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

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.

StinkyMatt · 03-25-2013, 04:34 PM

Lots of cool ideas, thanks guys.

Greg, I have your leashes, just trying to find the "perfect" way to attach them.

Plastic zip ties are not it. I have seen enough of them fail to not want that option. Maybe two doubled up?

03-25-2013, 06:56 AM	#3
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	#5
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, 09:26 PM	#2
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	#6
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.

03-25-2013, 04:34 PM	#7
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Lots of cool ideas, thanks guys. Greg, I have your leashes, just trying to find the "perfect" way to attach them. Plastic zip ties are not it. I have seen enough of them fail to not want that option. Maybe two doubled up?