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do-iT-youRself anChOr shUttle rig
By CORy ROuTh
anChOr and line: there are several types of anchor available. It
doesn’t take much to hold a kayak: a 2 or 3 lb anchor will do. For safety
attach a float to the line at the opposite end of the anchor, so if you get
COnneCtiOn POints: you need to have a strong connection point
into trouble, you can disconnect it and retrieve it when conditions are
for the shuttle system. the handles at the bow, stern and sides
safer. you need three times as much anchor line as your water depth;
make excellent connection points. If you don’t have handles you will
for example, 15 feet of line for 5 feet of water. Store the anchor in a rod
have to add pad eyes to make these connections. Use stainless
holder with the anchor line wrapped around the float or a spool.
steel pad eyes and high-quality blind rivets.
anChOr Cleat:
you will need a place
to attach the anchor
line to the kayak.
Plastic boat cleats,
Clamcleats and ladder
cleats are just some
of the choices. the
best choice is one that
allows you to rapidly
disconnect the anchor
line if needed.
Carabiner and ring: Use a stainless PUlleys: A shuttle, or trolley
steel carabiner (spring clip) to connect your line, that travels the entire
shuttle line. the carabiner gives you a way to heavy dUty line: Use 5 mm length of the kayak allows
rapidly disconnect your anchor. you can use Niteline for the shuttle system. you to anchor from the bow
the stainless steel ring to put a stakeout pole Niteline is very strong and has or the stern. Use a pulley on
through. Connect your system with the carabiner reflective material integrated at least one end (both ends
and ring on the top line for easy reach, and with for safety. Again, use pig rings is even better) to allow the
the carabiner in the front so you can unclip it and and shrink tubing to make shuttle line to flow through
use the shuttle line as a towline for wading. strong, clean connections. the system smoothly.
U s i n g a n a n c h o r s y s T e m
aNCHOr SaFeTY: uSING THe aNCHOr SHuTTle:
Never anchor in a situation that puts you or others at risk. Anchoring
in a busy channel, in fast currents, or the surf zone can be risky. Utilize
1] Get into position and slowly lower the
the safety release mechanism built into the anchor, like the reversal
anchor until it catches.
eye and breakaways. Also rig your shuttle and anchor line for a rapid
2] Clip the anchor line into the carabiner
release or a “dump” in an emergency. the anchor is expendable.
and move the shuttle to the desired
position (bow or stern).
aNCHOr TYPeS:
3] Attach the anchor line to the boat cleat
Basic types of anchor include the grapnel, Bruce, Danforth, and the
and you should be ready to fish. the pull
wreck anchor. Each anchor has specific applications, but the Bruce
on the anchor should hold the shuttle at
(or Manta) seems to be the best all-around anchor. For shallow water
the bow or stern of the boat.
a stakeout pole is the best way to anchor.
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KayaK angler summer/fall 2008
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