Kayak Fishing Rod Leash: Episode 1

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phartattack - 10 years ago

I went to the DOLLAR TREE and bought a dog leash!
Actually, I bought 5 to leash my rods, grippers, pliers...etc.
Oh yeah and they matched my KAYAK!
PROBLEM SOLVED!
5 leashes for $5

jon moore - 11 years ago

Thats cool. forgot about the moby remix too.

yakman619 - 12 years ago

Where do you get the velcro? How do you secure it to the leash?

rhey simon - 12 years ago

great job. You should place shrink tube at the end to give it a pro look. But other then that good job.

Paul Bumgardner - 13 years ago

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

rubadux - 13 years ago

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.

Nooby Vapor - 13 years ago

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//

Andrea Futó - 14 years ago

Thanks

nipzilla - 14 years ago

buy a floating fishing rod designed for kayak fishing at Bass Pro Shop. they have all sizes and they float. no drama.

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rlinn78 - 14 years ago

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

Thom Mattauch - 15 years ago

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.

fishyaker - 15 years ago

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."

ASTROHOTROD - 15 years ago

Great Idea.

pumkinbreath - 15 years ago

thank you veddy mucho...

dvanbramer88 - 15 years ago

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

mreisma - 16 years ago

sweet invention

damnerit - 16 years ago

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 ....

cotuzo33 - 16 years ago

what reel is that

VAFISHERMAN - 16 years ago

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

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fishyaker - 16 years ago

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

irulepandorasbox - 16 years ago

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)

Jimmy Erazo - 16 years ago

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

Roy Samaniego - 17 years ago

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

fishyaker - 17 years ago

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

woodkayaker - 17 years ago

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 - 17 years ago

Hey, it's raining outside anyway. (Thanks Joe!)