DIY Retractable Kayak Anchor Line from a Clothesline- Quick and Easy Kayak Anchor System

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  • @tomweingart2337
    @tomweingart2337 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Very clever! We used to put an eyebolt in a coffee can and pour cement over it. No worries it gets lost.

  • @dangrove7552
    @dangrove7552 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great idea! Bought one today. Whilst struggling with the knot, I noticed on the reel there was a 2nd hole. Pushed the paracord through that hole and fished it out with a mechanics pick/hook. Tied it in a simple knot, melted it to keep it tight and pushed it back inside the housing. Did the same thing to the clothesline but just cut it off. Boom! Works like a charm. The plastic housing is flexible enough to do this.

  • @1dowsey
    @1dowsey 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi from Liverpool UK 🇬🇧 great idea 💡 thanks for posting 🎣 👌

    • @greatamericansurvival
      @greatamericansurvival  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s great. Wanna here something funny. I saw this message and I’m watching the football match between Liverpool and Tottenham

  • @dennisrphymurphy7929
    @dennisrphymurphy7929 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Self retracting clotheslines is a great unit for retrieving and storing line. HOWEVER, by using a trolley along with this, it allows you to anchor from either the bow or the stern, allowing you to fish upstream as well......that is way food travels to the fish on a stream, as well as insects with the wind in a lake or pond. Thanks

  • @Ikigaifishing
    @Ikigaifishing ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Simple and brilliant! Exactly what I was looking for

  • @nicholasdeluca3580
    @nicholasdeluca3580 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good info, great camera.
    I was surprised that you did not melt the ends at cuts to avoid fraying, like at your double figure 8 knot AND anchor reel bungee.

  • @TheBeardedOutdoorsman18
    @TheBeardedOutdoorsman18 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great idea. I will have to come back to this video when I get a kayak.

    • @KidRexPlays
      @KidRexPlays 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did you get it yet

  • @CalvinsCorner72
    @CalvinsCorner72 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That’s a dam good way to stop in a good place to fish. Would come in handy. Thanks

  • @jameshunt585
    @jameshunt585 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    good video. Not wanting to drill holes, I simply mounted the clothesline on a T-Trac, fed the anchor line through a pulley attached to the bow grab handle. Removeable. Not as versatile as a trolley, but suits my needs for the present.

  • @Ikigaifishing
    @Ikigaifishing ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Do you think it’s possible to open and change the line instead of the knot? Amazing video thanks

    • @greatamericansurvival
      @greatamericansurvival  ปีที่แล้ว

      Anything is possible but personally this works very well and usually mine have busted loading and unloading. If you do let us know if it worked out.

    • @greatamericansurvival
      @greatamericansurvival  ปีที่แล้ว

      What are you fishing for ? And are you on lakes or moving rivers?

  • @Garminrules
    @Garminrules 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Anchors are great with a quick release, but in current you can quickly get onto serious trouble.

  • @pb-bx1ll
    @pb-bx1ll ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video thank you

  • @let_freedom_ping
    @let_freedom_ping 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is genius

  • @evanillasky
    @evanillasky 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I did this but how do you deal with safety?

  • @BTV_242
    @BTV_242 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What do you use to attach the line to the anchor trolley line? I saw the triangle ring in the other video you did.

    • @greatamericansurvival
      @greatamericansurvival  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I just run the line through the triangle ring. If you use a big enough ring you can run your stakeout pole through it too. I also use stainless steel locking d rings to attach the line to the Anchor I’m using. Hope that helps. Let me know if you have any other questions.

    • @BTV_242
      @BTV_242 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@greatamericansurvival never thought of running through the ring. Makes sense. Thanks

  • @jmartine
    @jmartine 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wait... Where does the carabiner come in?

  • @phyllismulkey3778
    @phyllismulkey3778 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    good idea

  • @KushByTheBush
    @KushByTheBush 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How do you use the retractable line with the anchor trolley?

    • @greatamericansurvival
      @greatamericansurvival  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I use mine with both my drag chain or anchor trolley. Mine comes out goes through a D- Ring and then through my trolley ring. Just make sure you have a cleat for the trolley to keep it from moving with the water direction.

    • @KushByTheBush
      @KushByTheBush 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@greatamericansurvival can’t thank you enough !

  • @JMILLSTARHEEL
    @JMILLSTARHEEL 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How many feet of line does it hold?

    • @greatamericansurvival
      @greatamericansurvival  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Around 50 feet, for most models like this. How deep are the lakes you fish?

    • @JMILLSTARHEEL
      @JMILLSTARHEEL 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@greatamericansurvival mainly
      Intercoastal Waterway. 30 feet at high tide. 50 will be plenty. That’s the reply I was looking for.

  • @BIRDxSOLDIER
    @BIRDxSOLDIER 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    what is the diamater is the paracord

    • @greatamericansurvival
      @greatamericansurvival  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It’s 550 paracord so it’s 4mm or .16 hope that helps.

    • @BIRDxSOLDIER
      @BIRDxSOLDIER 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great American Survival I’m making this from when I go to the rope swing near my house so I can keep my speaker from flouting away

  • @stevenordoutdoors
    @stevenordoutdoors 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bad ass ty

  • @Loukas81
    @Loukas81 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What pound anchor can that hold?

    • @greatamericansurvival
      @greatamericansurvival  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I use a 6 lb downdrigger weight or go get a cheap kettle bell at goodwill

    • @Loukas81
      @Loukas81 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@greatamericansurvival thank you

    • @nicholasdeluca3580
      @nicholasdeluca3580 ปีที่แล้ว

      I use a 3# plastic coated dumbell from goodwill, they are used for walkers.

  • @vegasvato55
    @vegasvato55 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    why not just use the cloths line already installed???? is that not possible????

    • @greatamericansurvival
      @greatamericansurvival  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can, it would work. I tried to just didn’t hold up, lost my anchor. This is just better long term. But If you try it let me know how long it last for you. It’s been a while since I did mine can’t remember how long it lasted.

  • @ivans7987
    @ivans7987 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Better buy a dive reel. This one will rust and fail after a few uses.

    • @greatamericansurvival
      @greatamericansurvival  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mine broke loading it on top of my trailer. Added a anchor wizard. It’s been great.

  • @gmansideas7463
    @gmansideas7463 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Have had two of these for my boat. The spring inside failed completely after about ten uses. Junk. Won't buy it or again.

    • @greatamericansurvival
      @greatamericansurvival  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That sucks. They come in really handy but I’ve heard of others having issues. I recently added an Anchor Wizard and it works great..

  • @guntastic264
    @guntastic264 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do not use these! they rust out around 2 months or so and you have to keep buying new ones.

    • @greatamericansurvival
      @greatamericansurvival  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      So far mine has held up so far. But I also bought an Anchor Wizard it’s worked out really well so far.

    • @davehaag8175
      @davehaag8175 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Drill small drain holes ...lets it dry up