For an anchor, I use a 3lb ladies barbell weight..works great and doesn't get hung up on submerged timber/weeds. Line stores easily on the barbell handle.

After years of trying other anchoring techniques, I finally installed an anchor trolley system. Trolleys work great and I wish I had done it sooner. Mine is not as complex, I use D-rings on the fore and aft carrying handles, line is looped to itself with a ring that you can either attach the anchor directly to, or attach the anchor to the yak and run the anchor line through the ring. No pulleys, cleats, or extra drilling.


Here are some other ideas:


http://www.texaskayakfisherman.com/f...pic.php?t=1040
http://paddle-fishing.com/fos/rigging/anchortrolley.htm

Good Luck!