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ockycamper
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This question reminds me of the first year we went to BWCA, entering an entry point 30 on the numbered lakes. A group of college guys were paddling a couple of canoes. Behind them one was towing a bear keg. . .literally an full sized aluminum keg. The other was towing a full sized tandem canoe mounded over with additional gear. I always wanted to know how that trip worked out.
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merlyn
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check out duck decoy sleds. I have pulled mine thru shallow water and have seen videos of them being towed. See "Free lance duck hunting " on you tube .
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WIMike
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This is a bit of an unusual question but looking for a way to gain storage space on my fishing kayak so that I can do extended trips with it. I have an Old Town Topwater PDL 106 that I absolutely love fishing out of but it has very limited storage space. (Yes, I know pedal yaks are not allowed in BWCA and numerous other areas and, no, I don't plan to portage it).
Does anyone know of a small tow-behind barge that I could pull behind my yak to haul my camping gear? Something 5 or 6 feet long and stable when towed? Any manufacturers sell super small canoes? Thanks.
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Blackdogyak
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I know this is an old post, bit I'd bet there are a lot of guys with fishing SOT/ kayaks that want to be able to do some overnights but don't have enough cargo space to paddle safely. My buddy and I both have Tarpon 120 fishing kayaks. We have used an OLD ultralight (fiberglass) T120 for a cargo barge and it has been effortless. I wouldn't do it for extended outings, or on rivers, bit to get out to a spot and base camp, it's an excellent solution in flatwater. A tiny Ultralite canoe would also be good. I have found paddling several miles to not be problematic at all towing it using some good 3/8" line
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Blackdogyak
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I know this is an old post, bit I'd bet there are a lot of guys with fishing SOT/ kayaks that want to be able to do some overnights but don't have enough cargo space to paddle safely. My buddy and I both have Tarpon 120 fishing kayaks. We have used an OLD ultralight (fiberglass) T120 for a cargo barge and it has been effortless. I wouldn't do it for extended outings, or on rivers, bit to get out to a spot and base camp, it's an excellent solution in flatwater. A tiny Ultralite canoe would also be good. I have found paddling several miles to not be problematic at all towing it using some good 3/8" line
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sns
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singlebladecanoe: "Check these out https://kayakkaddy.com/product-description-2/ https://www.amazon.com/Extreme-Sport-Outfitters-Hydro-Kaddy/dp/B01N3RSFYF "
That looks much more likely to work - with the solid connector arm. With a strap or rope, you've got the constant slack/tension snap issue that makes towing horrid.
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WIMike
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merlyn, interesting idea. I have a sled I bought for ice fishing that’s very similar. Stability might be an issue but perhaps it would work. Thanks.
sns, it will be a challenge no doubt. Maybe a bigger yak is the answer.
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singlebladecanoe
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Check these out https://kayakkaddy.com/product-description-2/ https://www.amazon.com/Extreme-Sport-Outfitters-Hydro-Kaddy/dp/B01N3RSFYF
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sns
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Not aware of anything like that, but even if there is...I'd be concerned about the difficulty of towing what is essentially another vessel in anything other than perfectly flat water. Boat-to-boat towing is generally considered to be pretty challenging.
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WIMike
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singlebladecanoe: "Check these out https://kayakkaddy.com/product-description-2/ https://www.amazon.com/Extreme-Sport-Outfitters-Hydro-Kaddy/dp/B01N3RSFYF "
Perfect! That’s exactly what I’m looking for. Thank you, thank you. And I agree with sns that the ram mount connector arm looks like the way to go.
Thanks guys!
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