How To Secure Your Rod From Sinking To The Depths

[SoCalEDC]

Originally Posted by daperrin

Hey all. I usually tie my rods with bungee material to my kayak. I really hate that as the bungee gets tangled on everything. I have see others on videos with what looks like 'pool noodle' material around the base of the rod. Is that what people are doing besides tying them down? Any other tricks?
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Thanks.

I use the pool noodle ,method. i just went to target got a couple of pool noodles and then got some velcro strips from any hardware store (typically for bundling cables together) and attached the length of foam to the rod between guide one and the front of the reel

[daperrin]

Thanks guys. I have some pool noodles in the garage. I'll give that method a try.

[Jkfishing]

I use the same method Home Depot pipe insulation (nice and clear) and use duck tape or zip ties. I dropped my rod and reel in the water twice already and it was floating next to my kayak. I put it in all my rods for kayaking and fishing off my sea doo. One less thing to worry about and no more rod leashes tangled.