Thanks for the input Ill have to invest in a 2nd one

I only use one. Guess I'm being stubborn. Almost every time on water wish I had 2. Not for 2 anchors, just better placement.

Same here. It's on my list of things to do, but I just never seem to get to it.

I think I'm on the loosing side here but I only have one...being able to move the anchor to the very front or very back of the kayak eliminates the need for two imo...maybe someone could explain this whole having two thing to me?

Jason, it is because in most cases, the anchor line cannot be centered exactly off the bow or stern, but a foot or more off to one side or the other. So, with that configuration, a kayak will swing back and forth at least a bit but often a whole lot.

A second reason is in circumstances when the wind and current are at odds, both acting on the vessel through different vectors. This can cause some odd movement.

But, I think most do it for the first reason.

When you drop two anchors spaced well apart, your vessel completes a triangle which is much more stable, sort of like a wide leg position in many sports to secure a good foundation.

Brad

I'm a believer of come big or don't come at all. Lol. I have mine setup with three.
Left side has two starting at my seat one goes to front other starting at seat goes to back and right side the length of kayak. Two reasons for double on one side, to anchor at to points when stump fishing the other to run drift socks to allow side ways drifting.

I had 2 early on but soon went to one on the right side. Full length with best pulleys I could find at West Marine. Mariner Sails also has great pulleys. The main use of my trolley is for my stakeout pole, but I do occasionally use an anchor. My trolley is full length so I can swing my yak 180 degrees.

I use this cam grip for my anchor line so I can do a quick release if needed.

I use this zigzag to lock my trolley line in place.

I use an old laundry detergent bottle to store my anchor line and also for a float on the end of the anchor line.