Need help with kayak anchoring.

[Scorcher214]

http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/servlet/the-299/Hobie-Inflatable-Tandem-i14t/Detail

That's what I got, well my step dad has and I use. It is a 2 person inflatable. I use it only in my canal but in the canal is a good amount of current. I move a foot about every 5 seconds. I have an anchor, but it is kinda tricky, it makes me go sideways when I use it. I hook the anchor on the side in the back. To the right of the back seat. I'm fishing in roughly 5-10 feet of water. Is there a certain way to anchor where i will point straight with the current? Also an easier way to deploy and recover the anchor?

[NateFollmer]

A few different kayakers have said not to use anchors with kayaks. I don't know HOW its done, but they claim you can position the boat in a manner that you'll minimize your movement to almost nothing. I know I don't anchor my canoe, but I just move out of the current when I want to stop

I guess I really wasn't much help HA

[Stasher1]

I use an anchor trolley, but I don't know how you'd mount it on an inflatable.

[J Francho]

A few different kayakers have said not to use anchors with kayaks.

Depends on the situations, but I can assure you that anchors, drift socks, and drag chains are all useful tools, in the right circumstances.  Most guys that say no to anchoring usually fish in current, and nothing else.  High current + anchor can = trouble, though even that can be done.

You'll want a 1.5 to 3.5 lb. grappling style anchor for that boat.  You'll want to somehow attach it to the bow, running a loop back to an attachment point close to you.  Use a foam float or old marker bour at the end of the line.  This way, you can unhook from the anchor quickly, and the float will mark your anchor for easy retrieval.  It beats cutting the line, and losing the anchor in an emergency situation.

[zim]

I use about 3lbs of chain as a drag anchor. A caribiner at the bow helps keep me straight Lace the line through the caribiner hook the caribiner to the carry handle. A dog leash (24' up to 50# dog) keeps line from tangling at the bottom of the yak.

I also wrapped the chain in heat shrink tubing to keep it quiet

[Nice_Bass]

I used to use a weight that is/was used in old windows.  It acted as a counter balance to the window. was about 1-2 feet long, cylinder, and weighed most likely around 5 pounds.  It worked great.  Same concept as a chain, without the noise.