HOW TO rIg: To rig a sea anchor, tie 8 to 10 feet of 1/4-inch poly or
nylon boat line to the sea anchor harness. Attach a brass snap to the end
of the boat line. Tie a 10-inch loop in the boat line with an overhand knot
about 4 feet from the harness.
THe DrOgUe: The nautical sea anchor, a marine safety device, is used
by boat anglers to slow drift in the wind. Sea anchors come in a range of
mostly conical sizes to fit each boat class and can be open- or closed-end.
Some are weighted. All are equipped with a harness for fastening to a
boat line. A 22-inch sea anchor will brake most kayaks enough to continue
fishing into light wind conditions with fair seas.
BOaT lIne: This line attaches to the sea anchor harness with a knot.
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a brass snap. for safety reasons, the sea anchor is generally run up the
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bowline on a kayak. This holds the bow upwind, which is the best angle
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to absorb big swells and waves. In some shallow, skinny and calm water
conditions, the sea anchor can be deployed directly off the side. Deploying
off the stern is not recommended because it’s not as seaworthy.
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