nikita_pdx
This is of prime importance. If you run into trouble, cut the anchor, you live is worth more.If your anchor had held, it would likely have sunk you. Anchoring a kayak is very risky in tidewater, or any strong current.
By “keeping an eye on the tides” I really meant “plan your fishing so you fish the slack and are off the water before the current starts ripping”. That could include putting in towards the end of the inbound tide, riding it up the bay to where you want to fish, and ride the tide back to your takeout when the tide turns, but you gotta be sure it wont sweep you past. Or,put in at the end of the outbound, fish the slack, and get off the water before you are swept up the bay. You can't fight a strong tide in a kayak.