Where to tie for tow - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

monstahfish · 10-16-2016, 07:15 AM

What Jruiz said is accurate. If you tie off to the well, it's likely to end up sideways. I would jump on the ski and tie to the bow handle.

MrPukaShell · 10-16-2016, 07:43 AM

Run a line through the handle and then to you. That way the kayak stays straight and you can let go if it gets out of control.

GTboosted · 10-16-2016, 10:07 AM

Dont tow. You will most likely damage it.

I got towed in a tarpon 140 and the handle strap that it was attached to broke in less than ten seconds. Even if you do not tie to a handle you have much more drag than my tarpon did. Not worth it in my opinion.

rodbuster · 10-16-2016, 01:28 PM

On the first trip of the Black Pearl, with kayaks, Pablo Joe was asked to get a few kayakers to see how we would rig a charter boat for kayaks. Loading
-unloading, storage, etc. They took us to San Clemente one day and Santa Catalina the next. The Black Pearl towed six to eight of our kayaks from one spot to the next on San Clemente and had no problems that I remember, they were tied one in front of the next with two lines as I recall.
It was not fast but kept us from loading and unloading. I think if you don't go to fast and in good water conditions, it would be something I would try for sure. Just be safe and make sure your straps are in good condition.
It was a great trip
GOOD LUCK

Saba Slayer · 10-16-2016, 02:06 PM

Thread jack.......

Rodbuster...
I was on that first Black Pearl Trip too. That was really fun fishing both islands.
Is Pablo Joe still around?

TJones · 10-17-2016, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Saba Slayer

Thread jack.......

Rodbuster...
I was on that first Black Pearl Trip too. That was really fun fishing both islands.
Is Pablo Joe still around?

you are pulling one of my moves.

TJones · 10-17-2016, 08:27 AM

[QUOTE=GTboosted;270639]Dont tow. You will most likely damage it.

I got towed in a tarpon 140 and the handle strap that it was attached to broke in less than ten seconds. Even if you do not tie to a handle you have much more drag than my tarpon did. Not worth it in my opinion.[/QUOTE
that would be a big mess , if a loaded yak rolled in wake.

10-16-2016, 01:28 PM	#4
rodbuster Junior Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Placentia, North O.C. Posts: 16	WE HAD NO PROBLEMS On the first trip of the Black Pearl, with kayaks, Pablo Joe was asked to get a few kayakers to see how we would rig a charter boat for kayaks. Loading -unloading, storage, etc. They took us to San Clemente one day and Santa Catalina the next. The Black Pearl towed six to eight of our kayaks from one spot to the next on San Clemente and had no problems that I remember, they were tied one in front of the next with two lines as I recall. It was not fast but kept us from loading and unloading. I think if you don't go to fast and in good water conditions, it would be something I would try for sure. Just be safe and make sure your straps are in good condition. It was a great trip GOOD LUCK

10-16-2016, 02:06 PM	#5
Saba Slayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palos Verdes Posts: 1,870	Black Pearl Thread jack....... Rodbuster... I was on that first Black Pearl Trip too. That was really fun fishing both islands. Is Pablo Joe still around? __________________ Jim / Saba Slayer

10-17-2016, 08:27 AM	#7
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	would a tourniquet around your neck help? [QUOTE=GTboosted;270639]Dont tow. You will most likely damage it. I got towed in a tarpon 140 and the handle strap that it was attached to broke in less than ten seconds. Even if you do not tie to a handle you have much more drag than my tarpon did. Not worth it in my opinion.[/QUOTE that would be a big mess , if a loaded yak rolled in wake.

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10-16-2016, 07:15 AM	#1
monstahfish Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 423	What Jruiz said is accurate. If you tie off to the well, it's likely to end up sideways. I would jump on the ski and tie to the bow handle.

10-16-2016, 07:43 AM	#2
MrPukaShell Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ventura COunty Posts: 521	Run a line through the handle and then to you. That way the kayak stays straight and you can let go if it gets out of control.

10-16-2016, 10:07 AM	#3
GTboosted Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Lake Balboa, The Valley Posts: 425	Dont tow. You will most likely damage it. I got towed in a tarpon 140 and the handle strap that it was attached to broke in less than ten seconds. Even if you do not tie to a handle you have much more drag than my tarpon did. Not worth it in my opinion.