An inexpensive leash alternative
 

This looks like it would work well for a rod leash.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Jeff, I think 10 lbs might be a little light for a rod leash, but then again I could be wrong.

I like it!

Most reels are under 2 lbs. in weight and I would think the rods are about the same or lighter?

I think Mako is thinking if a fish pulled it out of a holder

I would think it is stronger than those homemade leashes made out of phone cords.

Don't worry the carabineer will rust out in a matter of days............

You can probably make something better for less.

If the equipment you are trying to protect is valuable, then don't go cheap on your leash. Your leash should be at least strong enough to keep your rod attached to your yak that is tumbling away in the surf.

If anyone knows ANYTHING about tumbling its the surf master himself.

http://www.amazon.com/Kryptonite-340...+lock+reminder

Get this instead. It's $1 more and made of solid wire. It also coils which you'd be surprised, but it help A LOT

Now that is more like it!!!!

That's pretty sweet!
I use jetski kill switch lanyards like this one.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/KAWASAKI-JET...ab2f77&vxp=mtr