How To Build a Quick Deploy Tether for Shallow Water Anchors & Stake Out Poles

[@mathcoachjax2560]

Made one of these quick deploy tethers and used it last week with my 10 foot pin. I absolutely love it as it worked perfectly for deploying my stick pin quickly and safely. My Robalo R160 was anchored in 4 feet of water with no problems while I fished for a few hours. Just finished making another for the stern. Thank you!

[@TheWeekendAngler]

Awesome! I'm glad it worked out well for you.

[@tonyd226]

This is great! I just got a 14’ skiff and was looking for ideas. Thank you for this.

[@TheWeekendAngler]

Thank you. I'm glad it helped!

[@great0789]

That is simple and strong I bet. I am probably going to do a kayak anchor trolly though. Thank you for the idea!

[@TheWeekendAngler]

Oh definitely do an anchor trolley if using a kayak. Hope this idea helps you out.

[@yellowdogadventures]

Thanks for the tip! I am making these tomorrow

[@jon-erikbradford4670]

Making these soon Josh!

[@austinsims100]

Great idea thank you

[@CatfishandCrappie]

I finally got to watch this! Good tip! On ,y list in the spring. It will make my life so much easier! Happy Fishing!

[@anthonybryan3596]

They work!! If the wind is blowing put them on the side to were the boat will rest on the anchors if they will hold your boat

[@TheWeekendAngler]

They held last Saturday in Rend when the wind was blowing 16 and gusting to 25. I was impressed.

[@anthonybryan3596]

Awsome i need to make some

[@pa1264]

Awesome video I'll try and make one for my kayak.

[@CatfishandCrappie]

I will be making this this week ;) FINALLY picked up the anchor from your ebay guy last night!

[@UserFormelyKnownAs_hjkh]

I made mine out of a 3/4 pipe tee fixed to my boat with a door flange. Its always there and i just push my pole through it and into the bottom. Plus with one up front and one in the rear it really helps stabilize the boat.

[@TheWeekendAngler]

Great idea as well. I'm not sure how I ever got along without those poles.

[@UserFormelyKnownAs_hjkh]

@@TheWeekendAngler honestly ive only had mine installed for a short period of time. Actually made the poles out of some PVC for a handle and a thick fiberglass tomato stake from the garden section for about $9 each. Theyve made a huge difference in setting up for duck hunting and im really looking forward to using them for fishing as well

[@ronniebotteron9924]

I noticed that you had the nut for the rod holders on the top I found that they are way stronger under the boat deck and have a flat peace on top to tighten the nut down to

[@TheWeekendAngler]

Those rod holders use the monster rod holders rail mount. They thread into the rail mount bracket. The nut is only used to keep the rod holder from turning.

[@GuthrieBoys]

Great idea. Thanks for sharing. God bless.

[@bobbynewton9247]

Great idea like that thanks for sharing

[@terrymccorkle1674]

Great idea

[@biglaverstyle]

good vid. did the same thing but wrapped the entire ring in 550.

[@TheWeekendAngler]

That's a good idea too!

[@gethookedondeefishin9247]

Thanks for sharing, looking good

[@joshuaswanson3068]

After seeing this and how the mechanism dosnt have to be complicated like everyone makes it I guess I’ll make a pole anker or two and just shove it through the two caring handles I have on the back of the Jon boat problem solved thanks

[@TheWeekendAngler]

That should work perfectly. I agree with you. A lot of folks make this way more difficult than it needs to be.

[@ngbay160]

How well would they work on a river ?

[@TheWeekendAngler]

They've held up in some pretty stiff winds before. I would think they could handle a little current also. But, remember, the shallow water anchors are only good to about 8 feet or so depending on their length.

[@CatfishWeekly]

Good job Josh!!!

[@TheWeekendAngler]

Thanks, Lyle.

[@melnelson688]

Do you do both sides of the boat on this quick Deploy Tether???

[@TheWeekendAngler]

It depends. Sometimes I will toss a conventional claw anchor off the front of the boat and then use one (two if necessary) pin anchors off the rear corner of the boat. Other times I will put one pin off the front and one off the back. If you're not in a lot of wind or current, one pin will hold your boat. I prefer the stability that comes from having multiple anchor points, however.

[@daviddaigrepont9485]

Did you know there's a skeleton in the boat?

[@TheWeekendAngler]

Yeah, he was just hanging out.