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 Retractable Anchor System - $4.99
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12/07/12 04:40 PM
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Fish ZoMbiE
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The retractable dog leash has worked well IMO for anchoring in shallow fresh water. Harbor freight currently has these for $4.99 reg. $9.99 Paid $7.99 for my old one but it was just a tad short for my taste. It did last me a few seasons though. It doesn't retract all the way anymore. So, when I saw this one on sale... ChaChing!!! Package says: For dogs up to 50lbs.  Just attach your anchor, drag chain, brick, dumbbell or whatever flips your wig &  http://www.harborfreight.com/24-ft-retractable-dog-leash-91836.html?hftref=cj  Don't know if this will work with the sale price or not but here is a link for an additional 20% off. http://www.harborfreight.com/20off-coupo...s&hftref=cj 
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Re: Retractable Anchor System - $4.99
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12/07/12 04:46 PM
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Yak FinAddic
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Good looking out Z... How do you mount yours in your yak?
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 Re: Retractable Anchor System - $4.99
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12/07/12 04:58 PM
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ed23tx
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That's Brilliant!!!!!!!! 
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Re: Retractable Anchor System - $4.99
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12/07/12 05:19 PM
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2FlyFish4
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yep, been using a dog leash for a while also. still haven't come up with the best way to attach it easily to the yak.
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Re: Retractable Anchor System - $4.99
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12/07/12 05:22 PM
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Shaun Russell
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And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.
Matthew 4:19
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Re: Retractable Anchor System - $4.99
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#8309173
12/07/12 05:40 PM
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Txwhitacre
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they work I have one on my Coosa. The Coosa and Big Tuna are designed to use one. I use 21" of heavy Chain on the Coosa. I have not tried it on my Cuda. I'm sure with all the brain power on this forum it can be adapted for any kayak.
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Re: Retractable Anchor System - $4.99
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12/07/12 07:35 PM
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Fish ZoMbiE
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...How do you mount yours in your yak? A few mods n its Rigged & Ready...  Hybrid, I prefer not to mount mine. Either I clip it to the anchor trolly if i want to anchor off that side or anywhere i can on the other side, depending on which way allows me to position better. i will also put the leash under my leg and hold it against the yak if im just checking out a location for a few min. Feel that mounting it would limit how many ways I can position. plus, i will use it on more than one yak so i would rather not mount it. 
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Re: Retractable Anchor System - $4.99
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12/07/12 07:36 PM
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Txwhitacre
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Re: Retractable Anchor System - $4.99
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12/07/12 08:28 PM
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Yak FinAddic
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Cool, im going to have to pick one of those up. Thanks for the reply
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Re: Retractable Anchor System - $4.99
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12/07/12 11:35 PM
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richg
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Great idea... I think that it's best attribute is not its low cost; convenience; and function....it is the ability to stow the line away automatically. ANYTHING that will keep my decks clear is a great addition. Thanks for posting!
Rich
regards, richg
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Re: Retractable Anchor System - $4.99
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12/08/12 06:03 AM
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gotreal formerly known as getreal
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it didnt work out for me. guess i shoulda unhooked the dog first. oop 
yup   if ye aint been skunked, ye aint been fishing! <<al einstene IAMCOUNTRY texas made lures. getcha some 
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Re: Retractable Anchor System - $4.99
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12/08/12 06:49 AM
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gotreal formerly known as getreal
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yup if ye aint been skunked, ye aint been fishing! <<al einstene IAMCOUNTRY texas made lures. getcha some
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Re: Retractable Anchor System - $4.99
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#8312622
12/08/12 06:37 PM
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I use to use one a lot until i lost it on the drive =(...worked great for a while but the saltwater chews one up in a few months...i just ziptied it by the handle next to myself on the kayak and ran it through the bungees so the anchor point is as far back on the yak as i can ....
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Re: Retractable Anchor System - $4.99
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12/08/12 06:41 PM
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Fish ZoMbiE
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Yea not so good for salt. Salts tuff on almost everything 
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Re: Retractable Anchor System - $4.99
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12/10/12 01:46 AM
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Nocona Brian
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This is how I did mine. About time for a new one, this is the flexi 25'. 
Last edited by NoconaBrian; 12/10/12 01:49 AM.
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