Obviously it depends on the situation and how it is actually stuck. Most of the time, there is plenty of leverage to break the zip tie, but there may be a time when nothing will retrieve this, or any other anchor. However, it works every time I have had to use it.
The cost of a folding anchor is comparable to a similarly sized dumbbell or weight plate (between $5-$25), so there is really no need to go with anything other than the anchor, unless you are using the rock method. It all comes down to what you are comfortable with. Everyone has an opinion and now you have a little more info and my two cents on the topic.
Hope it helped,
Trevor
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I like this idea but wondering: if the anchor is stuck, it doesn't look like pulling on the anchor rope with put much pressure on the ziptie. So you'd have to use a pretty weak ziptie, no? Or maybe just low-pound test mono?--
On Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 9:54:31 PM UTC-4, Trevor wrote:Peter,I will second what Howard said. Use a folding anchor, but attach the anchor-line to the bottom of the anchor and secure with zipties to the top (see picture). This allows you to pull from the bottom, after the zipties are broken, to retrieve the anchor if it is stuck vice cutting the line and ditching it. The folding anchors come in a variety of weights and a 5 pounder has worked great for my Prowler Big Game II. I came across this trick in several of the 'yak fishing blogs, and after having to ditch one of mine that was irretrievably stuck, I switched to this method. It works fantastic. However, I will second Charlie and Howard's comments about attaching a quick disconnect to your anchor trolley and a buoy on the line itself. This will allow for a quick ditch if you get in a hairy situation and it will allow you to find and retrieve it when you are back in control.Hope this post (and picture) helps explain the process.Hi - I have used the rock and rope, Flintstone style, anchor for the last several years while chasing Shad at Fletchers. The judges have begun deducting style points so I am looking for an upgrade. Any recommendations?Peter - Silver Spring
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