Leash question - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

finyak · 08-20-2012, 06:37 PM

Should the leash hold the rods in tight to the rod holder or should it be loose so the rods breakaway in case of rollover?

Thanks,Finyak

lowprofile · 08-20-2012, 06:57 PM

they are usually about 3ft or more, coiled or bungie style so they extend to be used and contract so they're out of the way when the rod is in the holder. never unleash your rod, make it long enough so you can fish it.

MrM · 08-20-2012, 07:00 PM

I leave mine loose. That way if I roll in a shallow area theres a chance the pole will fall out of the holder and not break, otherwise if it's in the holder and makes contact, the 80lb yak will snap it for sure. They are always connected, even while fishing.

TJones · 08-20-2012, 07:22 PM

i use to keep mine loose , until one of the pros tightened them up with a knot. the bad thing about having them loose is, in the event of a roll , you will have one hell of a cluster fudge with four rods flying out three or four feet, wrapping around in knots. and as far as on the water i keep them leashed down except the rod you are using and also your jig stick. when the time arises , you need to be able to grab jig stick and fire away without a leash hindering you or getting in the way. my reels are not cheap by any means, and the last thing i wan't to do is donate one, but having a leash on the rod you are using just gets in the way . just don't let a dog flip you , and don't drop reel or roll in open water. if you do rollout , don't let reel go.

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jimbo · 08-20-2012, 07:35 PM

Unleash ur rods when fishing!
Not sure bout ur actual q but seems like most leashes hav few feet.
In few times I've tested mine they did their job.

I think if they didn't hav nuf to come out I may hav snapped my rods.

finyak · 08-21-2012, 03:16 PM

Thanks guys.

mtnbykr2 · 08-21-2012, 03:21 PM

My rods are leashed only during surf launches and rollovers, I mean landings...
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08-20-2012, 06:37 PM	#1
finyak Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 332	Leash question Should the leash hold the rods in tight to the rod holder or should it be loose so the rods breakaway in case of rollover? Thanks,Finyak

08-20-2012, 06:57 PM	#2
lowprofile #1 on fishstick's hitlist Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,478	they are usually about 3ft or more, coiled or bungie style so they extend to be used and contract so they're out of the way when the rod is in the holder. never unleash your rod, make it long enough so you can fish it. __________________ MLPA- My Largest Poaching Area

08-20-2012, 07:00 PM	#3
MrM Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: The Matrix Posts: 643	I leave mine loose. That way if I roll in a shallow area theres a chance the pole will fall out of the holder and not break, otherwise if it's in the holder and makes contact, the 80lb yak will snap it for sure. They are always connected, even while fishing. __________________ -Kevin

08-20-2012, 07:22 PM	#4
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	don't roll i use to keep mine loose , until one of the pros tightened them up with a knot. the bad thing about having them loose is, in the event of a roll , you will have one hell of a cluster fudge with four rods flying out three or four feet, wrapping around in knots. and as far as on the water i keep them leashed down except the rod you are using and also your jig stick. when the time arises , you need to be able to grab jig stick and fire away without a leash hindering you or getting in the way. my reels are not cheap by any means, and the last thing i wan't to do is donate one, but having a leash on the rod you are using just gets in the way . just don't let a dog flip you , and don't drop reel or roll in open water. if you do rollout , don't let reel go..

08-20-2012, 07:35 PM	#5
jimbo Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: san diego Posts: 97	Live a little Unleash ur rods when fishing! Not sure bout ur actual q but seems like most leashes hav few feet. In few times I've tested mine they did their job. I think if they didn't hav nuf to come out I may hav snapped my rods. __________________ that's why they call it fishing

08-21-2012, 03:16 PM	#6
finyak Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 332	Thanks guys.

08-21-2012, 03:21 PM	#7
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	My rods are leashed only during surf launches and rollovers, I mean landings... .......... __________________