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Author:  SHRED56 [ Wed Dec 28, 2011 8:58 pm ]
Post subject:  Rod leashes
As I venture back into kayak fishing I am reconsidering leashes. "Back in the day" I made my own from telephone cords, big snap swivels, copper crimps, shrink tube, and snap buckles.

Now I am leaning towards attaching a float to the bottom of the butt of the rod.
Somehow clipping it on during use and then un-clipping it during storage in a Pro Angler.

This could save on leashes everywhere (I plan on at least 4 rods per trip).

Any ideas to keep your rod and reel at least at least floating in case they slip from your grip?

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Author:  Jollymon [ Thu Dec 29, 2011 7:32 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Rod leashes
I still use the phone cords. It is just easier for me.
Author:  SteveLIBS [ Thu Dec 29, 2011 8:02 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Rod leashes
Phone cord? What's a phone cord? LOL
Author:  Guamaniac [ Thu Jan 26, 2012 8:57 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Rod leashes
I use old cell phone car charger cords (as I have plenty of them) and cinch them with 1/8" or 3/16" aluminum ferrules from HD or Lowes and pair them with Nite Ize S-biners.
Author:  Revo_1756 [ Thu Jan 26, 2012 3:17 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Rod leashes
I used the foam fishing rod floats as sold at Bass Pro Shops

http://www.basspro.com/Blakemore-Rod-Fl ... tname_link

Revo
Author:  WJdave [ Fri Jan 27, 2012 4:19 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Rod leashes
Revo_1756 wrote:
I used the foam fishing rod floats as sold at Bass Pro Shops

http://www.basspro.com/Blakemore-Rod-Fl ... tname_link

Revo

Revo how do you like those? I've been looking at doing something like those.
Author:  TDK [ Sat Jan 28, 2012 10:49 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Rod leashes
Revo_1756 wrote:
I used the foam fishing rod floats as sold at Bass Pro Shops

http://www.basspro.com/Blakemore-Rod-Fl ... tname_link

Revo



I'm not a big fan of rod leashes, but these floats look like a great option. I lost a spinning rod last year, luckily it was a less expensive older rig, but I don't want to take a chance of plopping one of my newer rigs into the drink. Do you use the 8"? Do they get in the way at all?
Author:  Hanover_Yakker [ Sun Jan 29, 2012 2:50 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Rod leashes
I actually do both theeash and float options. Make sure you know your rod's blank thickness for the float option. They come is two sizes. The rainbow pack of 3 floats is geared towards freshwater traditional blanks, not the thicker specialty blanks. The other variety I'd designed to handle heavier tackle. I also do the homemade leash option for additional protection and can unhooked the leash during the landing/fighting of the fish if I choose.
Author:  Revo_1756 [ Sat Feb 04, 2012 11:57 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Rod leashes
They work great for light tackle that I use for inshore fishing. The line can slip into the seam or snag on the velcro tie once in a while on a spinning reel but not too often if you are careful in keeping them tight and all the way back.
A thin strip of duct tape over the seam before lashing the velcro ties relieves the open seam situation.

A leash is most secure especially for heavy gear. Generally they are a fine option to a leash. I found the leash got in the way far more often.

Revo
Author:  smearnoff5100 [ Tue Mar 13, 2012 10:23 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Rod leashes
I carry a 250lb pull magnet in my kayak just in case...

I picked one up for $10 at harbor freight and attach my anchor line if I need to use it. So far I've rescued a stringer full of fish with it.
Author:  n2bassfishing [ Tue Mar 13, 2012 12:33 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Rod leashes
I'm just asking for trouble. I don't use either.
Author:  Grampa Spey [ Fri Mar 16, 2012 8:23 am ]
Post subject:  Re: I bought some new rod floats from Austin Kayak
I just got 3 of the larger ones from Austin Kayak. I added them to another order of stuff to retro my Pathfinder.

My neighbor will allow me to try them on my rods in her pool. My two handed Switch Fly rods with reels and lines would cost over a grand to replace. So I want to try them in a swimming pool before I try them on a river.

When, we bought our Oasis a couple of years ago, this neighbor had my wife put on her PFD and try it in her pool. My wife is not a strong swimmer. Under the mentoring of our neighbor, a former South Cal/San Diego area, life guard, my wife discovered her new PFD kept her afloat regardles of how she fell into the pool or was pushed by our neighbor. A few days, later we flipped the Oasis in a lake, and she ended up laughing after she found out that she still floated.

Revo_1756 wrote:
I used the foam fishing rod floats as sold at Bass Pro Shops

http://www.basspro.com/Blakemore-Rod-Fl ... tname_link

Revo
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