[bazzoo]

in view of Perils loss, i dont want to deep six an ambassedeur reel and rod , what have you guys found to be the best way to leash a rod, and where is the best connection point to the kayak :? :? :? :?

 

[JD]

Hi Barry
I just bought a couple of boogie board wrist straps from Amart. I think they were around $7.00 each. I loop the rope end around the reel shaft(threadlines) and the velcro part is attached to my seat straps. I don't really like using them but it beats losing your rods etc. I also connect my plano waterproof lure box to the kayak using some of the thin green fishing cord.

John

 

[Guest]

Same story Boogie board leash from WhichWayMart $5 on sale, and it must work as I havent lost it yet.

 

[SharkNett]

Used to be some great home made stuff in the DIY section. Maybe some who have made them them can repost?

Rob.

 

[Peril]

I bought paddle leashes from Blue Earth in Drummoyne. The Pro Fisherman came with deck loops already in place for them

 

[Phoenix]

My rod leash is made of 50mm tubular webbing with shock cord insde. There is a velcro strap to attach to the rod, the other end is a loop of webbing. There is a buckle for quick-release.

 

[Ironsides]

Mine are made from sash cord, SS Clip and a noose knot. Cheap and easy to make.
They work, second time out I turned the yak over and my rod and reel were safe :!:

 

[Ironsides]

bigbazoo, sorry I forgot, clipped to the safety line next to the seat, I can move the rod from the rear holders to the front with line to spare. Still experimenting.

Ian

 

[justcrusin]

Mines a lot cheaper, just got some orange line only about 2-3mm and cut off about 1.5m, tied a bow line around the reel and rod and tie a bow line on the grab line of the yak.

Cheers Dave

 

[Ironsides]

I agree with justcruisin32, no need for the SS Clip ( I just had one spare)
A loop and a noose knot is all that is required.

 

[Polar]

Also can try some 3-4mm shock cording and shock cord olives - will post some pics when I get around to making them.

 

[bazzoo]

Thanks guys , Richard i would be keen to see the photos of the shockcord ones

 

[Dodge]

Just a light nylon cord with loops at each end [100lb bs]

 

[PhilipL]

Bunnings, camping, disposal stores all sell chord in one form or another. They also sell plastic and metal snap/ hook ends you can use in combo with loop ends. Doing it this way, you can make leashes for around 1.50-2.00 each

Just another thought, if you have an anchor trolley setup down the side, you can snap on the leash so you can run your gear front and back without chord length restrictions.

 

[troppo]

Like Dodge and Ian, I just use a simple set up. Sash cord (venetian blind cord), about 1.5 m. Bought a pack of 'c' clips (spring loaded) from Warehouse for elcheapo. Clip cord to seat tie-on point beside where I sit, tie to rod butt below reel using clove hitch and a few half hitches (check em as they can come loose), cord tends to dangle overboard in water but have never had any problems.

 

[JW]

All good suggestions, all I have to add:

I don’t like anything near the reel that could tangle, so……….

I create an anchor point at the very butt of the rod using a 5cm piece of venetian blind cord with knots at each end. I attach this to the end of the rod using those plastic self locking straps (like a hose clamp, not sure what they are called, cost about $2 for 100 of em). See crappy pic. Does not damage gear and is very strong (easy to cut off if you don’t want it anymore). The knots stop the cord slipping under the plastic locking strap. I use light venetion blind cord with a small clip to attach to the anchor point on the rod….easy. I will cast lures all day and not even know the rod is tethered.

 

[JW]

Forgot to mention that the reason I use venetian blind cord and a small clip (actually use a snap swivel, but could tie directly) is so the rod but will still fit in rod holders etc. If the rod butt is already a tight fit in the rod holder this may not work for you.