Testimonials

Adam and Courtney Sanchez Florida We love our Stick It Anchor Pin. We have been looking for something like this for a long time and we just couldn't see spending $1000 for a Power Pole. The Stick It Anchor Pin is fast and silent, holds in the roughest conditions and there's no more messy fluke anchor to lug in. We highly recommend the Stick It Anchor pin for any fisherman who would like to make fishing life much easier. Thank you for making this product. ~Adam and Courtney

Terrell Salerno Valrico, Florida I use my stick it anchor pin in both fresh and salt water. For me it is a quick, quiet and versatile tool that does not spook the fish. If I have a choice, I never use my anchor. Its bulky and noisy in comparison. In addition, for my style of boat I fish alot of small lakes and ponds, sometimes by myself. I use the stick it anchor pin to quickly tie off my boat to shore while parking my car. It's a great product. Terrell

Donovan Anderson Florida The Stick It holds my boat in the strongest current! Thanks for the great product!

Pete Wilkins Tampa Bay, Florida I Bought a Stick-it about a month ago because it makes sense for how I fish and my fishing buddy hates the clanking anchor, and let's face it for most regular guys a power pole isn't even close to an option, since two of us are fishing, boat position is important to at least one of us. So before getting a chance to use the first pole I went back to see if I was on target, if one is supposed to be good two must be better. Dave at Precision Tackle in Spring Hill Florida (shameless plug) is awesome, he said "he's had several people come back and buying a second pole". Well, he was right, it was nice not listening to the other end of the boat complaining about the anchor noise, all kidding aside, I have fished using a power pole, by the time it stops dragging the bottom and slapping off the rocks... everything around knows something is coming. I used both Sticks today, drifted and used the Stick-it as a push pole a bit, we got so close to the Redfish we couldn't believe it. This is an amazing piece of equipment, it allows me to quietly set up the closest I have ever been to the fish. Stick it , and start fishing, it is SA-WEAT! Thanks for a product that works so very well,  Pete.

Marc Cantu New Braunfels, Texas Attached are a few photos from my fishing trip in Port Mansfield, Texas on July 3, 2008.  The photos were taken about an hour before a storm, so the water was becoming rough.  The Anchor Pin performed its job perfectly, even in these rough conditions.  In addition, I decided to mount the clips on the side of the elevated platform.  This works well to keep in out of the way.  It was a tough ride coming into harbor, but there was no movement of the Anchor Pin while in the clips.   I am very happy with the Anchor Pin and would recommend it to any boat owner that fishes shallow water. Mark Cantu

Captain Richie Price Tampa, Florida These anchor pins are great! I glide into the shallow water where my favorite redfish holes are, stick the pin in and WHAMMO, no noisey chains and metal anchors needed. Everyone who has seen me use this system loves it. I own 2 pins one is great but 2 pins gets me side ways and keeps me where I need to be to get the big hits. Russ, great product, thanks. Captain Richie Price. www.AdrenalineFishing.com

Chief Joey E. Smith Auburndale, FL Included is a picture of our boat (22 ft. Bay Scout) anchored on the beach at Little Gasparilla.  Felt like I was there doing an info-mercial for the anchor.  Guys in boats and on the beach kept stopping by to ask what that was I was using to hold the boat like that.  We had some decent rollers on the beach Friday, and it held firm.  The product is as good as advertised.  Deputy Chief Joey E. Smith Auburndale Fire Department

Bryon Hughes Pensacola, Florida I love the anchor pin and use it every time I fish the flats and get hooked up! This system allows me to work the entire area I just caught a fish from and has greatly improved the amount of fish brought to the boat! As a matter of fact it was a major asset during one of the IFA Redfish Tour events I fished recently, as I was "pinned down" when I caught both of the fish we weighed in and took 7th! It was also a major factor during the last one we fished and took 13th! I have looked into the Powerpole systems but like the versatility your system offers! I have had quite a few friends purchase one and all of them love it! Thanks for a great product! New ideas that really work are hard to come by these days! Capt. Bryon Hughes www.flipflopsnfish.com.850-625-1267

Neil Taylor Guide Services-Tampa Bay, Florida The Stick It Anchor Pin is the best of the stake-out devices I've ever had the opportunity to use. From the lanyard to the anchor pin: All materials are first rate. For anyone fishing the inshore flats around Florida from boat or kayak, the anchor pin is a great piece of equipment. The Anchor Pin is very easy to use. It sinks into the bottom easily and has good length which allows for use in deeper waters. Other stake out devices I have used for kayak fishing would not be useful in that situation. Where I'd have previously used a conventional anchor, I'll now use the Anchor Pin instead. When not in use, the Pin is easy to store. The smaller diameter compared to other stake out devices allows it to slide into smaller storage spaces getting it "out of the way." Possibly the very best feature of the Stick It Pin is the "flex." Rigid, stiffer options don't have the "give" that allows the anchor pin to remain stuck in the bottom even in waves, current and wind.    Neil Taylor   www.AdventureKayakFishing.com

IFishhead Melbourne, Florida I was asked to do a product review of the Stick It Anchor Pin by Pete, our Vice President of Marketing. I agreed to test the contraption but told Pete to "be careful what you wish for." I reminded him that I have some pretty strong opinions about flat stakes being used on kayaks. Then I said, "oh wonderful, another pole to stick in the mud." Pete laughed and replied, "Great, you're the perfect person to do this review." The Stick It Anchor Pin is seven feet long with a "T" handle. It's constructed of reinforced polyester resin. The shaft itself is small in diameter and tapered to a semi blunt point at the business end of the device. When you first hold the Pin you can immediately feel the strength of the design. The Pin is flexible yet absurdly solid. The manufacturer claims a tensile strength of thirty thousand pounds and I believe it. For all this the Pin is light, a snap to use and well maneuvered on a kayak. The Stick It Pin was originally designed for powerboats as a quick anchoring device for flats fishing in six feet of water or less. The product includes some really nice accessories. There are mountable clips, and a couple of really nice lanyards for tying off the Pin. When this concept is applied to a kayak there are almost limitless ways to stow and hook up to the Anchor Pin. All the accessories display the same quality as the pin itself. After examining the Pin, accessories and testing the device on the mangrove flats in Broward County, I came to the conclusion that the Stick It Anchor Pin is the "Cadillac of Flat Stakes." If you use a flat stake on your kayak and want the best, this is it. Because of the Pin's unique construction there are some real differences between the Stick It and other commercial flat stakes. The Pin is flexible, not rigid like other stakes. This creates much more "holding power" than other products when staked out in a strong current or chop. The Pin is seven feet long but you can use it in deeper water without a problem. By "deeper" I mean seven feet plus the length of your arm. The Pin works just as well when it's fully submerged. I also believe that some of you more balanced lads and lassies would have no problem using the Pin as a push pole on the flats. I did not try poling with the Stick It because my Ballerina days are over. I believe that The Stick It Anchor Pin is the best pole you can stick in the mud I've ever used. All you Gear Heads please take note. Oh yeah, there is one thing I was wondering. When you call this manufacturer do they answer the phone by saying "Stick It, how can I help you?" Never get out of the boat. www.TightLinesKayaking.com

Captain Woody Gore Outdoor Guide & Writer Tampa, Florida What a great idea, this simple piece of equipment is easy to use and holds my 24 foot. Tower-boat where needed. For years, I've looked for something that would keep my boat at the correct angle allowing everyone to fish in the direction needed. Guiding professionally for almost 18 years, you often locate fish in an area that when anchored only the anglers fishing from the bow have the best opportunity of reaching. Now with Stick It I can position the boat sideways so everyone can fish more comfortably. Compared to an anchor I would recommend it to anyone fishing shallow water.www.captainwoodygore.com

David Scott Plant City, Fl Well I picked up an anchor pin at TA Mahoney's on Saturday. We went fishing in my father in laws 20 foot Hydra Sport yesterday and used the anchor pin. The wind was up around 15 mph but it held like a champ. My boat is an 18 foot Roberts so it weighs a lot less than the Hydra Sport so I am confident that it will hold my boat with no problem. Thanks again for a quality product, David

Sue Funk President, The Adventurous Woman Tampa Bay, FL I used my Stick It Anchor Pin today for the first time while fishing in windy conditions on my gheenoe. I LOVE IT!! What a great product. Sue Funk www.theadventurouswoman.org

Bob Fowler Englewood, FL I like to drift fish in the shallow waters around my home in Englewood, on the Southwest Coast of Florida: Lemon Bay, Turtle Bay, Bull Bay, Charlotte Harbor, Gasparilla. The secret to drift fishing is being able to stop when you hit a pod of fish. Traditional anchors are useless. Steel anchor poles are heavy and inflexible. I've used them. Unless you are almost completely stopped, they don't hold. Not so with the Stick It Anchor Pin. Because it's made of solid core fiberglass, it flexes. This flex creates a friction which allows the pin to grab, even if you're moving. The Stick It Anchor Pin has changed the way I fish. I recommend it.

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Capt. Bear Smith Crystal River, FL Hi I'm Capt. Bear Smith of Common Hooker Adventures, an inshore and back country fishing guide service in Crystal River Florida. I have a Power Pole® on the back of my boat but since Russ introduced me to the Stick It Anchor Pin my job has gotten much easier. I can stop the boat and put it in the perfect position using the Stick It Anchor Pin off the bow. This allows my customers to make perfect casts with out having to move around the boat for a better angle. It has improved my fishing hands down !!! Thanks again Capt. Bear Smith www.commonhooker.com

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Capt. John Dixon Sarasota, FL Just wanted to say what a great idea. I have had the pin for a week and have used it every trip. I just got off the water from this mornings trip. We were double and triple hookups with Snook and Reds. My customers where amazed at how easy and simple it was to use. We would have schools of mullet get within casting distance drive the pin down in seconds and be fishing right where we needed. Even in the wind astern it held. It works and will be a standard item on my boat. Thanks again Capt. John Dixon www.saltwaterguide.com

Bryan Glenn North Carolina I used the pin for the first time the last week of March on a three day fishing trip to eastern NC. This product works great! It works just as described and the really great thing is the cost.

Capt. Boggy Brian Ozona, FL This anchor works great on my 17.5ft flats boat. Light weight, will not chip up the finish. One of the best things, no salad when you bring it in. Every flats boat needs one. We go scalloping in Steinhatchee every year and certainly can't wait to use the "Stick It" this year on our trip. Thanks. Capt. Boggy Brian.

Capt. Dean Hartung New Smyrna, FL Great product! We used the Anchor Pin about eight times in one trip. It held great and was very quiet compared to my other anchor. I would definitely recommend it to any one who fishes the flats. "Beats the heck out of throwing an anchor."

David Loger - Back Country Kayak Guide Placida, FL I have used many home made stake out poles in the past that have worked well but never lasted a season. When you spend over 200 days on the water each year, your equipment not only has to be durable, but reliable. The Stick It Anchor Pin is all that! It holds fast, is easy to use, quiet and most of all very versitile. The length of the pin allows me to utilize it as a push pole while stalking the flats from my Native Ultimate kayak. Products come and go in this industry but Stick It Anchor Pins are here to stay. Very well made and a very usefull tool in kayak fishing! www.adventurekayakfishing.com

Gary Rankel Hernando, FL Thanks Russ, for the prompt response in getting my new Stick It Anchor Pin to me. I've used it on both my kayak and 16ft. go-devil boat and it works great on the central Florida flats area around Crystal River. I much prefer it over a heavier anchor for my kayak trips and I also prefer it over my metal pole arrangement on my go-devil because, without the metal to metal contact, the pin is much stealthier, and less inclined to spook my target fish.

Hank Oliver Land O'Lakes, FL I love your product. that thing's incredible, just when you think it's going to break or pull, it sticks. Its good to have breaks on the boat. I've been telling everybody I know about 'em.

Mike Marple Edgewater, FL I am very impressed with the anchor pin. It holds great! My buddies all want one. Can't wait to see it on the market, and I wish you guys all the luck.

Mike Halunen Port Charlotte, FL You've got a great product here. It's easy to use and I couldn't believe it held as good as it did in one foot waves.

Ken Saul Mims, FL Held great on the flats. Easier than throwing an anchor. I think you have a great thing going here.

Todd Schlueter Englewood, FL We fished Lake Okeechobee in a 21' bass boat up in the shallows and the anchor pin held great! It's real easy to use. It also fits and rides great in the rod locker with the fishing rods.

Capt. Jay Moeller Oak Hill, FL This is a great product. Every body on the flats needs one. Holds great – works hand in hand with the trolling motor. I can anchor off the stern, the bow or the side of my boat and it will hold me in the exact position that I want to be in.

Tim Jenkins Edgewater, FL Great product for shallow water fishing! Anchors off easy and held great caught three reds, 21", 22” and 24” and had a great day. We love the Anchor Pin!

Jesse Read Rotonda West, FL Very nice piece of equipment. Easy to use and it holds great. Very fast and quiet, nothing like messing around with a noisey anchor. It was also very clean coming out of the water. I really like the floating anchor lines and oh yeah, it's maintenance free and virtually indestructible. I use the anchor pin at least a half a dozen times in a fishing trip. I can't say enough about this thing - it's great! I will definately be purchasing another one for "total boat control", one for the stern and one for the bow.

Jesse Foley North Port, FL Great product! Very strong and durable. I would definitely recommend this to anybody who likes fishing the flats.

Russ Schmidt Rotonda West, FL Hello Anglers, This is one of the results of quick and quiet anchoring with the Stick It Anchor Pin in the Indian River. I hope to see you on the flats soon!