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Old 12-15-2014, 02:37 AM   #1
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DIY yakking leashes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwGAkC4o_xY

Ever since I got my yak I've been adding all kinds of crap to it and during my quest to create a fishing machine I stumbled across this video. I'll be working on these leashes soon.
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Old 12-15-2014, 07:11 AM   #2
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I just picked up a bunch of used cell phone car chargers on eBay (50 for $10)

A couple of clips and zip ties, and I'm good to go. Less effort to make and works just as good.
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Old 12-15-2014, 08:04 AM   #3
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I wonder how it would hold up to extended UV exposure. Might get brittle.
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Old 12-15-2014, 09:51 AM   #4
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Holy Crap!

I have miles of that stuff for my edger! Even if they deteriorate after a while, it would be so much cheaper to make a new one!
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Old 12-17-2014, 02:11 AM   #5
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I wonder how it would hold up to extended UV exposure. Might get brittle.
That's the first thing I thought of when I thought of buying/making rod leashes. Every leash I own I bought on eBay and all have spectra/wire cores. The ones that don't need to be coiled I made from marine grade cord (aka 60# Rod Butt cord).
SoCal.B.B. HAD A REALLY GOOD Idea (THANKS)! I have a bunch of old BB phone plugs I never got rid of that I could use for some small leashes (for bait nets and for a leash for my YakAttack light poles etc.)
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Old 12-17-2014, 09:45 AM   #6
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I just picked up a bunch of used cell phone car chargers on eBay (50 for $10)

A couple of clips and zip ties, and I'm good to go. Less effort to make and works just as good.

I've been using variations using a coiled cell phone charger. I don't like the big clips connecting to the rod/reel. I found stainless steel key chain that has about 7 of these SS clips for about $5.

They are small and much easier on the hands while using the rod/reel. I keep the small rope loop around the rod near the reel clamp. It's loose but secures the rod/reel. The small SS clip to the rope on the rod/reel and the other brass connected to the kayak.



The oldest leash is about 4 years. I'm sure it won't hold 40 lbs of pressure but works great to protect knives, plyers, rods, etc. from falling to the bottom of the ocean.
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Old 12-15-2014, 11:10 AM   #7
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For my paddle leash I used an old boogie board leash I had laying around..I don't use rod leashes they get in the way but all my rods have floats on them..
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Old 12-15-2014, 11:22 AM   #8
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PS is that the guy from home alone...


I didn't know he got into kayak fishing. sweet!
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Old 12-15-2014, 01:11 PM   #9
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I personally love this method of leash building.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltC7lue2Mx0

Johns a good guy and has taught me how to save a lot of money on Kayak supplies.
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Old 12-15-2014, 01:28 PM   #10
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I personally love this method of leash building.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltC7lue2Mx0

Johns a good guy and has taught me how to save a lot of money on Kayak supplies.
Be wary of using ZIP ties where you could be putting your hands - I've received my fair share of nasty ZIP tie cuts from the sharp edge left when cutting off the tag.
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Old 12-15-2014, 01:52 PM   #11
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Be wary of using ZIP ties where you could be putting your hands - I've received my fair share of nasty ZIP tie cuts from the sharp edge left when cutting off the tag.
I file down edges to avoid that exact problem.
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Be wary of using ZIP ties where you could be putting your hands - I've received my fair share of nasty ZIP tie cuts from the sharp edge left when cutting off the tag.
Try coating the zip ties with liquid electrical tape.
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Old 12-15-2014, 07:59 PM   #13
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I just picked up a bunch of used cell phone car chargers on eBay (50 for $10)

A couple of clips and zip ties, and I'm good to go. Less effort to make and works just as good.
True, but the finish at the Zip ties are as smooth in comparison to a clip. Personal preference I suppose. What sold it for me was the compact aspect of this design.

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I wonder how it would hold up to extended UV exposure. Might get brittle.
Yeah I would think so too, but making a few more every now and then wouldn't be that much trouble. I probably would use a thicker line for the paddle.
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Holy Crap!

I have miles of that stuff for my edger! Even if they deteriorate after a while, it would be so much cheaper to make a new one!
Lol do it!

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For my paddle leash I used an old boogie board leash I had laying around..I don't use rod leashes they get in the way but all my rods have floats on them..
I would use one of those too. But, alas, I do not own one.
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Be wary of using ZIP ties where you could be putting your hands - I've received my fair share of nasty ZIP tie cuts from the sharp edge left when cutting off the tag.
Been there done that. Good warning advice.
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Old 12-17-2014, 03:52 PM   #15
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Leaving a tag-end on a zip-tie is not up to Mil-specs. Just trim your zip-ties with a knife until it is flush with no tag end to cut you.
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