A Couple Ways to Anchor a Kayak in Current

Here's a couple ways I anchor in rivers without actually using an anchor. Anchors, current, and kayaks are a dangerous combination, but these methods eliminate the likelihood of a kayak being pulled under. You still need to use good judgement and avoid areas with increased current.
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[@parttimeyoutube]

I think it is videos like this one that get you the most loyal subscribers. These videos you make that teach us is what helps get people like me into kayak adventures. Then we continue to watch your videos until the next time we get to go on our own adventure. Bravo on the teaching videos.

[@RiverCertified]

I honestly enjoy making these types of videos, but unfortunately fewer people seem to watch them.

[@cathiw2010]

Best teacher ever

[@RiverCertified]

Really appreciate the compliment! I just do my best! Thanks for watching the video!

[@JustinsFishinFetish]

Good tips. This green horn kayaker can use all the help he can get.

[@RiverCertified]

I'm glad I could help! Good luck and stay safe man!

[@trevorrandlesoutdoorsiowa]

Another trip to Johnston bait and tackle in the near future!

[@teamflanneloutdoors5631]

Brush Grippers are the BOMB! I have the old Blakemore version with the thin teeth, Thanks for the tip on the heavy duty model, I tell everyone about them that buys a Kayak, they are/were Hard to find.

[@RiverCertified]

Agreed man. I won't leave without em! Thanks for watching!

[@dee_b_wildin]

@@RiverCertified Just getting into kayak fishing and didn't want to set up a trolley. Would a cleat, bush grippers and an anchor pin be good options? I'm fishing in slow currents. Thanks for this vid!

[@RiverCertified]

@@dee_b_wildin thats all I use anymore man

[@dee_b_wildin]

@@RiverCertified would really appreciate a break down vid/tips about your anchor pin. Saw you mention it's home made.

[@bthorn5035]

Super helpful. This clears up a lot.

[@RiverCertified]

Glad it helps man.

[@EatnLunch]

Nice. Whenever I finally get myself a fishin kayak I'll take heed.

[@alrossi2573]

I just stumbled across this video today. I’m only several years behind 😂 But this is GREAT advice! Thank you so much for this!

[@RiverCertified]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jacobvanotterloo9472]

Great video keep up the good work

[@RiverCertified]

Thanks Jacob! I'll do my best!

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

Very good 👍 I need to get a pair of those jaws. Safety first for sure. We had a catastrophic event down here last weekend with some folks that were at the mercy of the river. Lost a man out of it. Not good

[@RiverCertified]

They're nifty in a boat too. No doubt, that's one reason I'm always wearing a life jacket too.

[@robertherrera8793]

Very helpful! Thanks for the info

[@RiverCertified]

Glad I could help out! Thanks for watching!

[@danvega1511]

Thanks fo rthe brush gripper demo and link. Ordered one today. :-)

[@RiverCertified]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@tjtewshews5531]

Been waiting almost a year for these to be in stock, finally ordered two pairs.

[@chrisrombach8277]

Love the video and always very helpful. Had 1 question, where do you put your paddle so it's not a problem or in your way when you catch a big cat?

[@dewaynewebb3467]

Thanks. Very helpful.

[@RiverCertified]

Awesome! That's what I was hoping for. Thanks for watching!

[@DannyCal]

Great tips. I need to find some time to take the yak out before it gets cold here in southern illinois

[@RiverCertified]

Don't think about it, just go man! At least it's a little warmer down there! Thanks for watching Danny!

[@deladally1286]

Thank you Spencer

[@RiverCertified]

Hope it helps!

[@MTEXX]

2:10 Was looking for a way to anchor in the middle of strong current. I think the right answer is simly not to.

[@pb-bx1ll]

Great video thank you

[@RiverCertified]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@triciabebelheimer1700]

Would like to know where you got your anchor stick 🤔 looking to get one for the boyfriend who kayak fishes as well

[@corykroeger7303]

We are not to far from each other my friend. Guessing you in the Des Moines area. I'm 60 miles NE of there. I have fished the Iowa river in a flat bottom boat for 30 years. I'm thinking about buying the Ascend 12t and fishing the same river. The jams I normally pull into has me a little concerned with the kayak. I was wondering how well it would handle that current in and around the jams. Your video was somewhat helpful to me. Basically stay out of the high current areas. What river you fishing down there and what kind of yak you running?

[@RiverCertified]

You got it. I'm mainly on the des Moines and raccoon rivers. I've fished out of a 12T and it is a pretty good river kayak. I would stay out of the log jams. Just anchor to the bank above them. I fish out of a NuCanoe frontier 10 and 12 now because they are really stable.

[@joeyroush7537]

What size stake out pole are you using

[@myminoxidiljourney6474]

How comfortable are you on bigger rivers like the Missouri River size? I live close to it and there’s plenty of log jams I’d love to drop lines in but unsure if it’s possible to paddle back up the current!

[@RiverCertified]

Based on what I've seen I doubt you can paddle up against the current unless you are a freak athlete in a touring kayak. I definitely wouldn't tie off to anything in that current. If you fish it from a yak, I would beach the yak behind a jetty and fish from the rocks. Hope that helps!

[@europeanian4205]

I personally think the Missouri and Mississippi would be terrifying on a kayak. I stick with the smaller rivers.

[@zachbratz2915]

Sweet vid

[@RiverCertified]

Thank you, I'm glad you liked it!

[@donnyj1]

Thank you for the video. I realize it’s an older video, but what anchor trolley system do you use? I have a Sportsman 120 and have been using just a brush grabber and tying off.

[@RiverCertified]

I honestly don't even use a trolley anymore. I mount a zigzag cleat behind my seat on each side and just use that to tie off with.

[@donnyj1]

The camping and cooking videos are fantastic!! I have never seen flat heads that big let alone catch one. What a rush!!

[@chadsouders6457]

What kind of kayak do you own?

[@bro-b8845]

What did you make your anchor pin out of? Is there a previous video for it?

[@RiverCertified]

A yard sign stake is all

[@XplorinWithPaul]

Nice you can also tike a rope your kayak and tie a brick on the other end. I’ve done that but if it’s a windy day you will spin lol

[@JoshGreenAdventures]

Man this is making me want to head back out and buy another kayak.

[@RiverCertified]

I'll call that a win haha. Thanks for watching man!

[@JoshGreenAdventures]

not a problem brother 👊

[@jon____4845]

Nice video, for sure. What brand anchor pin is that?

[@RiverCertified]

Glad you enjoyed it! Its actually homemade. A rubber T grip epoxied onto a fiberglass stake from Home Depot. Thanks for watching!

[@jon____4845]

@@RiverCertified Nice. Thanks for the tip. What are you using for your 'anchor pull'?

[@RiverCertified]

The same thing. Unless we aren't on the same page

[@jon____4845]

@@RiverCertified Oh, I was referring to the U-shaped metal piece that's on the line attached to the anchor pin. Looks like it prevents the line from putting all the weight of the kayak on the top of the anchor pin. Not sure if there's a name for that little metal piece, but I think you called it an 'anchor pull' at 1:26.

[@RiverCertified]

I gotcha. Can't remember the name of it, but you can get them at Ace hardware too. Hope that helps!

[@joelelias2556]

Very smart! But what about those giant ass spiders that hang out on the underside of those logs…?

[@BlackHeron89]

Harmless

[@BlackHeron89]

Also make good panfish locators

[@quintenbrown1508]

Is there most of the time only one Flathead in brush piles.

[@RiverCertified]

No there's usually a few more, but they dont sit next to each other. They tend to not get along well haha

[@quintenbrown1508]

Thanks rivers are pretty low do they like rock piles as well

[@RiverCertified]

Oh yeah. Big rock is better than small rock.

[@quintenbrown1508]

Will they hide under concrete slabs.

[@RiverCertified]

Definitely. I'm literally fishing concrete slabs at this exact moment 😀

[@colinpennington2090]

I need to buy a kayak....

[@RiverCertified]

Yes. Yes you do.

[@2inHeartattack]

Save yourself a few bucks on the grips & learn the clove hitch