How to tie down gear

[stevie951]

Originally Posted by TheUnlucky

How do i tie down my rods? is tying down the same as leashing? Also where do i put my paddle when I'm fishing? do i just clip it to the side? And where do i keep my dolly after i launch?

I have kinda the same question, I see all you vets saying, "Store your gear before you launch," especially after seeing the vid of the yard sale/sabiki hooks in guys hand, ouch! :/ But in say my stealth 14', all my gear won't fit in the front hatch, do you guys just like bungee everything together before launching and lay it flat alongside where you sit?

[Dennis]

Originally Posted by stevie951

all my gear won't fit in the front hatch, do you guys just like bungee everything together before launching and lay it flat alongside where you sit?

I had a rod pod, but rarely used it. Instead, I'd use the rod pod straps to secure both the pod cover and my fishing rods. Rods down in front of me during every landing.

[Denis_Ruso]

I think the answer is very dependent on the type of kayak you have and rigging available. Some kayaks have inside the hull hatches where you can put the rods away.

In my case, I have a Cobra kayak which has a giant hatch into the hull. I am able to store all my gear and my rods inside. However recently I have been taking off the reels and putting them into a drybag before putting it inside the hull as it gets a little wet in there.(that's what she said)