How to attach a leash to a rod? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

h-james · 03-23-2013, 06:51 PM

Finally, I am able to make a contribution to the BWE! I had nothing to do one day, and discovered a turks head. Figured I would put a loop in it, and that was where I could attach my rod leash. Simple but effective and I get an additional spot to get a beeter hold of the rod.
James

03-24-2013, 03:32 AM

Less than $5 for a 20 pack at target/walmart ect. Usually in the appliance or automotive section. A small keyring works well.

Rob showed me these. They're meant to serve as reminders for when you put a disk lock on your motorcycle.
$5 on amazon. Coated steel cable and contracts to a very managable size, so they're not in the way. I use them on my game clips as well (notice the plural)

kixchad · 03-24-2013, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by h-james

Finally, I am able to make a contribution to the BWE! I had nothing to do one day, and discovered a turks head. Figured I would put a loop in it, and that was where I could attach my rod leash. Simple but effective and I get an additional spot to get a beeter hold of the rod.
James

Awesome.

FlyFishinYakr · 03-24-2013, 07:39 PM

That's an ingenious idea.

I was thinking about a way to put a loop on the end of my dikes to secure it to my yak. Never had to worry about it when on a boat but I'm more concerned about dropping things "over the side " in a Yak.

Thanks for sharing!
FFY.

TheBentRod · 03-24-2013, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by h-james

Finally, I am able to make a contribution to the BWE! I had nothing to do one day, and discovered a turks head. Figured I would put a loop in it, and that was where I could attach my rod leash. Simple but effective and I get an additional spot to get a beeter hold of the rod.
James

How do you tie this? I like this a lot. I currently have 2 methods. The new Penn reel clamps have a eye built into it. I use those on the rods without reel seats. But I would rather use this. Will this fit in the rod holder? I guess it depends on the rod thickness.

steveooo · 03-24-2013, 09:26 PM

Great thread & good to see some new ideas. That turkshead loop & the Kryptonite cable are both really cool ideas.

Okuma puts a pretty slick leash point on their kayak series of rods. I bet for $10 and a 6 pack, most guys that wrap custom rods would do the same on any existing rod...

maui jim · 03-25-2013, 06:56 AM

Large Split-ring attached to a large Owner barrell swivel , attach swivel to rod with 2 zip ties. attach leash to split-ring

PapaDave · 03-25-2013, 08:07 AM

I used to have a ring but it was always in the way so I did away with it all together. Here is my setup these days...

Biggameaddict · 03-25-2013, 03:08 PM

http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs...w#.UVDYr2t5mSM
I use these with a split ring in the hole or just straight to the hole. Pretty stron actually

GregAndrew · 03-25-2013, 03:33 PM

I use something similar to Papa's. Also coated steel cable. Quick clips have emergency whistles built in too.

03-25-2013, 06:56 AM	#7
maui jim Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cypress, CA Posts: 789	Large Split-ring attached to a large Owner barrell swivel , attach swivel to rod with 2 zip ties. attach leash to split-ring __________________

03-25-2013, 03:08 PM	#9
Biggameaddict The Kayak Peddler Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Hollywood Posts: 591	http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs...w#.UVDYr2t5mSM I use these with a split ring in the hole or just straight to the hole. Pretty stron actually __________________ Keep your rod close, your gaff closer, and your paddle on a leash.

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03-24-2013, 03:32 AM	#2
Drake Guest Posts: n/a	Less than $5 for a 20 pack at target/walmart ect. Usually in the appliance or automotive section. A small keyring works well. Rob showed me these. They're meant to serve as reminders for when you put a disk lock on your motorcycle. $5 on amazon. Coated steel cable and contracts to a very managable size, so they're not in the way. I use them on my game clips as well (notice the plural)

03-24-2013, 07:39 PM	#4
FlyFishinYakr Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nor Cal...30 min from Bodega/Tomales Bay, 1hr from Clear Lake, 2+ hr to Berryessa & the Delta Posts: 729	That's an ingenious idea. I was thinking about a way to put a loop on the end of my dikes to secure it to my yak. Never had to worry about it when on a boat but I'm more concerned about dropping things "over the side " in a Yak. Thanks for sharing! FFY.

03-24-2013, 09:26 PM	#6
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,922	Great thread & good to see some new ideas. That turkshead loop & the Kryptonite cable are both really cool ideas. Okuma puts a pretty slick leash point on their kayak series of rods. I bet for $10 and a 6 pack, most guys that wrap custom rods would do the same on any existing rod...

03-25-2013, 03:33 PM	#10
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	I use something similar to Papa's. Also coated steel cable. Quick clips have emergency whistles built in too.