Anchor: Kayak anchors generally range in weight from 1 to 4 pounds. The most popular types are folding grapnel, claw, and slip-ring styles. If you use a grapnel or claw-style anchor, it's helpful to tie your line to the bottom of the anchor and then secure the rope to the top with a small plastic zip tie. If it gets hung, the zip tie breaks under pressure. You can then pull on the opposite end of the anchor to dislodge it. Check online videos for demonstrations.