Kayak Tow Line ~ All Kayakers Need This (no exceptions)

Kayak Tow Line. If you have a kayak, you need a kayak drag rope, pull rope or some may call it a tow line. I'm going to show you how to make a DIY kayak tow line. Something that will quickly attach and detach to your kayak. You should make a kayak rope and leave it in your kayak so it will always be there. They are very inexpensive to make. I make mine with about a 15' section of nylon rope and two oversize carabiners. My carabiners came from Walmart. A kayak rope will have so many uses. If you are kayaking and run into some very shallow water, you will be glad you have a kayak pull rope which would make it a lot easier to pull your kayak over gravel and rocks. It doesn't matter what type of kayak you have, get a pull rope just in case. I recommend putting a kayak tow line in your kayak rescue kit. It's best to be prepared, always.
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[@BDiHaze]

We just went out and learned how much we needed this. Your video is just what we needed to correct that. Thanks much!

[@myadventureoutdoors]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mackjenkins7721]

That was great advice Steve. I definitely agree with you every kayak or canoe should have that. Soon as I got my kayak that was the first thing I did. And it works very well. As a matter of fact I have two broken feet right now from a truck accident and i went on a 10 mile kayak trip today. When I got to the boat ramp my wife's uncle went to his truck and got my wheelchair and brung it to me. My buddy put my kayak on my kayak cart and I hooked it to the back of my wheelchair and pulled my kayak out of the water in a wheelchair. can't get no better than that.

[@myadventureoutdoors]

Oh Lord, I'm sorry to hear about your accident. I hope you are on your way to a full recovery.

[@mackjenkins7721]

@@myadventureoutdoors thank you man I appreciate that yes I'm on my way again back to a full recovery. Just take it this time but I'm getting there. But I'm not letting it stop me from me having my fun. Just got one more surgery to go through which is my shoulder. Going to get my feet straight first and then do the shoulder next.

[@CarolinaChrisOutdoors]

No joke... I have one on my canoe, tied on to the back.... I throw it out into the water and let it float around out there. If I tip over, I can catch up to the rope. Only had to use it once, but I’m sure glad it was there. It does come in handy for an anchor rope, and a tie-off rope too.... thanks for another pro tip!!!!

[@myadventureoutdoors]

That's superior brain type stuff right there to drag a rope behind the canoe whilest drinking them tall boys floating down the river.

[@CarolinaChrisOutdoors]

Adventure Outdoors - indeed.... handy tool if the canoe gets tipsy, or the paddler gets tipsy 😉

[@wadehargis9932]

We have a couple we made, I also keep a cam buckle strap with me also. Good advise for someone who is just getting into kayaking and stumbles across this video!!!

[@myadventureoutdoors]

I've been out a few times and needed one and din't have it. Lesson learned the hard way.

[@MISANTHROPE1964]

I ran a length of 1” tubular nylon webbing from the front lift handle. Acts as a stand-up assist strap, drag/tow strap, and a tie off strap on the water. With a fully loaded fishing yak, the 1” webbing is far more comfortable to grasp and doesn’t cut in to your hand.

[@myadventureoutdoors]

That's a great idea.

[@AvoidingChores]

totally agree with that line. But gonna need to put that on back burner after we move.

[@BroncLander]

Here in Canada, it's the law you have to have a throw bag with I think 50ft of floating rope in a kayak. PFD, bailer or bilge (unless it has bags or sealed bulkheads, whistle, light for nighttime (unless in a place where big boat traffic isn't a thing)

[@turtleheadboys5263]

Totally agree, always keep a length of rope. Comes in handy. Awesome video, loved the intro

[@myadventureoutdoors]

Thanks Josh.

[@FishinNStuff]

I like it , that would double as a good anchor rope too . I always keep something sort of like that in my kayak because I like to tie off to stuff when I'm fishing . I think your next video should be a that super secret spaghetti 🍝 knot lol

[@myadventureoutdoors]

Hey stranger. I think you should make me something DIY in your shop that I can demonstrate the Serbian Spaghetti knot on.

[@cbreeze5279]

First AND I know someone who has a great pull rope that you actually pulled on...and I liked it.

[@myadventureoutdoors]

I hate I forgot to put that clip in. Am I slipping?

[@evolutionaryTom]

Your intros are awesome. Great idea. I've got 3 kayaks and now I'll have 3 of these.

[@myadventureoutdoors]

I've had some people laugh at my intro and I don't know why??

[@evolutionaryTom]

@@myadventureoutdoors Cause they're afraid they might meet your hygienist. It's a nervous laugh.

[@SouthernFoodJunkie]

Good idea Steve

[@scottmeacham1738]

Good advice Adventure Steve!

[@KentuckyWoodsman]

Good idea and project!

[@myadventureoutdoors]

Simple because my Mama always said I was simple.

[@ItsGoodintheWoods]

Have a great holiday weekend!

[@myadventureoutdoors]

Mucho grassyass, you too!

[@southernrockiesselfreliance]

This is a good idea. Thanks man.

[@myadventureoutdoors]

I appreciate that.

[@seanathan7100]

Good idea

[@anthonybarbour43]

Great idea! We need to get on the water for a trip when you got time.

[@myadventureoutdoors]

Let's do it, I'm ready. I always have time.

[@mountainsmoore3657]

I like the idea of the carabiner, easy on & off. I keep a pull rope tied to the handles of our kayaks, but I wouldn't recommend that in any sort of moving water.

[@myadventureoutdoors]

Not in moving water, keep it stored until you need Pete to save you.

[@mountainsmoore3657]

Adventure Outdoors 😂😂👍🏼

[@BassGeek]

Good for big boats to.

[@ItsGoodintheWoods]

Your intro!!!! BAhahahahahahahaha . Those tow ropes make awesome anchor lines too!

[@myadventureoutdoors]

What was funny about the intro??? What? I don't get it? Other people have mentioned it also. What did I miss? :)

[@sutherlandoutdoors8731]

Off topic question, I want to know about the windows on your home. Are those all original or are they new windows made to look vintage? They look vintage, but the sills look modern. Either way, they look great!

[@myadventureoutdoors]

Those are the old original crappy windows. If I were going to stay in the house the rest of my life I'd change them out.

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Happened to me. Thunderstorm came up quick and a powerboat towed me back to the launch using my rope.

[@myadventureoutdoors]

I figured it would be the other way. You pull a power boat back to safety.

[@cadillacforge]

intro was awesome

[@myadventureoutdoors]

Haha, thanks.

[@jonfornwald]

Can I get the name of the company that puts self portraits on face masks 😷 Seriously funny stuff 🤣 Stopped to get coffee on my way out of town and almost wet myself when I saw that into. Have a great 4th to a Great American 🇺🇲💥

[@brianmowers307]

Great Advice! I'm sure you already know this, but because you went right over left, that was actually a Lithuanian Lasagna knot. The Serbian Spaghetti is left over right...but you know that.

[@myadventureoutdoors]

Dang it, I can't get nuffin past you H8Ful 8 members.

[@casualcarolinafishing5835]

As if this video wasn't epic enough, he goes hog wild with a blow torch to melt the end of the rope. I mean how awesome is that? A normal person would use a lighter but not Steve, nope!😂😂

[@myadventureoutdoors]

You know I'm not average. Simple, yes. Average, no.

[@randyprovost8426]

I use 550 cord but I think your setup is better. Oh I went and picked up a new Versa Board today!!!

[@myadventureoutdoors]

I don't think I'd use PC but something is better than nothing. Awesome the Versa Board. I love mine, don't use it enough. It's a boat that I doubt I'd ever get rid of. Too versatile. Get you a Larry Chair. I have a video on it.

[@randyprovost8426]

@@myadventureoutdoors I have a Larry Chair but 2019's came with the Native Framed seat. It looks awesome. Going to fish this afternoon and see how it feels to the booty. Have a safe and good 4th btw.

[@NoTrail]

I would never use that cheap ass polypropylene rope. Get real nylon next time munchmaster. I'm glad you've learned something from my videos. A light will do that job much more easily.

[@myadventureoutdoors]

You had to Google that word, you don't fool me. I have been called a munchmaster before. Your videos are super educational...NOT!

[@Wofford1985]

Donny Baker's dad. I swear to god.

[@myadventureoutdoors]

Who is Donny Baker?

[@adventureonwithchris9092]

Yak puller, clothesline, dental floss for those diggi-dang toofs and a 20 ft. stringer for folks that actually catch fish. It's a nylon multitool. Burn that mask for Independence Day! 🇺🇸🤜💥🇬🇧

[@myadventureoutdoors]

That mask was my tribute to Meth Heads Matter.

[@fishingthe910]

You forgot to mention that torch is for Alpha Males only, snowflakes watching cat videos from their moms basement should not handle such a device! In all seriousness, this is a great idea and yes everyone should have them. I like the carabiners you used, I just tied some loop knots into mine but I will be replacing them this year. I have had to tow my kids before and I'm glad I had the rope in the kayak with me.

[@iowamatt2519]

That's why I only use a lighter, my mom won't let me use a torch

[@myadventureoutdoors]

I will probably get sued by some hair bun snowflake for not putting a disclaimer on the video that torch use is for real men with actual testosterone.

[@bill19731000]

U are ether onto something or you're on something.

[@myadventureoutdoors]

A little bit of both Bill. Lol

[@BroncLander]

Here in Canada, it's the law you have to have a throw bag with I think 50ft of floating rope in a kayak. PFD, bailer or bilge (unless it has bags or sealed bulkheads, whistle, light for nighttime (unless in a place where big boat traffic isn't a thing)

[@BroncLander]

Here in Canada, it's the law you have to have a throw bag with I think 50ft of floating rope in a kayak. PFD, bailer or bilge (unless it has bags or sealed bulkheads, whistle, light for nighttime (unless in a place where big boat traffic isn't a thing)