How heavy of an anchor do you need for a 100 lb fishing kayak in a river? I’m hearing all kinds of stuff -- by JoeBates...

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How heavy of an anchor do you need for a 100 lb fishing kayak in a river?

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Oct 25, 2021 12:16:14 #

FS Digest

I’m hearing all kinds of stuff

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by JoeBates

Oct 25, 2021 23:09:03 #

Mr.Wood-E Loc: Franklin, LA

I'd say a 8 lb would be fine. I use 2 of them on my boat when needed.

Oct 26, 2021 12:34:10 #

Slimshady Loc: Central Pennsylvania

Depends on what kind of current you have

Oct 26, 2021 14:04:41 #

Merlinsoars Loc: Smithville Texas

As slim says, depends on the current and how much drag the hull has in the water. No easy answer

Oct 26, 2021 16:35:04 #

Crosscut Loc: Nahcotta, WA

Depends on conditions. There's a lot of good information available about anchoring systems. Doing a little homework could save your life.

Oct 26, 2021 18:42:23 #

1940 Loc: Arlington wa

Depending on the river you may end up submerged

Oct 26, 2021 19:00:17 #

Kerry Hansen Loc: Bremerton, WA

FS Digest wrote:

I’m hearing all kinds of stuff

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by JoeBates

Depends on how much you weigh and how fast the current.

Oct 26, 2021 19:03:14 #

Crosscut Loc: Nahcotta, WA

@1940. And some of these PNW rivers, especially the Columbia, are notorious for dragging boats under that have a too short anchor line.
In a canoe or kayak, on a lake, a simple grappel or mushroom anchor is fine. Lightweight and easy to set or retrieve.

Oct 26, 2021 21:40:27 #

1940 Loc: Arlington wa

Right on cross cut been there and see it happen on out going tide skagit river 14 ft aluminum

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