DIY $3 Hobie Rod Leash

[steamroll]

So you spent all your money buying a new Hobie kayak and you have no funds left over for accessories? Fear not.

Introducing the $3 Hobie Rod Leash

Supplies:

2 ft of 1/4 Shockcord (bungee) - $0.90
1 - Bungee Terminal End - $1.00
1 - Bungee Clip and Collar - $1.05
1 - Piece of gum (needed something to make up the extra 5 cents)

Tools:

Screwdriver





Step 1 - Locate Rod Holder Cover



Step 2 - Remove Rod Holder Cover and Screw



Step 3 - Attach Bungee Terminal End to one end of the shock cord



Step 4 - Attach Clip and Collar to the other end of the shock cord



Step 5 - Your bungee should look like this



Step 6 - Attach Bungee Terminal End to the kayak using the same screw that you removed in step 2



Step 7 - Clip onto a rod and go fish

[deepdvr]

Nate...you're my hero.

[wiseguy]

Nice, clean and not to mention cheap set up! Thanks for the post.

[roadx]

should have my outback next weekend, this will come in handy. why not keep the cap?

[davedkins]

Whats the break strength on these guys? Luckily ive never gone over, from the boards experience are these more for flipping over or large fish insurance?

[tacmik]

I just want to know where you found gum for 5 cents?