Float anchor
What are you fellas doing about float anchors? When the kelp are around, I can tie it right to the kelp, but during early part of the season, I have a hard time finding adequate places to anchor down. I use a what feels to be about 1/2 lb lead weight as an anchor.

My wrost day diving is still
My wrost day diving is still better than my best day at work
When you enter the water you enter the food chain
I use a small anchor I picked up at the dive store, it is like a 4 prung boat anchor. Some of my buddies do like you do and tie a 4 or 5lb weight to the end.