Ditto on the anchor. Not only the pull of the fish, but also the wind and the current will push you around. Also, give some thought to how you're going to land the fish. If you don't take a net, you'll end up wrestling the fish onto your lap. If you're going to pitch gear, a short handled rod works better than a long handled rod - the long handle tends to get in the way. A flyrod is nice, but it's so long that it makes getting the fish near enough to you to land it a challenge sometimes. Those last couple of feet are often the most challenging and also where rods get broken. But it is a hoot. Good luck!