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How many people have the X-Factor? What kind of anchor system do you use?
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Don't have a XFactor, but I do have an eXtreme. I use a 5-hole brick. If I need more I add a second brick. Someday I'll upgrade to a Bruce anchor.
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I have a X and I use a folding anchor rigged to a trolly system.
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Post by Cyber Yak »

Electric Water Boy wrote:Don't have a XFactor, but I do have an eXtreme. I use a 5-hole brick. If I need more I add a second brick. Someday I'll upgrade to a Bruce anchor.


:lol: :lol: :lol:

I use the claw anchor . . . got it from FTU.
I have a pulley system on the left side of the yak to attach it.



:D :D :D
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I have a Bruce anchor ........ holds like a champ, even in high winds. I clip it to one of 4 padeyes, depending on current, wind, etc.
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Post by CavassoCruiser »

The patent has expired on the Bruce anchor, so the copies are known as Claws. The 1-kg version (2.2 lbs) is ample MOST of the time - pretty much always in the bay. I have mine rigged to 30' of Tractor Supply 1/4" nylon line and have never found it wanting. Check Capt Jack's posts on rigging an anchor, tho...they're really helpful. Oh, and I have a Pro Explorer, similar hull design but almost 2' shorter. Good luck!
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thanks guys I'm just not sure if I should use pulleys or trolly system? I will be mainly staying in the bays. Can anyone tell me any pros or cons to each system?
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Post by harv418 »

I use two loops. One on the right one on the left. It provides plenty of options. At one point I have anchored just about everywhere on my yak.

It really helps with fan casting when your searching for the fish.
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Post by medlin88 »

what do you mean by two loops. I'm not really visualizing it? Could you explain a little more it would be very helpful.
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Post by NITRO FISH »

medlin88,

I have an X-Factor and this setup has worked well for me in the bay and deeper water. I use a trolley system with harken pulleys on the front (right side) and back (right side) of kayak. Once I have decided if I'm fishing into the current or with the current I tie the anchor line to a clam cleat (right side). I then run the achor line, with float attached, through the spring loaded caribiner which makes it easy to detach and fight the bigger fish. Hope this helps!!
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Post by medlin88 »

Thanks Nitro. Nice rig I think that something like that would work very well for me also.
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