Mushroom Anchor vs. Grapnel Anchor
Feb 6, 2020 10:31:09 #
I'm looking to get an anchor for my kayak and I'm torn between using a mushroom style anchor or a grapnel style. Does anyone have any advice or experience with the mushroom style? My only hesitation with the grapnel style is getting it stuck on brush and I feel like a mushroom style might be easier to dislodge if it comes to that.
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by shipwreck33
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by shipwreck33
Feb 6, 2020 10:31:14 #
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Feb 6, 2020 10:31:21 #
I got them snagged. The mushroom anchor getting snagged was a fluke tho, it rarely rarely happens. The grapple anchor is easy to get snagged.
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by Ieatplaydo
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by Ieatplaydo
Feb 6, 2020 10:31:25 #
Feb 6, 2020 10:31:31 #
regardless of whichever style you choose I've seen a cool recommendation to avoid anchor snags (though I haven't used it myself yet).
basically you connect your rope to the bottom of the anchor first then run it along the "shaft" up towards the standard eyelet/connection point at the top of the anchor. Rather than tying another knot at the top, use a zip-tie or something similar that is strong enough to hold the weight of the anchor but will break when you give it a strong pull.
This way, if the anchor snags on something you can give it a tug to break the zip-tie at the top which will allow you to pull from the base of the anchor. The system isn't meant to be 100% snag proof but it might give a different enough angle of attack to release the anchor.
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by MostlyHams
basically you connect your rope to the bottom of the anchor first then run it along the "shaft" up towards the standard eyelet/connection point at the top of the anchor. Rather than tying another knot at the top, use a zip-tie or something similar that is strong enough to hold the weight of the anchor but will break when you give it a strong pull.
This way, if the anchor snags on something you can give it a tug to break the zip-tie at the top which will allow you to pull from the base of the anchor. The system isn't meant to be 100% snag proof but it might give a different enough angle of attack to release the anchor.
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by MostlyHams
Feb 6, 2020 11:04:12 #
Yes hams is correct. I have only lost 1 like that ever. I weld them from scratch. Navy Anchor or Columbia River Anchor is what I am familiar with.
Feb 6, 2020 12:35:18 #
Depending on the areas where you drop anchor a mushroom can get mighty heavy bringing it back up muddy bottoms in particular. The grabble can get stuck in debris and play hell getting it back. I now use a 5lb weight on each side of my yak and have never had a problem. Most times depending on the current one weight is enough.
Feb 6, 2020 21:03:17 #
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Feb 7, 2020 11:14:43 #
FS Digest wrote:
regardless of whichever style you choose I've seen... (show quote)
I agree. Here is mine
Feb 7, 2020 12:04:35 #
FS Digest wrote:
I'm looking to get an anchor for my kayak and I'm torn between using a mushroom style anchor or a grapnel style. Does anyone have any advice or experience with the mushroom style? My only hesitation with the grapnel style is getting it stuck on brush and I feel like a mushroom style might be easier to dislodge if it comes to that.
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by shipwreck33
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by shipwreck33
Fishing the Tennessee river and heavy current most of my adult life I've used and lost most any anchor made by man. This photo is one I had a welder put together for my. The bar and chain on top allows you to get in front of the anchor and pull it loose. A smaller version of this guy would work well for and current, rock conditions.
Needed: a bar of steel, in this case I used stainless, one bar smaller steal bent at both ends, one metal ring and a good piece on chain. Attach that to a rope and you got it.
I've used this one for over 20 years now and it always comes loose.
Feb 7, 2020 12:09:03 #
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