An inexpensive leash alternative - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

buddha · 12-01-2013, 02:08 PM

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

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

makobob · 12-01-2013, 02:12 PM

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

ful-rac · 12-01-2013, 02:17 PM

I like it!

buddha · 12-01-2013, 02:20 PM

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

12-01-2013, 02:40 PM

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

buddha · 12-01-2013, 02:46 PM

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

dorado50 · 12-01-2013, 02:58 PM

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

jorluivil · 12-01-2013, 03:02 PM

You can probably make something better for less.

GregAndrew · 12-01-2013, 03:04 PM

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.

jorluivil · 12-01-2013, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregAndrew

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.

12-01-2013, 03:27 PM

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

makobob · 12-01-2013, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drake

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!!!!

BrokeLoser · 12-01-2013, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drake

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

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

12-01-2013, 02:08 PM	#1
buddha Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: chula vista Posts: 907	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

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makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	Jeff, I think 10 lbs might be a little light for a rod leash, but then again I could be wrong. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

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ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	I like it! __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

12-01-2013, 03:02 PM	#8
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,855	You can probably make something better for less. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

12-01-2013, 02:20 PM	#4
buddha Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: chula vista Posts: 907	Most reels are under 2 lbs. in weight and I would think the rods are about the same or lighter?

12-01-2013, 02:40 PM	#5
Drake Guest Posts: n/a	I think Mako is thinking if a fish pulled it out of a holder

12-01-2013, 02:46 PM	#6
buddha Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: chula vista Posts: 907	I would think it is stronger than those homemade leashes made out of phone cords.

12-01-2013, 02:58 PM	#7
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	Don't worry the carabineer will rust out in a matter of days............

12-01-2013, 03:04 PM	#9
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	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.