Best way to secure rods in the surf? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Jimmyz123 · 05-09-2012, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by LSmoot

Hey guys, I'm interested to see how you all secure your rods in the yak when launching through the surf. I'm trying to get my yak ready for my first trip through the surf, but not sure the best way to make sure the rod is secure in the kayak, and not at risk from falling our or breaking if for some reason the yak flips during launch. Thanks!

If you have the ability to store them below deck I would say that is the best way. If you don't have below deck storage for them you can also lay them down bundled together fixing something over the tips so that does not get messed up. If that's not an option then make sure you have very well secured leashes connected to ANYTHING you don't want going in the drink. Trust me you cannot have too many leashes.

LSmoot · 05-10-2012, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimmyz123

If you have the ability to store them below deck I would say that is the best way. If you don't have below deck storage for them you can also lay them down bundled together fixing something over the tips so that does not get messed up. If that's not an option then make sure you have very well secured leashes connected to ANYTHING you don't want going in the drink. Trust me you cannot have too many leashes.

Thanks. I'll probably end up laying them down and tying them to the yak somehow. Not enough room below I don't think.

ronbo613 · 05-10-2012, 04:21 PM

I have a Quest and go through surf all the time. Two or three 7' rods inside, no problem. You have to practice putting them in through the hatch.

dorado50 · 05-10-2012, 05:35 PM

a little commomn sense goes a long way.... i know you can figure it out!

jorluivil · 05-11-2012, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by dorado50

a little commomn sense goes a long way.... i know you can figure it out!

common sense and bungee cords, lots and lots of bungee cords

LSmoot · 05-11-2012, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ronbo613

I have a Quest and go through surf all the time. Two or three 7' rods inside, no problem. You have to practice putting them in through the hatch.

Huh, I tried once and they didn't seem to fit. I'll give it another shot.

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dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	a little commomn sense goes a long way.... i know you can figure it out!