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

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?

h-james · 03-25-2013, 05:44 PM

In answer to the question of how to make a turks head. I googled and youtube'd how to do the Turks head, and after a little practice I was able to put it together.
As far as the the loop goes, some things I learned from trial and error.
*the loop should be put in the knot once the knot had been formed and before the knot is tightened down.
*put the loop in at the starting point, (once tightened, it is impossible to put a loop in the formed knot)
*make sure to turn the Turks head loop towards the back side of the rod (again before the knot is tightened down). Once the turks head is tightened down it is nearly impossible to move.
Hope this helps,
James

dmrides · 03-25-2013, 06:20 PM

To further secure the loop in the turks head you can sew in a piece of thin line (like the line used for whip finishing dock lines) through the rope where the loop goes in and out. If that makes sense. It will never come apart.

03-25-2013, 06:56 AM	#1
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	#3
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.

03-25-2013, 03:33 PM	#4
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	#5
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?

03-25-2013, 05:44 PM	#6
h-james Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 51	In answer to the question of how to make a turks head. I googled and youtube'd how to do the Turks head, and after a little practice I was able to put it together. As far as the the loop goes, some things I learned from trial and error. the loop should be put in the knot once the knot had been formed and before the knot is tightened down. put the loop in at the starting point, (once tightened, it is impossible to put a loop in the formed knot) *make sure to turn the Turks head loop towards the back side of the rod (again before the knot is tightened down). Once the turks head is tightened down it is nearly impossible to move. Hope this helps, James

03-25-2013, 06:20 PM	#7
dmrides Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Point Loma Posts: 584	To further secure the loop in the turks head you can sew in a piece of thin line (like the line used for whip finishing dock lines) through the rope where the loop goes in and out. If that makes sense. It will never come apart.