Kayak Fishing Rod Leash: Episode 1

[ridgehand]

I use a long telephone chord. It's cheaper and you can get a couple of leashes out of it. I use velcro to attach the leash to the rod & a brass swivel snap to hook it to the yak or a carabiner on my milk crate. It's a good idea to first use a shrink sleeve for electrical work to fasten the tag end to the main part of the chord, then use a zip tie. It's a little extra insurance.

[visionsprings]

or you could just get one from rodleash.com ?? Saves money. They are cheap.

[rubadux]

very instructive video, great & elegant idea using spiral cord; I use old bag shoulder straps for boat equipment, or visitor badge lanyards, or simple ropes, but they aren't retractable. I'd prefer stainless metal for all hardware parts, plastic will decay when exposed to sun (UV), and eventually snap. Or get new parts every season. -- well, I'll go and get some old spiral cords and get an upgrade for my lanyards now.

[rickdff62]

Just lost a rod yesterday in the Potomac. Wish I saw this b4, doh! Gotta find me one of dem cords now. Good job. //rick//

[calmche]

This from Devon, England

You're a diamond geezer! Brilliant idea. Thanks a lot mate.

[atyafi140]

Thanks

[TcTeXaS1]

used this idea and worked great keep the ideas coming thanks

[Earthmon]

Thank you. I'm making them TODAY!

[kamakazinick]

excellent video! I've been doing a bit of research into paddle and rod leashes this is very helpful. I like how it clearly shows what to do.

Cheers

[nipzilla]

buy a floating fishing rod designed for kayak fishing at Bass Pro Shop.

they have all sizes and they float.

no drama.

[effumall]

how do the ss clips hold up vs. brass??

[maniacmayo1]

excelent idea i have looking for a way to make my own lanyards and i think i just found it, thanks

[Nugburner420]

get stainless steal crimps instead of zip ties. plastic will decay over time...especially in saltwater

[hunzala92]

thanks for the vid. ingenious idea and a great way to recycle charging chords!

[Ibanezuser1991]

You might as well buy a rod leash for 10bucks and it will hold up longer and better than this. From what I think id rather spend a few bucks more than to risk losing a pole that can cost hundreds.

This vid shows a cheap and easy way but if you really value your pole that much then you might as well buy a rod leash. . . . not make one that could potentially break.

[Ibanezuser1991]

that is soo ghetto. . . . If a fish has the strength to take your rod than that flimsy thing isnt gonna help.

[fishyaker]

Who said it is to stop a fish from taking the rod? It is so you don't lose it overboard, primarily if you turtle your kayak, or during surf launches... Hense it is not "ghetto."

[fshnbrb]

Wow!!!! That is not very cool. Toast, all of these "How To's" are excellent stuff. You cover stuff for everyone from a novice to a seasoned veteran. Good job on this. One of my fishing bud's did this exact thing and they have held up for at least two seasons now.

[ASTROHOTROD]

Great Idea.

[pumkinbreath]

thank you veddy mucho...

[vbyaker]

How do the zip ties hold? I can't imagine they'd hold great... I used crimps, and covered them with shrink wrap tubing I had lying around just to clean them up a bit... and carabeeners work great... they clip right to the reel seat of spinning reels. I appreciate the idea though!

[Benjiman72391]

I like using carabeeners instead of those clips. And these little metal crimp things instead of zip ties.

[mreisma]

sweet invention

[damnerit]

thanks for the idea !!!! since i seen this i have adapted leashe's for both mine and the wife's yak's with dollar store phone cord's and mini carabiner clips ....

[tehzeebs82]

i saw the same thing in k mart for 1.99 dollars

[cotuzo33]

what reel is that

[danielmanocc]

its a type of flyfishing rod

[dvanbramer88]

if u think that is a fly rod u shouldnt even be watching fishing videos!

[VAFISHERMAN]

John - Did this as my first yak project. Took about 5 min. Great idea and presentation. Keep these ideas coming.

[irulepandorasbox]

YOU Fucking Rock man. Do you sell kits, or anything? Should if ya dont.

And to the guy who said ya got too much time on your hands, Thats BS. Ya got a bunch of creativity. And im sure Rain and Cold have something to do with it. (in seattle, i feel your pain)

[fishyaker]

Thanks bro! Thanks for the support! No kits though, I just LOVE thrift stores.

[VWFULL]

jajaja thaks men good idea..

[akhenatn]

man... I was looking for something like that, cool idea... going to try it

[wiiguyboy]

wow cool i am going to try that!!!

[bisbohemian]

Very cool idea! Thanks for sharing it in a fun & imaginative way :)

[Deathrow329]

5 star this helps out alot!! im new to this sport and on a tight budget so every penny counts!

thanks again!!

[woodkayaker]

Cool! For a variation on this idea, use velcro on one end. Spinning reels don't really have a place that the clip would work on. Nicely done, John! 5 stars! Check out my kayak fishing video - it's called "A Lotta Bull!", by Woodkayaker (That's me).

(My first kayak fishing video - please don't be too critical!)

[fishyaker]

Thanks Woodkayaker! I actually use velco on one end to make a paddle leash the same way.

[apt1]

way, way, WAY TOO MUCH TIME ON YOUR HANDS, JOHN!

(pretty good, though!)

[fishyaker]

Hey, it's raining outside anyway.

(Thanks Joe!)