Yakattack Park N Pole

[clayton86]

I've been eye balling one of these for my kayak. I want the 8' model are they worth the money? Does it have a ring to tie off to so u can kinda anchor? I'm guessing that's the concept with the name park n pole. I figured it would be good for a lot of my shallow flats spots to use as a push pole an then stick in the mud to anchor to a spot

[Darren.]

They're a good anchor pin, floats.

 

Personally, I chose the Stick-It Anchor Pin (7') because I liked the heavier weight and material better than the Yak Attack model - both were in store and I got to compare 'em. Been super happy with my purchase, use it all the time.

 

The Stick-It is made of the same material Power Poles are made of.

 

Anyhow, either or. If you want light weight, go Yak Attack. Otherwise consider the Stick-It.

 

Or do as some dudes are doing (found 'em while Googling) -- buy an aluminum golf ball retriever (varying lengths), cut off the cup retriever, and bang, you've got an anchor pin. And an anchor pin that is retractible.

 

If interested, check out golf retrievers on Amazon. FWIW.

[Hanover_Yakker]

The YakAttack Park-n-pole has a notch in the center of the claw handle that you can tie off to.  It can also double as a camera mounting point.  The PNP also floats and comes in 3 sizes (3', 6' and 8').  The handle is also notched for use either as a lure dislodger in shallow water by guiding it down your line to the lure and as a duck decoy retriever by hooking the decoy lines and pulling them to you.  When paired with an anchor trolley, the PNP is a killer combo and excellent for use as a flats pole just by reversing the pole and using the handle like a duck foot on a traditional flats push pole.  The other thing to remember about them is that they can also be used as a make shift paddle for subtle small movements while poling.  I have three myself (2 of the 6' variety and one 8').  I'll be adding another 8' version soon for a new idea I have for stake out positioning.

 

Here - check this out for more info......

 

[Jrob78]

There are other stake out poles that will work but the PNP is the best for the job, IMO. To me, it's worth the money.

I've heard rumors that a 10' telescopic PNP is in the works.

[clayton86]

The YakAttack Park-n-pole has a notch in the center of the claw handle that you can tie off to. It can also double as a camera mounting point. The PNP also floats and comes in 3 sizes (3', 6' and 8'). The handle is also notched for use either as a lure dislodger in shallow water by guiding it down your line to the lure and as a duck decoy retriever by hooking the decoy lines and pulling them to you. When paired with an anchor trolley, the PNP is a killer combo and excellent for use as a flats pole just by reversing the pole and using the handle like a duck foot on a traditional flats push pole. The other thing to remember about them is that they can also be used as a make shift paddle for subtle small movements while poling. I have three myself (2 of the 6' variety and one 8'). I'll be adding another 8' version soon for a new idea I have for stake out positioning.

Here - check this out for more info......

I have a anchor trolly but how would it work with the PNP

[Darren.]

I have a anchor trolly but how would it work with the PNP

 

You have choices. The PNP, or any anchor pin can go straight thru the loop in your trolley.

 

FWIW, another reason I went with the Stick-It is that it came with more accessories than the PNP. For one, mine came with two rope lengths, mounting snaps, etc. The ropes have a narrow loop to slip on your pin, the larger loop is for securing to stuff. I put a carabiner in the larger loop and affix it to my anchor trolley, normally.

[Darren.]

FWIW.

 

http://shop.stickitanchorpins.com/

[Hanover_Yakker]

I have a anchor trolly but how would it work with the PNP

 

You have a couple options.  When installing an anchor trolley, you want to have a little slack in the line when attaching the ring.  The ring can be used either as the primary insertion point for the stake out pole and results in your kayak staying close to the anchored position.  If you are using a tether or length of rope option, you simply stake out, then drift while holding the attached line and then tie it off or clip it to the ring on your trolley.  This serves two purposes - provides you with greater movement/positioning flexibility in current and two, provides a stealthier footprint in the water when stalking wary species that spook easily.  Works extremely well in the salt flats where bigger overslot reds and trout spook at the slightest unfamiliar noise like hull slap, the splash of a lure, the shadow cast by the novice or unaware angler, etc.

[Darren.]

Clayton, here's the golf ball retriever stake out pole video to give you an idea of a cheaper alternative than PNP, or the Stick-It Anchor pins.

 

[Darren.]

I've heard rumors that a 10' telescopic PNP is in the works.

 

That'll be cool, I have no doubt the rumor has merit. Luther is always thinking...

[clayton86]

The anchor trolly doesn't have a loop on it it's got a pulley ad I run my anchor rope threw it and ten pull the trolly to position it where I want it. I have J Francho's old ocean kayak big game prowler. I haven't added to or taken anything off it since I got it off him.

[J Francho]

Get rid of the pulley, and put a metal ring in it's place.  I always hated that pulley setup.

[clayton86]

Get rid of the pulley, and put a metal ring in it's place. I always hated that pulley setup.

It is kinda a PITA

[J Francho]

What you do with the anchor line, is put a float on the end.  Then you can just run a loop through the ring, and tie off on that cleat up front.  When you want to release from the anchor, just undo the line from the cleat.  If you're getting dragged around by a big fish, you can come back for the anchor line, since the end is floating.

[clayton86]

I have the end tied to the cleat I have 30' of anchor line then if I'm in 10' I drop anchor then make a loop and put it on the cleat so I don't drift all that slack like. I don't catch big enough fish to get towed around.

I wanna get te PNP or some thing alike in the coming weeks I just ordered a folding trolly for it to Help get to some new spots that require a long walk/drag threw the woods to get to.

[Jake...]

I will be making my own stakeout pole here shortly. 8ft. 3/4" fiberglass tree stake from A.M. Leonard or Amazon (~$15 shipped), sharpen one end and add a pvc t-handle on the top. I believe the fiberglass blanks are roughly the same as the popular, more expensive stakeout poles.

 

super cheap options also include wooden broom handle, old ski pole, golf clubs, etc.