Anchor Trolley Question

Saltwater Kayak Fishing
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I have a Ride 135 with a rudder. The rudder control line is on the starboard side of the kayak. My other kayak has the anchor trolley on the starboard side so I am used to that and prefer it on that side. Asking the experts here, is it a bad idea to put the anchor trolley on the same side as the rudder control line or should I put it on the port side?

Just looking for some CF wisdom or input on what others have done.

Thanks

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you can run it down the starboard. THe rudder lines are snug to the hull and won’t get bound up with the trolley

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whats starboard? :wink: Just kiddin :smiley: I would use a little thicker line or a different colored line as well… just helps you see the different lines to keep them straight and if you need to untangle it’s easier.

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I have a trolley on both sides of my '135. Gives max flexibility for what ever wind/weather conditions you are in. Doesn’t affect to rudder control line at all.

TimBuck2
Wilderness Systems Ride 135

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Thanks for the input guys. Installed it today. Taking it down to Edisto Saturday. Now all I gotta do is slime it.

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Just bought a Ride 135 today. Picking it up tomorrow. Did not get the rudder. Am I going to want one?

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I have a ride 135 without the rudder and i dont have any problems with mine tracks straight… turns great

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What I like about the rudder is your ability to steer while drifting along with the current. It is also nice if you are being pulled by a fish. I almost got pulled into an anchored boat while hooked up to a 31" red last year. Definitely not mandatory but I like having one.

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My trolley runs down starboard over the rudder lines as well…no worries.

Congratulations, MM. I have an older ride… recently added a rudder. Very nice.

“Definitely not mandatory but I like having one.”

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