Using a 5# barbell plate for an anchor

[Ladyloves2fish]

I love to go out in the afternoon fishing on my Escape. It's usually windy and I'm not trilled by always being carried by the current.

I enjoy fishing from one place (at times) and being able to cast 180 degrees. I will not always take my trolling motor with me and there are times I would like to anchor. I'm thinking about buying a couple of 2.5 # round barbell weights, attaching them to a chain about 8 ft. long and then a rope. I could get a kayak anchor but my experience has been that they don't hold to well. I could also use a stretch line and tie up to a buoy.

Any one care to jump in?

Thanks!
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