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by need-a-username_
Sep 30, 2019 15:50:23 #
I’ll have to check that out, sounds pretty good for what I’m looking for. I rarely fish large lakes around here due to all the recreational boats. They don’t have a good rep for being kayak friendly and there’s been more then a few accidents reported. I prefer the smaller lakes and most of the streams it’s un-telling what you’ll hook into. Anything from largemouth to a massive gar but I’ve been attempting to catch a smallmouth, they are eluding me with all efforts plus it’s been ungodly hot here. Record setting 90 degree temps and almost October, been a brutal hot year for fishing.
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by jujubly
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by jujubly
Sep 30, 2019 15:50:29 #
There are definitely better stick anchor designs out there, but for cheap materials you can buy at Home Depot, I’ve been happy with mine.
I’m in Florida and we have tons of boats running all the lakes around me, so I tend to stick to the edges too. Easier to avoid them, and I do most of my fishing near grass and lily pads anyway. Good luck!
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by need-a-username_
I’m in Florida and we have tons of boats running all the lakes around me, so I tend to stick to the edges too. Easier to avoid them, and I do most of my fishing near grass and lily pads anyway. Good luck!
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by need-a-username_
Sep 30, 2019 15:50:34 #
Why not both? A DIY stake out pole costs $5-10, I use a tomato stake from lowes $6, and some paracord so I sont lose it. As for the trolley, paracord, a couple of pad eyes, and a chrome ring from lowes and your all set ($5 for the cord, $2-4 for the padeyes, and $2 for the ring).
Then you can use the stake out pole with the trolley by running it through the ring and into the ground.
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by AntsinthePants87
Then you can use the stake out pole with the trolley by running it through the ring and into the ground.
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by AntsinthePants87
Sep 30, 2019 15:50:39 #
Go for both and have an anchor as well for deeper water. I threw together an anchor trolley and some drag chain this past weekend and man was it a game changer! Benefits of the anchor trolley is that you can easily use it to adjust your position based on winds/currents and the direction in which you want to fish.
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by thebreezyeagle
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by thebreezyeagle
Sep 30, 2019 16:15:19 #
Hey juju, I have a 5 lb weight on each side that depending on the wind / current which one I drop over. My river fishing varies 1' to 7' therefore 10' of line works well for me. Thought of both anchor trolley and stake, but pros and cons on both. Its really up to the user. A weight works better here because of the muddy bottom where as a anchor would get hung up on debris and suction around the anchor. Good luck, worst case if you don't like one method try another. All three methods are not that expensive.
plumbob
plumbob
Oct 1, 2019 21:46:08 #
DeeJay
Loc: Southwest Virginia
I used a1 1/4" steel rod, pointed rod 18- 24 inches long, with cord long enough for what ever debth you are fishing, just spear it into the bottom. An old counter balance window weight works well.
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