Episode 3 Dog Leash Anchor Set-Up
In this episode, I install flush dog leash type anchor setup. It’s important to remember that there is no way to quickly release this anchor if it snags. You need to have a knife that can quickly cut the line in an emergency. Because of this, you should use anchors that have a low probability of getting snagged, such as a drag chain or a sash weight.
The materials for this project can be easily found at the local hardware store or online retailers:
- Retractable dog leash - string type, not webbing
- ¼” Paracord
- Zip ties
- Needle and thread (Braided fishing line can be used instead of thread)
- 3/8” heat shrink tubing
- Pad eyes and attaching hardware as necessary for your kayak (the Coosa comes with them
factory installed) - An anchor (I used a sash weight, but a drag chain would also be a good choice)
The tool list is also pretty basic:
- Cutting tool for the cord
- A drill and properly sized drill bit if you need to install pad eyes
- Heat source for the shrink wrap
The YakAngler Workshop is a series of articles and videos I am putting together with tips, tricks, and how-tos centered around kayak fishing. In these articles, I hope to share with you not just how I do things, but why. I’m also looking for your requests and ideas for new episodes. If you have a suggestion, please post it in the YakAngler Workshop Suggestions forum. As with most things in life, there are multiple ways to do things, and I will be presenting one or maybe a few ways to do a project. We will have a forum topic for each episode so everyone can share their thoughts. Please share your suggestions and ideas in the comments below. We’ll see you out on the water.
Comments
I choose the sash weight over the drag chain because the ponds that I normally fish in are full of fallen trees and anchors regularly get donated. I thought the sash weight stood less chance of getting snagged. I do plan on making a drag chain for rivers, and it is easily swapped out.
Thanks and Great Video!
Charlie
Charlie ebay is your best bet. You normally can get about 4 for $10 but shipping is the real cost. You might also try a glass shop as they repair windows and might have a source. Living in the Northeast they are quite common at garage sales.
-Gregg
I lost a drag chain last year before switching to a piece of pipe that I filled with lead half way through the season, that I still have. The ponds I anchor in have very muddy bottoms with a lot of timber and roots. So far this year no lost anchors but I'm knocking on wood right now.
I have to manually pull the drag anchor up. The spring in the leash is not strong enough to haul it all the way back in by itself. The leash handle is just to keep everything tidy, organized and out of the way.
LOL What you didn't see the elephant leash at PetCo?