How to attach a leash to a rod?
 

How do you attach a rod leash to a rod?


I have some very big, obtrusive leashes. Trying to find a way to have a very small attachment point.


Thanks for sharing.

Split ring, a zip tie and a tiny carabiner

Here's mine

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Thats exactly what I do...small key ring, plactic zip-tie and a tiny carabiner.

I have a small stainless steel ring held on the rod with a double sided Velcro strap. It sits perfectly right above the rear hypalon and also works great on deckhand style rods. This is completely out of the way when casting and cranking.

Then I have a short bungee attached to each rod holder on the bait tank with a small plastic clip that attaches to the SS ring on the rod. It's a really clean simple system. Might not hold up with a fish on the line, but will keep the rods attached in the event of a roll.

I typically don't leash my rods in the rocket launchers (just when in the bait tank holders), though I do have some leashes for those. I use a bungee cord wrapped in paracord using some knot my grandad taught me back in the day that looks like a belt. I like this as it lays flat and straight when not in use and is not a coiled mess tangling up all my ish.

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

Less than $5 for a 20 pack at target/walmart ect. Usually in the appliance or automotive section. A small keyring works well.
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Rob showed me these. They're meant to serve as reminders for when you put a disk lock on your motorcycle.
$5 on amazon. Coated steel cable and contracts to a very managable size, so they're not in the way. I use them on my game clips as well (notice the plural)
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use smaller leashes.

http://palmettokayakfishing.blogspot...k-fishing.html

Awesome.

That's an ingenious idea. :notworthy:
I was thinking about a way to put a loop on the end of my dikes to secure it to my yak. Never had to worry about it when on a boat but I'm more concerned about dropping things "over the side " in a Yak. :mad:
Thanks for sharing!
FFY.

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.

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...

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Large Split-ring attached to a large Owner barrell swivel , attach swivel to rod with 2 zip ties. attach leash to split-ring

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...

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

I use something similar to Papa's. Also coated steel cable. Quick clips have emergency whistles built in too.

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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?

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

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.

Here's a turkshead with leash loop I did for my light pole awhile back. I just tied the ends together after tightening it down. A few drops of superglue and a coat of spar urethane seals it all up. Has held up great since.

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