Bow Lines

[SpeciMan]

After hooking up to pot marker buoys and rafting along side Zzippys yak I'm sold on the idea of using a bow line for this purpose . They look easy to make but has anyone tried the Ocean Kayak one? - if so are they any good ?

[darnsarf]

Speciman

 

I Use my anchor trolley carabiner (its big enough) and because Ive rigged it so that it goes all the way from stern to bow find I dont need a bow line etc.

 

Worked a treat when bass fishing off Christchurch Ledges with Richi. Take alook at the phots and see if that will fill the need.

[SpeciMan]

Hi Darnsarf

 

I use something very similar which can be upclipped to tow yak whilst wading etc .. the shorter bow lines look more practical for me when rafting with another yak.

[Starvinmarvin]

Speciman,

 

Artfulfisherman, uses one to attach to the missus... oh er.... when they are anchored, allowing them to carry just the one anchor, works very well.

 

I do occasionally carry one onboard, but since setting up the trolley haven't found the need for it as the carabiner can be detached and used seperately either for towing, or tethering, still have one onboard for emergencies if I'm going any distance off shore, it may come in useful due to it's strength.

 

SM

[darnsarf]

Ive gone for the unclippable trolly rig.

 

For the wife Id tie her off on the anchor........in very deep water.

 

 

Just joking dear!!!