I have a perception kayak and when the wind is bblowin' i always get pushed around and can't stay to fish the spot i want to, does anybody know any good anchors for kayaks homemade or to be bought?

My buddy has a good one, looks a little bit like a pooper scooper. I forget what it's called, but it reminds me of a guys name like Gary or something like that. It's awesome and even in the worst wind he doesn't drift I think its more intended for salt water, but it's a good anchor.

Correction it's a Bruce anchor.

I use a PWC anchor with my canoe. It's a 3 lb anchor with 25' rope that comes with its own storage bag. It doesn't take up much space in the boat and the flukes unfold to grab the bottom. I think I bought it at Cabelas.

thanks for the help!

First place is to have a sharp knife handy in case of getting snagged and can't get off and the stream or river maybe from a Dam and they let out water. My self and others that I know use 2' chain placed in bike tube and have wire ties to keep it on the chain. Then you have a cleat holding the chain, So if you have to cut the rope you only lose is 2' of chain and not the cost of a mushroom or a other type expensive anchors.

they should make a powerpole for kayaks and canoes! haha

I use one similar to this: http://www.shopgetoutdoors.com/inde...nchor.html
You have to be careful though, especially in a river.  I've heard stories of yakers anchored in a river that had a submerged log float down between the anchor and yak and almost capcized the yak, if not for quick thinking and quick use of a sharp knife, it could have been ugly.  Mine came with 25' of nylon/poly rope and a sliding float.

Awsome! me and my dad are going to be getting some soon, so sick of being blown around!

I have a 3 lb. grapple anchor for my kayak. I got it from West Marine for 19 bucks plus the cost of rope. You can get anchor packages for around $40 at most marine shops.

I have the same anchor in rams post. It's not bad. How ever the bruce anchor is the all around best. Austin kayak sells a little 5 pounder, thats the smalles they make. The reason I suggest this is because its shape does not snag and best of all the shape enables it to dig in and hold in mucky soft bottoms even on the windiest of days. Good luck and tight lines all.

i like to just use a carabiner (like one from rock climbing) and some line and just throw it around a branch or tree. it works great if its windy or on a current

I use a window sash weight.  It is a weight that was used in older homes to assist in raising the window. They work very well.  The added benefit is they are free and relatively easy to find.

I learned a 'trick' from another yaker that has worked well in relativley shallow water. I carry a 5 ft piece of 3/4 in pvc, that has been cut at 45 deg angle on one end, tethered to the anchor trolly. When I get to a spot that I decide I want to spend a little time in, I chuck it, like a spear, straight down. Usually holds well enough to keep me in place as long as there is not much current, wind of waves. works like a anchor pole!

lately i have been doing the same with my paddle and just tying a rope to it. it works real good.

My suggestion would be 1 or 2 of the old window weights. Small and easy to carry and heavy enough to hold your canoe or kayak when anchored. And the idea of keeping a sharp knife handy in an emergency = do it!!

haha man i just had the windows redone about 2 years back and had a ton of them ill have to see if there are any still sitting around.

Window weights make great duck and goose decoy anchors as well.