Anchor Wizard + LeverLoc Anchor Trolley on a Bonafide SS127
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ต.ค. 2024
- The purpose of this video is to show my anchoring system on my Bonafide SS127.
I leveraged YakAttack's LeverLoc install video, Anchor Wizard's "anchor wizard with a trolley" video, and an "install a mighty mount in/on the perch pad of a SS127" video to end here.
As I mention (yes more than once as a somewhat nervous first time TH-camr), I haven't fished this system yet, but will very soon. If for any reason I find the system sucky, I'll be sure to come back and share what I've learned.
In the meantime, I hope this provides a visual of at least one person who tried to combine these anchoring tools. Keep the rods bent!
Short, sweet, and informative. Perfect.
Prefect set up, that is exactly what I had in mind to do for my kayak. The only thing I’m trying to figure out is how I can incorporate all that plus a way to disconnect from the anchor if I catch a giant
Glad you liked the idea. As for your note on disconnecting, short of forgetting the line/anchor I don't think I have a great answer.
What I can say, and obviously idk what a monster classifies as for you, I've had 4-5 lb bass able to move my "anchored" yak in the lake I commonly fish. I think sticking to a downrigger ball here (as opposed to other more aggressive anchor options) will treat you well.
That’s what I want to do. Thank you!
Justin I just came across your video. It’s fantastic very concise to the point, well done. Thank you very much for posting.👍
Thanks so much... I'm no "content creator" haha as evidence by the portrait style video but I always love how many years pass and people find this...
Tight lines!
Great video, thanks
Tight lines! I am so surprised, but love, how many folks have found this video...
Hi. I know this vid is a little older, but how did your setup work? I am in the same boat ( no pun intended LOL ) as you.
Vid is old but never dies seemingly! It's become kinda fun to get a few of these questions per season... had no idea that would happen...
For me, it does the job just fine. That said, as I've told others consistently, that isn't to say there isn't a better way. We are years forward now, and at the time I tried this I meshed together what was the "anchor trolley" video and the "anchor wizard" video that both had their own recommendations and landed at this. But... there may be a better way nowadays and I'd love to see it!
If I were to pick a "different" route that I think would be sweet for 80-90% or more of my personal fishing, it'd be having the anchor on the nose with a power pole in the back, and you can do whatever you want with that setup (water I'm in majority of times is fine for power pole).
But... that's a VERY different budget too... which is why I ended up where I did leading to this video :-)
This is what I will tell my husband to do for me. LOL
Great ingenuity !! Great video. Thats the beauty of kayak rigging. I'm always looking for a better idea on all things yak rigging wise. Question - what weight is that downrigger ball and does it do the trick in keeping you on your spot ?? - Thanks !!
Thanks for the kind words. That ball is 8 (I think, maybe 7). For me, it does the job. Now, my primary water for my kayak is a nearby lake, so I'm not typically anchoring in a river or large creek type flow. My setup is more about general slow rolling than sitting perfectly still (I could add another rig or a park n pole) as much as it is give me a general hold while I work an area/run.
My thinking was I can always go up in weight if it didn't work perfectly for me...
Thanks bro great vid!
The crescent K is fantastic for us fly rod guys!check it out!!
I'm truly completely unfamiliar... I will do some searching!
Cool integrative system of both products. Do you leave your anchor attached to the wizard line then stow away?
Hi Greg, I appreciate your kind words. Personally, I take my anchor on and off each time I go out. Do I have to? Idk... Probably not, but I roof rack my kayak to and from every trip and that's just one more thing able to slightly bounce around on the road. I like to take it off then I wind the wizard til the carabiner is snug with the lower pully and call it a day...
Justin Dorus Gotcha. I’ll be installing this same system this coming weekend. Think what I’ll do is utilize the wizards anchor catch tube, mount it to the side of my tackle crate next to the anchor crank. My only concern is if that’s too much line stretched about.. I’ll see if I can’t send you a pic after it’s done 🤙 thanks again for the video. Make more!
@@greghamilton3635 best of luck man! If there's one thing I'd tell you, and obviously I have never done this rig any other way, to me the further you you have the wizard from the first pulley (I.e. the pulley closest to my Anchor Wizard), id think the reeling would only be more difficult when you want to whip it up.
Now, my move most times is I get the trolley line close to that pulley then crank, and yes it may spin your yak some while it draws the slack, but what I can tell you is once you figure out how it "spins" you, you can use that knowledge for mini adjustments when wind changes and what not too...
Thanks for doing the video. I have a rs117, & am looking for ideas on how to rig mine. This looks good 🤔 think I'll do it also. Being able to anchor from multiple places instead of just front or back is advantageous.
Indeed! I'm truly happy to see the seemingly recent influx of comments on this setup. I hope it treats you as well as it has me. I'm sure there are ways to do it better, so looking forward to lessons learned from all of you too.
Tight lines!
The only thing I see which could be an improvement would be for you to add that second pulley offset below and to the left of the first pulley so the anchor line rides on a pulley when anchoring towards the stern.
Sorry...should have read more replies. No need to reply again. Thanks!
Just found your video and it looks like exactly what I need. Have you been happy with it? Any updates or important things you would change? Thanks very much. Good video.
Never thought of the pulley 🤦♂️. I was going to use a pad eye
Have you encountered hull scraping or scratches using this setup? I like the combination as long as it’s use doesn’t affect the aesthetics of the kayak.
Nothing I notice.
Where did you get the extra pulley?
YakAttack order
What anchor is that? Also, it looks like you installed a MightyMount for the Wizard?
A cannon flash weight (I think I have 4lb, its 6lb if it's not 4). More generally, a "downrigger" style anchor. Yes, I added track to the pads using one of the many videos out there on TH-cam showing how, but short story you knife out the pad, clean the adhesive under it, install track.
@@jad814 Thanks. I'm still trying to figure out how to rig my anchor system and the only aspect I'm sure of is the trolley. The issue I can't seem to get around with the idea of a wizard is that you can't set up a (retrievable) quick release. So I'm thinking I might go with a SideWinder and a float. It's manual, yes, but that aspect means I can easily make a quick release.
I'm just finding this video, It really helps me a ton, just out of curiosity, how was it on the water?, Did it work as intended?
Zero complaints - I've altered nothing!
I’m considering not using the chute after seeing your video. I’m curious though, having your anchor there while paddling around has it chewed up the side of your boat at all?
I have no complaints nor notice any friction/wear.
Any updates? I'm looking to do the same thing your doing.
Yep, see my reply to Jason's comment earlier. All things considered, happy with it!
@@jad814 Do you mind doing a follow up video of what you mean by "could have got the clip part of the trolly positioned a touch better so that when the anchor is reeled in it doesn't want to flip up/out" and what you mean by "not going without the additional pulley," when you get a chance? Thanks greatly appreciate it
@@johnliriano5033 sorry man but I don't plan on that. That said, if you watch Luther's video on installing the anchor trolley he explains it better than I certainly could.
It doesn't cause any functional issue, and while I can't test it (because I'm not moving mine) I'm fairly certain when you reel the anchor up when it hits the anchor loop of the trolley it's going to want to flip out. Mine lays flat other than that occasional situation, I push it down, problem solved...
Have you ever got stuck on anything yet? And if you had to cut the line in a emergency is there a way to replace the line on the wizard? Would really like a way to disconnect, but the wizard makes it so much easier, cleaner, and faster getting the rope back in.
Haven't gotten stuck. As for replacing line in the Wizard, no idea, but I suspect you'd be buying a new Wizard.
Hello…Do you still use this system for your anchor ? Any upgrades or recommendations? How size of an anchor weight are you using ? Thanks
Yes, changed nothing. Anchor is approximately 4lbs.
This is exactly what I was considering doing with an additional pulley in order to reduce the cranking resistance needed when retrieving the anchor.
How has it worked out for you?
I have no complaints. Haven't had any issues truly. Whether or not the second offset pulley truly lessons the crank aspect is perhaps debatable, but one thing that's for sure is that it "routes" the line to the trolley in a way so that no matter where I have my trolly set, the line goes to that pulley. Without it, if I got the trolly further in either direction from the wizard I know that anchor line would be in my way and frustrating me!
Any Update on the use of this ?
I have a 127 on hold at my local shop, in the Pittsburgh area. I’d love to hear an update
It's been used every time I've used my kayak since the video, no issues.
Thanks Iam going to do that great job
Best of luck my man. It has served me well. Tight lines!
How is the extra pulley working out? Is that a good position?
Works for me, I'm not sure what significant benefit there may be for other(s) though...
I set up my pulley the same way. If I try to crank in the anchor and I am anchored towards the rear of the kayak the anchor line gets pinched between the pulley and the side of the Hull of the kayak. Have you had this issue?
Hey - so truth is I can't say I've had that issue. That said, and for no specific reason, when I crank in, I usually unlock my trolley so everything kinda comes back to the start/default spot (if that makes sense).
@@jad814 Yup I get what you mean. I went to a little bigger diameter rope for it and it helped a little bit maybe it’s just the way the Hull of my kayak is curved.
I can’t find where you ever came back to say how it worked ?
I did, admittedly only in reply to others who reminded me by asking here. I have no complaints. I've used it a bunch without issue...
When the anchor is astern does the anchor line bind in the pulley near the Anchor Wizard? It looks like the line would pull away from the pulley wheel, versus when it’s toward the bow where it would run across the pulley.
I just got an Anchor Wizard and have a trolley and I am trying to figure out how to position the pulley near the Wizard to avoid binding.
I'm not sure I understand what you mean, but I'll just say I don't have any major complaints with my setup.
I hope I didn’t come across as critical. Your rigging is very well done.
What I meant was, when you move the anchor trolley toward the back of the kayak, does the anchor line stay on the pulley wheel of the stealth pulley near the Anchor Wizard? It looks like it would not run on the pulley wheel when the trolley moves toward the back.
@@mikecharleston512 I think I know what you mean now. Honestly I haven't paid close enough attention, but I anchor well back in my kayak and it seems to get it right!
I needed this video so bad 2 years ago haha! Well done though. I had a similar setup, but the extra pulley by the wizard would have made it work much smoother. Thank you for sharing.
Haha... Sorry my friend, I hadn't gotten sucked into these depths of kayak fishing yet! Tight lines!
Also, another solution is the drift sock to control your kayak position with anchor trolley without installing the extra pulley
Never heard of one but quick glance at videos looks cool!
@@jad814 i got everything i need to connect the anchor wizard with the extra pulley with anchor line... but i forgot that i do have the sock drift, which i can use to maintain the position of tha yak with the anchor trolley and anchor with the weight from the front.
This is awesome man. I was trying to come up with a way to do this as well. I thought I had it figured out but that extra pulley is a nice touch! Tight lines buddy!
Glad you liked! I have no real complaints with the setup to date, and have used it a lot.
Holy shit that's smart
I’m getting ready to run this setup but I’m not quite sure why you need the extra pulley above the lever lock?
So, I followed the advice of the creator/owner of the Anchor Wizard for that one. He makes it explicitly clear in his video. That said, what I can say is, without it (obviously I have never experienced this first hand) it'd be some type of bear to crank if the anchor is basically anywhere but right under it in my mind. Additionally, and I presume not the original planned benefit of it, your anchor line is a mess if you have the trolley far away. That first pulley basically let's the trolly work kinda like it wants to if you don't have the Wizard in play...
This is an effective mod. I opted to place an anchor wizard toward the starboard bow and anchor off the nose (under the front carry handle (no other hardware required). I then placed a second anchor wizard on the port perch pad with a second 4lb anchor at the stern (some mounting hardware required there); holding the kayak steady at one or two points.
Where did you purchase the anchor?
Got it as a gift, so 80% most likely is Amazon!
I would like to know how it worked I am doing the same thing just don’t know about that fixed Point you yours it seems it may get hung up let me know how it works
I've used it 4-5 times now. No issues. I probably could have got the clip part of the trolly positioned a touch better so that when the anchor is reeled in it doesn't want to flip up/out, but functionally sound.
I would highly suggest not going without the additional pulley, but best of luck either way!
great stuff thanks, how does your main anchor line from the wizard does not continue to slip thorough the ring?
Well, the carabiner can go through the ring when the anchor isn't attached... Which I like because when I have my yak on the rooftop I wind the carabiner all the way to the anchor wizard. In other words, I take my anchor itself on/off every time I travel/fish.
Justin Dorus thanks a lot, makes sense. I was just curious as how the ring that the main line coming from the wizard goes through, allows you to adjust anchor position on your trolley line without the main line constantly sliding through
@@pofmarketing Ahhh I think I better understand your question. You'll, depending what you're ultimately trying to accomplish position wise, want to loosen your anchor wizard prior to making most typical trolley adjustments. I say "most" because, you'll learn there are some fringe scenarios where (typically when your anchor is already out/down), you can use the tight anchor wizard line combined with a trolley adjustment to "turn" your yak in some conditions. 95/100 times the process is, drop anchor, adjust trolley (while wizard is still "loose"), let adjustment take place, then go time (or subtle adjustments). Hope this helps bud!
Justin Dorus sure did, thank you so much.
Surprised you don’t have more videos, I bet you could have a channel that really takes off.
@@pofmarketing I truly appreciate this feedback. As you can see, these videos aren't my strong suit since I didn't even get "filming in landscape" right, LOL! There is so much good content out there, and sometimes (like this one here) I get motivated when I feel there is a big missing piece. That said, I never outrule anything in the future. In any case, I hope this helps all who watch, and keep the lines tight!
Why do you need the extra pulley below the anchor wizard? Thenk you
Also where did you buy the lock trolley line?
I’d leave that for the expert at anchor wizard to explain. But, if that wasn’t there, when your anchor was far up front or back you’d have a pretty taunt annoying rope wrapping around the wizard and whatever else is in the way. With extra pulley, the line is a constant to that point...
Where to buy? Anywhere that sells YakAttack accessories, so virtually anywhere selling kayak stuff!
@@jad814 thank you. One more question..how heavy is your anchor?
The extra pulley will be able to hold a 6 lb anchor without strip the screws?
@@G_The_Fishing_Reel_Tor mine is a 7 or 8 pound downrigger, no issues with any screw points!
@@jad814 i m trying to see if i can find a cheap pulley than 20$ for a set yakattack.
Right now i have the wizard with the line coming up from front like chad Hoover or Flukmaster, but i dont have power pole so is impossible fishing with wind at your back with anchor at front.
What kind a drill bit for those screws? Thanks