What kind of leashes do you prefer?

[dbarnett66]

Do you prefer coil type or bungee type paddle leashes? Do any of you go out with out an emergency paddle? I plan to hit OEX on Saturday and by some supplies while they are 15% off.

I also decided on this paddle:
http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...ing-Ray/Detail

I know some of you advocate sending $$$$$ on the best paddle, but I was hoping to spread the money a little to get on the water faster.

Thanks in advance.

Danodog

[jorluivil]

Search for used first, if that road leads to a dead end visit OEX.

as far as leashes go here's what I have

Rod leash



Paddle Leash

The coil ones are less likely to get tangled in your reels when you're fighting a fish or just simply retrieving an iron. They are easy to store and don't tangle as easy. I would certainly suggest those.

As far as the paddle goes, I would suggest getting the Manta Ray over the String ray.

It has a wider blade with more Surface area. It weighs almost exactly the same and the price point is the same.

The rule of thumb when choosing a paddle is you want to match the kayak in width.

"many recreational kayaks are so wide that they need a little extra "oomph" in the paddle to make them perform well—especially when accelerating from a dead stop. "
http://www.roguepaddler.com/choose2.htm



AB Sting Ray Specs
Blade Surface Area:
87 sq.in.
Paddle Weight:
28.75 oz


AB Manta Ray Specs

Blade Surface Area:
104 sq.in.
Paddle Weight
29.5 oz


If I remember, you got an X-Factor? 33inches is a nice WIDE boat. You will definitely notice a difference.

Good luck, see you out there.
Neill

[wiredantz]

i use coil leashed, sabiki proof

[Biggameaddict]

I get car cell phone chargers and cut them then put on some small carabiners on each end. i use zip ties to secure the carbiners to the wire. theres an innovations post on it that i cant seem to find right now. its wayy better then spending 20$ a leash. i bought a lot f 15 car chargers off ebay for 8$ and the carabiners were 50 cents each for me but usually their about 1-2 $ each.

[dbarnett66]

This site is great. I assume that none of you have a back up or emergency paddle?

[wiredantz]

i don't, but one time my paddle broke and i had to paddle back about 2 miles with one paddle. PAIN IN THE BUTT

[Jimmyz123]

My paddle leash is an old dog leash, nothing fancy, but it works. I'm all about the DIY setups, but I have also learned that you can actually save money buying things that are already made.

Have fun at OEX shopping, there are some great items there I would love to buy.

As for a paddle don't break the bank on one, get something that is comfortable, and works for you. I paid $35 for the paddle I have off of Amazon and it works great. I do want to buy an AT paddle, but the one I have now will work until I can get the AT.

Have fun shopping.

[YakMedic]

Originally Posted by dbarnett66

This site is great. I assume that none of you have a back up or emergency paddle?

When I take out one of my paddle yaks, I always have a spare paddle stowed in the hatch. I had a paddle blade snap on me during a surf launch in the surf zone. I had to one blade canoe paddle past the breakers then pulled out my spare and was able to save the trip. Would have ruined by day especially after I drove 90 miles to where I wanted to fish.

[GregAndrew]

Here is what I am using for rod leashes. Plastic coated steel cable. Stretches to about 6 feet, returns to original shape quickly and does not absorb water. Much stronger than phone cords.