Rod leashes, Plier leashes, etc - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

TheBoyScout · 02-18-2016, 01:33 PM

What's your guys favorite ways to secure your rods with leashes, bait tank, and other little tools in your kayak? I have a 2014 hobie outback

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CrazzyGar · 02-18-2016, 08:03 PM

I make mine on the cheap. 130# Dacron with a loop on both ends & a 99cent Store carabiner. Never have a problem. Saved me the only time I ever rolled @ LJ. I use this system for all poles, net, & gaff ect. Or U can spend a ton of & on store bought.

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Cbad Mike · 02-18-2016, 08:21 PM

I don't leash anything except pliers to my seat and my radio to my PFD. I use old telephone coil cord.

jorluivil · 02-18-2016, 09:04 PM

Go to the 2:10 mark and you'll see the best way to strap your rods

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bckXw5eE4Sk

King Saba · 02-18-2016, 09:53 PM

Phone cords, zip ties, electrical tubing, and some S-biners from Home Depot. Don't skimp on the Carabiners I say. A good leash can last a while.

2-Stix · 02-18-2016, 10:56 PM

i use 3 types. my fishing partner made some leashes out of weedwacker line. look it up on youtube. i use those for areas where i want a tighter shorter coil...mirage drive, saftey paddle, halibut bat and bait tank net. those all sit out of the way. i use the hobie rod leashes for all my rods where i can disconnect them fast. i use the hobie retractible leashes for my pliers & bait knife. i installed all stainless steel loops on my yak to lash it all down and clip to. my motto is "at any time i can flip and all is secured."
hope that helps...josh.

ctfphoto · 02-19-2016, 06:48 AM

Leashes are a PITA so I almost never use them. Yes I have lost rigs overboard. I would rather lose a rig once in a while then having to "deal" with leashes all the time.

Phishphood · 02-19-2016, 08:27 AM

I use the bungie style cords from casino loyalty programs for my rods and paddle. I use the coiled plastic version for my pliers. Just tie on one of those small carabineers. I tie a split ring around my rods and paddle using paracord for the biner to clip on to.

02-18-2016, 01:33 PM	#1
TheBoyScout Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Oceanside Posts: 115	Rod leashes, Plier leashes, etc What's your guys favorite ways to secure your rods with leashes, bait tank, and other little tools in your kayak? I have a 2014 hobie outback Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02-18-2016, 08:21 PM	#3
Cbad Mike Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Carlsbad Ca. Posts: 1,206	I don't leash anything except pliers to my seat and my radio to my PFD. I use old telephone coil cord. __________________ [SIGPIC]

02-18-2016, 09:04 PM	#4
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	Go to the 2:10 mark and you'll see the best way to strap your rods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bckXw5eE4Sk __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

02-18-2016, 08:03 PM	#2
CrazzyGar Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, Ca. Posts: 178	I make mine on the cheap. 130# Dacron with a loop on both ends & a 99cent Store carabiner. Never have a problem. Saved me the only time I ever rolled @ LJ. I use this system for all poles, net, & gaff ect. Or U can spend a ton of & on store bought. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02-18-2016, 09:53 PM	#5
King Saba Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: SGV Posts: 848	Phone cords, zip ties, electrical tubing, and some S-biners from Home Depot. Don't skimp on the Carabiners I say. A good leash can last a while.

02-18-2016, 10:56 PM	#6
2-Stix Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 376	i use 3 types. my fishing partner made some leashes out of weedwacker line. look it up on youtube. i use those for areas where i want a tighter shorter coil...mirage drive, saftey paddle, halibut bat and bait tank net. those all sit out of the way. i use the hobie rod leashes for all my rods where i can disconnect them fast. i use the hobie retractible leashes for my pliers & bait knife. i installed all stainless steel loops on my yak to lash it all down and clip to. my motto is "at any time i can flip and all is secured." hope that helps...josh.

02-19-2016, 06:48 AM	#7
ctfphoto Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 901	Leashes are a PITA so I almost never use them. Yes I have lost rigs overboard. I would rather lose a rig once in a while then having to "deal" with leashes all the time.

02-19-2016, 08:27 AM	#8
Phishphood Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 346	I use the bungie style cords from casino loyalty programs for my rods and paddle. I use the coiled plastic version for my pliers. Just tie on one of those small carabineers. I tie a split ring around my rods and paddle using paracord for the biner to clip on to.