YakGear - YakStick Floating Stake-Out Stick - 6 Foot

this thing is great. It is the perfect length to anchor in place in most of the creeks I fish, and it fits perfectly in my kayak (ascend 12t) when it's not actively in use. It is sturdy enough to hold you in place when the wind is blowing or when in a light current. I suggest buying 2 so that you can have 1 forward of your boat, and rear of your boat to beep you from turning when you dont want to. Great product, would recommend.

We couldn't wait to use our Yak-Sticks. We didn't get to use them last year because the water level was low. After only the second use this year, one broke. The very next weekend the other stick broke. We put in at a sand bar with no wake.

We use these with our big Jon boat to anchor close to shore. They are light weight and float if it gets away from you.

My two friends have this item so of course I had to buy one too! We kayak on a river feeding into the intracoastal waterway. We do half our trip and then stop to rest. Because the ocean tides affect the ICW and the river we use the kayak stick to anchor us while we take a break. Doesn’t take up any space as I strap it to the side of the kayak where my paddle goes when not in use.

It’s strong, I can use it to pole my kayak on flats nice and stealthy, I really like the simplicity in anchoring up in a jiff, I drop this in whichever scupper hole I want my kayak to face while I fish, I use it to park and get out, and use it when a fish is dragging me into structure to quickly lock into a spot.It holds strong, I can pound it thru oyster beds if need be.Cons: the foam handle slides once wet, the spiked end is just bare so an aluminum cap or something protective would of been nice to keep it from being chewed up.I purchased the 6’ version, it has so far worked great but an 8-9’ would be better. Either way, it sure beats an anchor and rope.