Genuine Stephen Tapp Design Drift Chute / Drogue / Sea Anchor
Made to last – engineered for kayak anglers who demand superior performance on the water.
The Genuine Stephen Tapp Design Drift Chute from Viking Kayaks is the gold standard in kayak sea anchors. Built from durable, heavy-duty canvas, it’s designed to slow your drift and enhance your fishing control even in blustery, choppy conditions.
Originally designed by kayak fishing pioneer Stephen Tapp, this drogue reflects years of on-water testing to deliver unmatched stability, drift control, and ease of retrieval. Trusted by serious kayak anglers across New Zealand, this design keeps you in the strike zone longer and safer.
Key Features:
- Durable Canvas Construction – Heavy-duty, stiff fabric maintains its shape and efficiency in rough conditions, ensuring consistent drift control.
- Optimised Size (Approx. 1 m Mouth) – Large enough to slow drift speeds for both bait and lure fishing, ideal for all kayak sizes.
- Stiff 8–10 mm Rim Rope – Reinforces the mouth opening, keeping it fully inflated even in chop or strong winds.
- Large Rear Float – Prevents the drogue from sinking below the kayak, ensuring easy retrieval and improved safety if wind or current changes.
- Sliding Stainless-Steel Ring Bridle – Allows free side-to-side kayak movement while maintaining chute shape and efficiency.
- Kayak-Ready Design – Developed specifically for kayaks; balances drag, stability, and control.
- Proven NZ Design Heritage – Based on the first commercially available kayak drogues designed by Stephen Tapp, made famous through Viking Kayaks.
Specifications:
- Brand / Designer: Stephen Tapp Design (Viking Kayaks)
- Product Type: Drift Chute / Drogue / Sea Anchor
- Material: Heavy-duty canvas
- Mouth Diameter: Approx. 1 m (flat measurement)
- Rim Support: 8–10 mm stiff rope
- Float: Large rear float for surface buoyancy
- Attachment System: Cord bridle with stainless sliding ring
- Ideal For: Kayak anglers – bait & lure fishing
- Origin: New Zealand design
- Colour: Canvas / Marine finish
- Compatibility: Suitable for most kayak models
Installation:
- Attach the pulleys to your kayak with stainless saddles and screws.
- Run the cord through both pulleys and thread the stainless clip through the loop.
- Adjust and tie off using four half-hitch knots to secure the line high along the cockpit.
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