So, I have my new ride and I am in the process of rigging it. I am pretty sure I am going to need an anchor as the wind doesn't ever quit here in TX.

I am wondering. Should I rig up an anchor trolley like this one from Hook1 (http://www.kayakfishinggear.com/products/hook-1-anchor-trolley-kit) or go with the Anchor Wizard set up (http://www.kayakfishinggear.com/products/anchor-wizard-kayak-anchoring-system). The Wizard is $100 more and takes up more space, but I really like the idea of having the rope and anchor stored and not getting all wet pulling the anchor in. However, with the trolley, I have more flexibility in positioning.

Thoughts?

Anchor Trolley with a retractable clothesline for your rope. You can get one for $15 on amazon then replace the rope in it with 550 paracord.

I would go with a simple anchor trolley. Either buy a kit, or make one. Wet hands is not a big deal, you are in a kayak, you are going to get a little wet.

Once you have used your kayak a bunch, and have developed specific needs and preferences, you can pour money into specifc rigging options. for now, I advise keeping it simple.

http://palmettokayakfishing.blogspot.com/2012/02/diy-no-drill-kayak-anchor-trolley.html

I did something similar to this. spend $15 and drilled no holes. It works great.

I also did the diy-no-drill-kayak-anchor-trolley found on the Palmetto Kayak Fishing Blog and have had no issues so far with this rigging.

I went a step further and made my anchor system as suggested on the blog also and love it. Fits in a small mesh/net bag for easy storage. Quick release DIY kayak anchor system + bottle opener

http://www.palmettokayakfishing.blogspot.com/2011_11_01_archive.html

The BassRustler