Anchoring a Fishing Kayak - A Guide to the Anchor Trolley System
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- Part 1 of how to set up an anchor system on your fishing kayak. This video looks specifically at the Anchor Trolley System - an essential part of safely anchoring your kayak.
I take a look at why you need an anchor trolley to ensure you can safely fish at anchor, as well as what exactly an anchor trolley is and the components needed to make one. I also run through how i have set up an Anchor Trolley system on my Hobie Outback kayak.
A must-watch if you are new to kayak fishing and plan on anchoring your kayak!
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This is the most useful and in depth series of kayak videos I've found after countless hours trawling youtube. Personally I'd find any tips on which knots to use tying the line to the rings helpful as well. I know how time consuming making this content is so your efforts are greatly appreciated. Thanks and looking forward to the next.
Thanks for the comment, i'm glad you are finding my videos useful! I have just put together a video looking at how to tie the knots on the anchor trolley - check it out here: czcams.com/video/Wl04GOQvFI8/video.html
@@CornishKayakAnglerwhenever you put a screw or drill a hole in the kayak, isn’t necessary to seal it with some kinds of glue or nautical silicon? I am 100% inexperienced about kayaks and I am trying to understand as much as possible … great videos , very understandable even for a foreign 👍🏼
@@cespaia thanks for the comment. It is recommended to use a sealant when installing fittings and accessories. I would recommend using Marine Goop or Clear Sikaflex EBT+. I hope this helps!
First timer here, covered the tipic reslly well. Im just looking into my first anchor for my kayak and this was veey useful. Thanks
I’m new to kayak fishing and scared of anchoring. This video is exactly what I needed. Thanks so much
My instinct told me there was a way to set up an anchor system. Thanks this is exactly what I was looking for.
The most in-depth explanation of a kayak fishing trolly I’ve ever seen on CZcams. I am very familiar with trim on a canoe or kayak your prop demonstration showed the importance of location when using an anchor. No nonsense tectorial, thank you very much for posting.
Who would thumbs down this video? Thank you!!
Thanks for the comment Gerry 😃
The thumbs down could have been an accident. I accidentally thumbs downed the video but caught my mistake and corrected it with a thumbs up. Great video!
What can I say? Once again a superb video, clear step by step instructions, precisely and most eloquently explained. You have been an inspiration to a "first timer" at the age of 70! The 19 "thumbs down" have no idea about life IMHO. Thank you for taking the time and trouble to post, much appreciated!
Thanks! I’m glad you have found the info useful. Tight lines 🎣
Thanks! I’m glad you have found the info useful. Tight lines 🎣
You have some of the best kayak videos. I'm really surprised you don't have way more subscribers.
Thanks Bill, really appreciate the comment. I expect I need more ‘catching fish’ videos on my channel for people to watch. Hoping to get some catching filmed soon 🎣 😎
Great video. I’m new to kayaking and your explanation and example is really helpful.
i really appreciate how you get down to the nitty gritty of why have a trolley system is important and your version is genius....will definitely be applying your ideas to my malibu stealth 12 ty
Never knew this was a thing but glad I found your video. I've been in the mangroves in FL and definitely could've used this but here in the midwest it's still needed especially this time of the year. Thanks for sharing good sir. Tight lines 🤙🏼
Thanks for the comment and glad you found the video useful. Go catch em!
@@CornishKayakAngler 🤙🏼
Great informative video. Thanks for putting the effort into these.
This is Brilliant!!!! The first 6 minutes reminded me of the movie “Titanic “ when that dude explained how the ship sank to that old lady !
Hahaha brilliant 😂 best comment yet!
This is a superb explanation of a trolley system and how it works. Thank you very much!!! Very Helpful!!!!
Wow what a great way to have a tow line. Thanks for I'm a newbie here .
Really appreciate taking a novice like me through the basics of why you even need such a system and explaining it all so clearly, super helpful - thanks!
Thanks for the comment! Glad you found it helpful 😊
Your "either-or" towing system is brilliant! I will definitely be copying that. Thank you for making such a well thought out video. I am planning a trolley system for my own kayak and you have given me so many great things to think about. Cheers!
Thanks Aaron! Hope the install goes well 😎
I never thought about how convenient it is to anchor from the stern. Wind is a big problem where I live, so if I anchor this way, I'll always be casting with the wind. This is a very good explanation, thank you for making this video!
Thanks Lee, glad the video has helped 😀
Beautiful explaination and loved the tactile and visual example!! Thanks!!
We’ll done! Very creative system, looking forward to reviewing your other videos.
Superb video and explanation of the anchor trolley! I'll be installing one in the spring and will follow your lead here, so many good ideas, thanks!
Thanks Kevin, I hope the install goes well!
Outstanding video. Thanks for posting 👍👍
These videos are priceless. Thanks for doing them 👍
Just what i needed. Thanks!
A lot of effort gone into producing this video with great content and loads of very useful information. Thank you 👍
Thanks for the comment Mark, I’m glad you found it helpful 😃
I have to say this is the best explanation I have seen. Many thanks for doing this demonstration. 👍 👍 👍
Excellent video well done and clear instructions.
That is an extremely smart and safe setup.
Thanks for your extremely informative channel and videos!
Awesome , and worth the view!! Keep up the great work!
This so good and detailed great job 👏🏼
I am new to kayaking this video is very helpful to me....thanks!
Thanks for the comment and I’m glad you have found the video useful 😀
Awesome setup, and well planned to easily remove/modify 🏆
Outstanding videos! Thanks for the tips and time you spend making them!
Thanks Brook! The comment is appreciated 😊
excellent and informative video....very helpful ty
Great informative video.
Very good informative video. Well done.
Great job. You have a talent for instruction. Subscribed.
Thanks, answered all my questions.
Great video. Explained well
Thank you! Very informative
great and clear explanation !!!
Fantastic video. Thank you.
This is the best video I have found. But wish it was louder.
Great videos buddy. Very well explained. I’m probably going to end up purchasing something from your shop. Best info videos on kayak setting up etc on here.
Cheers
Paul in Jersey
Outstanding video!!!!!!!!!
Simply brilliant 👏
Well done!
Fantastic projection!!! Real good video!!! At least a guy which is a real sailor!!!!
That I' ll like to say is that if someone desid to drill his kayak MUST seal perfect the holes independent the type of mounting (rivets or bolts)!!! And something else... (I'm lover of stainless steel) the plastic when comes in contact with metal who wins? Think about...
Have good time every time!!!
Best regards from Hellas (Greece)
You are the most thorough at teaching. Good job and thank you
Thanks! It is great to have feedback and know that the video was helpful for you 😀
Fantastic video! I’m glad I discovered your channel. The tow feature is brilliant!
Thanks Christopher. The tow feature has come in useful to me a few times and for something that is very simple to incorporate it is worth doing.
Excellent video
Dead set legend with your videos. As a newbie your KISS (Keep It Simple Simon) approach is very much appreciated
Thanks Loki 🙏🏻 glad the videos are nice and easy to follow 😀
Awesome. thank you. You’ve made it very understandable
Thanks Rick, great to hear that you found the video helpful 🙏🏻
I’m fairly new to kayaking. This is without a doubt one of the best instructional videos I’ve seen (on any subject for that matter). Well done and thank you.
Thanks Scott, really appreciate the comment and glad the video has been useful 👍🏻
Thank you very much - very clearly explained. Subbed!
Thanks Matt! 😊
From across the pond, thank you. This is the most informative video I have found yet regarding anchor trolleys.
Thanks for the comment and glad to know my video is proving useful 😀 tight lines 🎣
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A very very indepth video im just starting out with kayak so sucubscried to your channel to learn hopefully delivering this week most informative videos I've found thanks 👏👍😊
Thanks for the comment. Some people moan that the videos are too long but others love the depth and nitty gritty details! I’m glad you found the video useful 😀
Oi sou do Brasil e estou muito feliz, por descobrir seu cabal. Muito obrigado pelos vídeos!
Great video thank you
Thank you for the idea of the carabiner to be unclipped to the bow or stern.
Brilliant. Thanks!
Thanks Jeremy 👍🏻
Very good video
But you are a very informative guy greatly appreciated
Superb. So we'll explained .
Thanks Peter, hope you found the video helpful 😊
Many thanks Sir. From Tunisia.
I’d like to know if the anchor trolley is to be installed both kayak sides?
thanks that was
terrific
Thanks for the comment, glad you liked the video 😃
@@CornishKayakAngler pleasure - tried it out today, worked like a charm!
Great to hear! Tight lines 🎣
Thank you!
Great informative video on the anchor trolley system. Really interested in how you turn it in to a boat based tow. My only concern would be that as it is you are not able to quickly release it in an emergency like most boat/waste tows.
James Armstrong thanks James. The towline aspect is very much designed to be an emergency back up if you had no other rope to use. I always carry a super sharp rope cutter (Beaver Trigger Line Cutter) attached to my PFD so if I ever needed to quickly disconnect from a tow then I would just cut the anchor trolley line!
Great vid, and I’m going to incorporate your S/S rings/carabiner anchor/tow/safety system into mine - ingenious 👍🏻. About the only drawback I could see with your system is the use of the bungee cord on the bow pulley. Bungee is notorious for parting (snapping) just when you don’t want it to, unless you replace it (regularly) even then there’s no guarantee. It could get a bit messy if the front pulley was to suddenly let go whilst at anchor in a strong tidal stream/current/wind etc. I don’t have a shock absorber incorporated into my system, but note the advantages of having one. There are any amount of power boat anchor/mooring systems on the market that incorporate a shock absorber into their systems. Usually a H/D rubber bungee strap of some description is attached. A bight (10” or so) is formed in the anchor/mooring line and the bungee ends are shackled to the line (the size of the bight is the amount/length of shock absorption). If the bungee parts, the anchor/mooring line is not comprised. The vessel simply remains at anchor/mooring buoy, riding on the anchor line. Just need to “downsize” that lot 😀
Thanks Mark! The bungee doesn’t have too much load on it, it just buffers a few inches of surface movement so doesn’t really get stretched enough to risk snapping. I’ve never had or heard of it snapping as part of an anchor trolley system anyway but it’s always a possibility. It would be easy enough to run a short length of slack cord from the pulley to the pad eye as a fall back, just as the example you mention with the boat mooring shock absorbers.
Awesome Video, what are the round plastic two pieces called at the end of middle carabiner? which stops the line from slipping through the pulley when you tow another kayak?
They are Parrel Beads, sometimes called buffer beads. Should be able to find them at Chandlery Stores and online
Awesome video, especially the wood-block kayak simulation. Really helped to understand! Love your release and towing rigs!!! Where do you get parrel beads??
Thanks! The beads came from Cornwall Canoes: www.cornwall-canoes.co.uk/kayak-fishing/kayak-fishing-accessories.htm - if you aren’t in the UK you should be able to find from a marine or sailing store
Tarp tie down bungee cords have them on. Very handy them. Just be aware that some of them have the balls completely molded on - so they cant be reused once the bungee loses its twang.
Very detailed videos .I saw your video about the rivo 16 and i love it.I already have the hobie sport and i want something bigger .I leave in Greece and sometimes we have bad sea conditions. You think revo 16 is the best choice for badsea condithions.Thank You so match
The Revo 16 is certainly very capable on the open ocean and in rougher coastal conditions. Hobie have just discontinued the Revo 16 which is really disappointing! You’ll struggle to find a new one so second hand will be the only option. Take a look at the Revolution 13, these are practically as good as the Revo 16 for coastal / open ocean kayak fishing 😎
Best anchor trolley video out there. Never thought of the towing system. When being the tower do you lose much efficiency peddling?
Thanks! It depends what you are towing but yes it feels heavier peddling whilst towing someone for sure. You probably lose about 1/3 of your cruising speed but it may help you get someone or yourself out of trouble. I have used it a couple of times to help friends on the water. One lost their paddle, one broke their pedal drive.
Great video. Do you have a video where you actually use it?
Thank you for the detailed vid! If you use all rope without the pongee cord, can you make the line tight enough over the time? Again thanks!
The issue you would have is when the cord stretches a bit overtime, the anchor trolley would slacken and your only way to reel tension would be to undo one of the knots and tie it in a bit tighter. Having bungee keeps tight to the kayak and if the cord gives a bit the bungee takes up the slack
This is exactly what I was looking for! Very well done. Can I ask where you found the nylon buffer balls? Thanks in advance.
Thanks Steve 🙂 if you are based in the UK then the beads can be brought from Cornwall Canoes: www.cornwall-canoes.co.uk/kayak-fishing/anchoring/anchor-trolley.htm
If you are based outside of the UK, try a marine chandlery store or a sailing store as they should have these or something similar.
Excellent video! My dumb question is where does the anchor attach (i.e. tied or clipped to the metal ring or does the anchor rope pass thru the ring and tie inside the kayak somewhere?)?
Thanks! The anchor rope passes through the karabiner and tied off the a zig zag cleat fitted to the kayak. I have several videos showing anchoring set ups on my channel which run through this very thing so be sure to check them out! 😀
great vid where do i buy the nylon beads
Really helpful video. Where did you get your storage crate from?
It’s a Hobie H-Crate - you can get hold of one from any Hobie Kayaks dealer. They are superb and worth the money! 😀
@@CornishKayakAngler Amazing thanks for that!
hello, your work is fantastic, congratulations. which model is best for kayaking. m4 m5 or m6?
Hi Fabio, thanks for your comment. I use M5 bolts on the anchor trolley system.
Great video and greetings from Mexico, I have a question, is there a deep limit water to use an anchor in a kayak? I ask this, because I fishing in a dam where the deeper point could be 80 meters below, thanks in advance,
The deeper you go the heavier anchor you tend to need and the more anchor line you will need to let out so the anchor will hold properly. If there is current / tide then you’ll likely need to set an anchor off a big buoy. I have anchored in 140m for Giant Skate and use a 5kg Bruce with 5m of chain (10kg combined weight) and a big buoy to set it off, with a floating lazy line off the buoy to clip up to. This works well if fishing the area for a few days as it saves hauling the anchor each day - not easy in deep water! This set up is used where there is a fair bit of tide so the heavy anchor / chain is required. In 80m you might get away with a 5kg anchor/chain combo if there is no or little current. Hope this helps!
@@CornishKayakAngler thank you for your answer, for sure your recommendations will help me, regards
What rivit gun did you use for the cleat? Mine won't fit.
Really enjoy your videos and would like your input on the recommended length for a Tow Rope, generally 15m is put forward where the Trolley Line will only give you around 3m depending on the size of your Kayak, in your experience is the Trolley length sufficient, I’m specifically thinking about use in the Ocean?
Thanks Sebastian. A longer tow line certainly creates a smoother tow with less jolting especially if you have to cover some distance or it is choppy. A 10 or 15m towline is typically used by sea kayakers for such use, whereas a 3m towline is sufficient as a short tow in quick rescue scenarios. Whilst not so great for towing over longer distances it will do the job albeit a touch less efficiently than a longer line. The bonus of incorporating within the anchor trolley is less gear and less weight to take on the kayak. Downside is that it is only a short tow and it is not quick release. Take a look at the Palm Ocean Pro for a dedicated waist mounted quick release towline for sea use
Thanks for the feedback, greatly appreciated.
Thanks. Is it to be installed both sides of the kayak? Thank you
Usually you would just install on one side of the kayak, but some like to have it on both sides. I don’t see the need personally although some people like to deploy a small drogue off the bow whilst at anchor to help them sit straight in the tide, particularly if it’s windy. In this instance the drogue could be deployed on one anchor trolley and the anchor set with the other.
I liked the video and learned alot. It's a bit distracting that you never seem to look directly at the camera, but other than that, I find you very personable and gifted as a teacher.
Thanks for the comment. It was filmed on a camera phone so I guess my eyes diverted to the screen rather than right down the lens. I now have a go pro that seems to stop this when filming. Glad you found the video useful though 😀
Where can I find the nylon buffer beads? I'm putting this kit together and that's all I lack.
THANKS ........
Hey man, got a question regarding the parrel bead which has the bungee running through it at the bow. What size is it and how did you manage to run both ends of the bungee through the hole and tie it off? Is it the same size as the ones attached to the carabiner?
The bead is about 20mm in diameter. It’s the same as the ones by the karabiner. The hole through the middle of the parrell bead is approx 6mm but I managed to get 5mm bungee doubled up through it. The trick is to use some fishing line. Make a loop in the line and pass this through, then poke the bungee through this loop to the halfway mark on the bungee. Then pull the line and force the bungee through the hole. This will leave a loop of bungee one side of the bead and then you’ll just have to tie a knot on the other side to prevent it pulling through. Hope this makes sense!
@@CornishKayakAngler thanks man, makes perfect sense. Your videos have helped me so much and given me so much more confidence in anchoring up in high current.
Hi mt any chance you could do vid on your rods and reels and end tackle
I’m hoping to get around to doing this at some point soon! 😎
Is all para cord pretty much the same size? I was just wondering that if I wanted to purchase different colors of para cord if they would fit through the pulleys of the anchor trolley kit.
You can usually find cord in various colours if you want to colour match your kayak. Just look for 5mm or 6mm / 1/4in cord
Finally got around to upgrading my trolley system and have a couple of questions, what rivet gun are you using that can get inside a zigzag cleat, or is there a trick to it. The other question is, if you are using the system to tow someone, do you tow against the bungee cord or lock off the cord against the cleat?
I used what I would describe as a standard pop rivet gun, the cheap type from a hardware store. The nozzle is a tight fit between the teeth of the cleat - you have to apply some pressure and force it in between them! There is also a trick where you build up a number of small washers on the stem of the rivet until the nozzle can force against them to compress the rivet without needing to get in between the teeth of the cleat if that makes sense. With regards to towing, I usually allow the bungee to take out some of the jolting motion so don’t bother cleating the tow system off, although on smooth water it wouldn’t make too much difference. Hope that helps!
@@CornishKayakAngler I found one that works, as you said, it was the cheapest one the shop had, my normal gun just looked at it and said “no”, hadn’t thought of the washers but will remember it for the future. Thanks for the feedback back on the towing, much appreciated.
Hi mate, quick question. Is it ok to fix the zig zag cleat in front of your seat? Rather than behind? I like the idea of using washers and nuts to fix the cleat but only have access inside my kayak via the front hatch on the viking Reload. I find it strange viking kayaks dont have brass inserts for the cleat.
Cheers
You can fit it in front of the seat but don’t have it in a position where your hands will catch it whilst paddling. As far as I can tell using a zig zag cleat is common in the UK but less so elsewhere in the world, probably why Viking don’t have inserts for them. Trifold rivets are more than strong enough for the cleat if you can’t use bolts, never had one fail 💪🏻
@@CornishKayakAngler Good to know about the zig zag cleat not being widely used outside of the UK - makes sense
Hi what aluminium trifold rivet size you use for stern ring and cleat. Thanks
The ones I use are a 5mm diameter anodised aluminium trifold rivet - available from a company called Sealect in packs of 10
Great video. I’m new to kayaking and your explanation and example is really helpful.
No paypal m8 ?.
Cheers.😀
Can you please include a link to the Part 2 video you reference? thanks
Hi Leston, check out the links below for the follow up videos looking at the anchoring systems used in conjunction with the anchor trolley:
Quick Release Kayak Anchor System for Fishing Kayaks: czcams.com/video/3eP7IisM4SI/video.html
Simple Kayak Anchor System: czcams.com/video/Ye0x790nBRg/video.html
Hope this helps! 🎣
First of all iam going to buy a outback soon , and i watched a 1000 videos.
U sir are the smartest , and explain the best.
But u have a question or two.
is your kano damaged from the cleat?!
And what u think about yak attack rigging bullets , so u can use backingplates everywhere?
Greetings from holland:)
Thanks for the comment Jarno! No the cleat has not damaged the kayak in anyway. It has remained firmly attached to the kayak since I fitted it. You could use rigging bullets but you would need to have a backing plate with the threaded holes the right separation for the pad eyes and cleat. Have fun with the Outback, they are a great kayak 😎
@@CornishKayakAngler maybe iam wrong but in the video the kayak looks damaged above / around the cleat?
Ah I see what you mean. I think it is where the cord has rubbed against the excess sealant around the cleat, so no damage to the actual kayak itself. There are a few shark teeth marks on the kayak though 🤣
@@CornishKayakAngler haha ah well just badass battlescars for the hobie
Please where can I buy this accessory for my kayak
If you are based in the UK, then check out Cornwall Canoes: www.cornwall-canoes.co.uk/kayak-fishing/kayak-fishing-accessories.htm
If not then any decent kayak shop should stock an anchor trolley kit
Did you buy a kit?
I don’t like the kits that much
But what size harken pulley do you use?
I brought all of the components individually to make my own custom set up. Some of the kits are decent, others are much more basic. The pulleys are the Harken Micro Block Pulleys.
Can I use the anchor trolley too trolley a 13lb anchor?
I replied to your other comment on the other video, hope the info helps 😊