pool noodles and random question - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

sasha · 12-12-2011, 06:48 PM

I seen the pool noodles at big 5 and Lowes...
Thats a great idea to hook your self up to the kayak... Heck i can beat a rock to the bottom of the ocean with my swimming prowress. What would be a good length for the leash???

StinkyMatt · 12-12-2011, 07:42 PM

As usual I don't know jack.

A long time ago I saw some TV show that talked about the dangers of using a leash to attach oneself to a watercraft.

Do some research, a lot of it. I remember something about a quick release on both ends of the leash AND a knife on your PFD.

jimbo · 12-12-2011, 08:03 PM

If wind/current strong nough to b faster than u can swim, likely to drown. Even being pulled super slow at wierd angle can b catastrophic If ur arm or neck gets tangled ud nvr reach a quick release. Don't do it. Carry VHF or epirb in pocket of PDF n wear it. That is ur best bet if uget separated on ur own.

sasha · 12-13-2011, 09:15 AM

Thanks guys i do have a VHF with me and it is leashed to my PFD. Also have a knife on me as well. Maybe i should start a new thread..

12-12-2011, 08:03 PM	#3
jimbo Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: san diego Posts: 97	Don't leash urself If wind/current strong nough to b faster than u can swim, likely to drown. Even being pulled super slow at wierd angle can b catastrophic If ur arm or neck gets tangled ud nvr reach a quick release. Don't do it. Carry VHF or epirb in pocket of PDF n wear it. That is ur best bet if uget separated on ur own. __________________ that's why they call it fishing

12-12-2011, 06:48 PM	#1
sasha Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 275	I seen the pool noodles at big 5 and Lowes... Thats a great idea to hook your self up to the kayak... Heck i can beat a rock to the bottom of the ocean with my swimming prowress. What would be a good length for the leash???

12-12-2011, 07:42 PM	#2
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	As usual I don't know jack. A long time ago I saw some TV show that talked about the dangers of using a leash to attach oneself to a watercraft. Do some research, a lot of it. I remember something about a quick release on both ends of the leash AND a knife on your PFD.

12-13-2011, 09:15 AM	#4
sasha Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 275	Thanks guys i do have a VHF with me and it is leashed to my PFD. Also have a knife on me as well. Maybe i should start a new thread..