Control Your Kayak Anchor Line from the Gear Track
When you are working a bank, fishing deeper water, or using an anchor to control your position, managing the line should not turn into another job on deck. The YakGadget QuickStop™ Smart Cleat puts anchor-line control directly on your kayak's gear track, giving you a compact place to secure and release the line while keeping the system within reach.
Make Raising and Lowering Your Kayak Anchor More Efficient
- ✅ Locks into a kayak gear track to provide a dedicated control point for your anchor line
- ✅ Operates by raising the anchor, dropping the Smart Cleat arm, and releasing the line to hold the anchor in position
- ✅ Releases by lifting the arm and controlling the line as the anchor is lowered
- ✅ Can be positioned on rear or forward gear tracks to suit your anchor setup and preferred line-control location
- ✅ Handles paracord from 1/8 in. through 3/8 in. diameter
- ✅ Works with mushroom anchors, weighted ball anchors, drag chains, and as a companion to the YakGadget QuickStop™ Anchor System
- ✅ Compact design is made from solid HDPE for a purpose-built addition to a fishing kayak's anchoring setup
| Spec |
Details |
| Mounting Location |
Rear or forward kayak gear track |
| Line Compatibility |
1/8 in. to 3/8 in. diameter paracord |
| Material |
Solid HDPE |
| Anchor Compatibility |
Mushroom anchor, weighted ball anchor, drag chain, QuickStop™ Anchor System |
| Standard Configurations |
Regular Inline Left or Regular Inline Right |
| Additional Configuration |
Frontside Shoalie SF |
Real-World Performance
The Smart Cleat makes the most sense when your fishing style has you raising and lowering an anchor repeatedly during the day. Mount it where the line is practical to reach, pull the anchor up when it is time to move, secure it with the cleat, then control the line through the same point when you are ready to anchor again.
Put Your Anchor Line Where You Can Control It
Add the Smart Cleat when you want a track-mounted control point that makes your existing kayak anchor setup easier to operate from the cockpit.
Frequently Asked Questions About the QuickStop™ Smart Cleat
What does the YakGadget Smart Cleat do?
It provides a track-mounted control point for raising, securing, releasing, and lowering the line used with a compatible kayak anchor setup.
Can I mount the Smart Cleat toward the front or rear of my kayak?
Yes. YakGadget states that the Smart Cleat can be used on either rear or forward gear tracks, allowing you to locate the line control according to your anchoring setup.
Which anchor systems can I use with the Smart Cleat?
YakGadget lists mushroom anchors, weighted ball anchors, drag chains, and its QuickStop™ Anchor System as compatible applications for the Smart Cleat.
What size anchor line does the Smart Cleat accept?
It is designed to handle paracord ranging from 1/8 in. through 3/8 in. in diameter.
Should I choose the Left or Right Inline Smart Cleat?
YakGadget offers separate Regular Inline Left and Regular Inline Right configurations. Select the version that corresponds with the side where you intend to place the Smart Cleat and operate your anchor line.
