Super User J Francho Posted April 5, 2019 Super User Posted April 5, 2019 Hobie Kayak Leash looks like the best option out there. At $20, it seems like a no brainer for our expensive bass rigs. 1 Quote
Allaroundfishing Posted April 5, 2019 Posted April 5, 2019 When people bring up not wanting to spend money on tethers saying "oh well i always have it in my hand or in reach" I just think why not spend the $20 bill and save several hundred, rather than kick yourself if you capsize or have a mishap. It must take a certain mindset to be that way ?♂️. 1 Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted April 5, 2019 Super User Posted April 5, 2019 Even though I'm in a canoe with stabilizers to prevent capsizing - I invested in tethers for my rods, tackle bags and what-not. Better safe than sorry. 2 Quote
IgotWood Posted April 5, 2019 Posted April 5, 2019 I hate leashes. But they have saved me a few thousand dollars. I only leash my rods when I am on the ocean and the rods are in a rod holder. And I made a dozen of them for about $20 using 550 cord. 3 Quote
YoTone Posted April 5, 2019 Posted April 5, 2019 I fish a lot on standing on my kayak so i Id rather get those float attachments. 2 Quote
Super User NYWayfarer Posted April 5, 2019 Super User Posted April 5, 2019 A must have IMO. I used to think it wouldn't happen to me, until it did. A $200 setup slipped right out of my hands. Luckily I was able to retrieve it but I ordered some leashes right after that trip. 2 Quote
Tizi Posted April 5, 2019 Posted April 5, 2019 Must have in my opinion. Even though the rigs I use in my yak are older model stuff, I still don't want to lose them in the bottom of the lake! I thought it would not be a problem, until I lost one. I usually bring 3 set ups with me, the 2 that I am not using are leashed. I don't leash the one I am using, should I? Quote
kjfishman Posted April 5, 2019 Posted April 5, 2019 58 minutes ago, Tizi said: Must have in my opinion. Even though the rigs I use in my yak are older model stuff, I still don't want to lose them in the bottom of the lake! I thought it would not be a problem, until I lost one. I usually bring 3 set ups with me, the 2 that I am not using are leashed. I don't leash the one I am using, should I? Yes, I learned the hard way. 1 Quote
Harold Scoggins Posted April 5, 2019 Posted April 5, 2019 7 hours ago, J Francho said: Hobie Kayak Leash looks like the best option out there. At $20, it seems like a no brainer for our expensive bass rigs. Been there, done that, donated a $350 outfit to Davey Jones chest. After that I acquired several Hobie rod leashes. Quote
Smalls Posted April 6, 2019 Posted April 6, 2019 I agree, rod leashes are a must. But you don’t need to spend $20 on em, either ? 1 Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted April 6, 2019 Super User Posted April 6, 2019 2 minutes ago, Smalls said: I agree, rod leashes are a must. But you don’t need to spend $20 on em, either ? Definitely not. Got a set of 12 for $10 on Amazon. They seem to be enough to keep me from losing things haphazardly, though I might upgrade them over the course of time for more durable ones. 1 Quote
Smalls Posted April 6, 2019 Posted April 6, 2019 2 hours ago, MN Fisher said: Definitely not. Got a set of 12 for $10 on Amazon. They seem to be enough to keep me from losing things haphazardly, though I might upgrade them over the course of time for more durable ones. Even the Yak Gear ones are cheaper at 3 for $12. And I can’t imagine them breaking for any reason Quote
Super User N Florida Mike Posted April 6, 2019 Super User Posted April 6, 2019 Lost 1 rod ever , when fishing out of my bass hunter. It was a nice quantam casting outfit. Got back to the dock before I realized it was gone. At least I know what lake it's in . Quote
Super User flyfisher Posted April 6, 2019 Super User Posted April 6, 2019 I'll pass on the rod tethers myself. Maybe if i fished ocean or something i would use them but for me, i'll pass on having another thing to get in my way or get tangled in should i flip. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted April 7, 2019 Author Super User Posted April 7, 2019 How do the leashes with a D clamp and split ring work? Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted April 7, 2019 Super User Posted April 7, 2019 For me... Rods: I'll be installing eye-screws into the butt end of the rods and other eye-screws to the panel the rod-holders will be mounted to. The split rings go on the panel screws, the D-Ring clips to the rod ends. When I pull a rod, unclip, then clip to another leash that's attached to my PFD. Other gear: Eye-screws in various places with the D-Ring clipped to the tool/bag. Quote
Super User Angry John Posted April 7, 2019 Super User Posted April 7, 2019 I rather tether them in when not In use and hold the one i am fishing. If I'm on the move or trawling then a leash would be warranted. How you fish has a big impact on what system is needed. Any rod not in use should be restrained some way. Quote
Super User NYWayfarer Posted April 8, 2019 Super User Posted April 8, 2019 22 hours ago, J Francho said: How do the leashes with a D clamp and split ring work? I wondered that as well. I use the D clap and split rings on my pliers and scissors. Don't like the idea of modifying my rods in any way. 21 hours ago, Angry John said: I rather tether them in when not In use and hold the one i am fishing. If I'm on the move or trawling then a leash would be warranted. How you fish has a big impact on what system is needed. Any rod not in use should be restrained some way. The one I was holding was the one I lost 1 Quote
Hawkeye21 Posted April 8, 2019 Posted April 8, 2019 I just lost my first rod ever fishing down in Louisiana. Was one of my more expensive ones too. 1 Quote
Super User J Francho Posted April 8, 2019 Author Super User Posted April 8, 2019 Not putting screw eyes into my rods. 4 Quote
Subaqua Adinterim Posted April 8, 2019 Posted April 8, 2019 I'm definitely not attaching screw in eyelets either. I'm just using a small piece of copper pipe insulation on the rods that are idle in the kayak and taking it off the one I'm using; or if a spilt grip which I mostly use, just a small piece at the end split. No tether for me on my rods or paddle. I think a global moderator on this site(can't remember who), warned about the possibility of getting tangled up in tethers in the event of a flip over. If someone likes the idea of a tether; then the Hobie product or something similar should work for you, so go for it. Quote
Super User Choporoz Posted April 8, 2019 Super User Posted April 8, 2019 On 4/6/2019 at 8:26 AM, flyfisher said: I'll pass on the rod tethers myself. Maybe if i fished ocean or something i would use them but for me, i'll pass on having another thing to get in my way or get tangled in should i flip. That was my reaction when I read this thread the other day. Never lost a rod... even when I flipped once, in the Shenandoah. Coincidentally, yesterday, I snagged one of my favored combos on the backswing with a crankbait. (New yak this year....I never had rod holders angled out before.) Tossed the rod right in the drink....somehow, I was able to reach over and grab the tip as it was going down, in apparent slow motion. I may have to rethink my position on leashes (that was very nearly a $350 mistake)....or maybe just avoid using the 'outrigger' holders....or most likely, be more careful. Quote
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