Go Bass boat and rope length

txwake08 · Newbie Joined: 30 Jul 2006 Posts: 28 City: dallas

Ok i ride at pk texas lake. Possum Kingdom out near graham tx. Anyone else ride out here? Know any good spots?

The real question i have is i wakeboard behind a 23ish foot bass boat. It's really a salt water bay boat but it works and it's what we have. We have a small pole so the ropes outta the water atleast. How do i determine the best line length. like were should the handle be in the wake, like how far back what should the wake look like were the handle is. Basically how do i determine how fast i should be going(for the best wake) How long should the rope be (for were the wake is best) Any help would be appreciated.

txwake08 · Newbie Joined: 30 Jul 2006 Posts: 28 City: dallas

anyone?

LFADAM · Posted: Jul 31, 2006 5:36 pm Post subject:

Youll have to experiment of course but judging only by the length of the boat and type, I would try 65 feet at 23-24 mph. Also try trimming the engine 1/3. Hope that helps

txwake08 · Newbie Joined: 30 Jul 2006 Posts: 28 City: dallas

thanks lfadam will try anyone else. i got my new vest and i'm ready to try it out.

txwake08 · Newbie Joined: 30 Jul 2006 Posts: 28 City: dallas

to clear up my question. what should the wake look like at my ideal speed and would i put the rope there. basically what does a good wake look like and how do i figure out how long the rope is and how fast should i be going. So i guess how do i figure out my ideal speed and ideal rope length?

Rhawn · Posted: Jul 31, 2006 7:15 pm Post subject:

When the wake cleans up, gets swollen and looses the wash out.

kind · Outlaw Joined: 03 May 2006 Posts: 118

Possum Kingdom by the toadies is a kickass song.. off topic but love that song. Mr. Green

txwake08 · Newbie Joined: 30 Jul 2006 Posts: 28 City: dallas

but were should the rope be in the wake

txwake08 · Newbie Joined: 30 Jul 2006 Posts: 28 City: dallas

like do i just put the rope were the wake is no longer white, bubbly, at the right speed. how do i know when its just right?

raptorschild · Newbie Joined: 14 May 2006 Posts: 43 City: Pasco

Drag the handle behind the boat at 22 mph. Keep letting out line until the handle is skipping across the water where the wake is the tallest and is also not washing out. Try adding a little weight to the back.

Your best bet will be to go to the picture forum and look at peoples wakes on their boats and to what relation people are riding at. Next time Craig R or David D post one of there videos, watch em and get a feel for where they set their rope.

With the info you gave i'd say in the 60 ft. range, but i really have no idea without being there.

txwake08 · Newbie Joined: 30 Jul 2006 Posts: 28 City: dallas

thanks alot man thats the exact answer i've been looking for.