Tips on how to not lose things in the lake

[PhishLI]

On 5/31/2022 at 10:55 AM, Byang98120 said:

Recommendations for drybags

This one is great. About $60, but worth it. Seals at the flap with magnets and has a secondary velcro mechanic connection. Totally waterproof. Will float. I dumped my yak, so I know. Holds plenty of stuff beyond a phone. About 3" deep front to back. There's a loop in the back for a lanyard. I use the plastic springy type with a carabiner clip on each end. They're inexpensive for a 6 pack from amazon.

 

[NYWayfarer]

18 hours ago, PressuredFishing said:

I tie a string to a small hook hanger I glued to the back of my phone case when on a small yak, longterm to not loose stuff on a yak take maximum of two rods and a small backpack of stuff.  I absolutely cringe seeing guys with 4+ rods and have seen a few tip over even in calm conditions loosing half+ their equiptment. Bank fishing I only take one, if a new lake two maybe, kind of cracks me up seeing guys huffing 4+ rods on the bank ad well, then when they fish they put their rods down to cast and then when they move pick them all up again.

Bank fishing most times I carry 3 rods. Top water combo, something for fishing the middle column and a bottom fishing combo. 
 

I lean 2 against a tree or I have those rod holders you can stick in the dirt. It’s really not a big deal to carry them and it saves me time and line not having to cut and re-tie on different lures if I only had one rod. 

[BustedSwimbait]

I lost my pliers yesterday, that I had just bought the day before. I'll be buying some tethers to stop that from happening.

[casts_by_fly]

7 hours ago, Finessegenics said:

 

It's for a kayak. I'm more concerned of keeping them safe in case I ever flip. A tether and waterproof box should do the job though. 

yep. Just clip it off to any attachment point with a snap or rope. If you have tracks on the kayak all the better. 

[07Rapala]

Hey, I feel like I can actually provide information instead of asking for help for once!

 

Anyway, I have a QuadLock case for my phone. Basically its a system where the case can lock into a number of accessories mounts, and they also have a stick-on universal adaptor so you can use it with phones they don't make a case for, a tablet, etc.

I have a QuadLock clip on my PFD so I can just clip I there when not in use (I use it a lot for the lake map and photographing fish). And I have a small retractable tether attached to my phone and PFD.

I also have a QuadLock tripod mount attached to a YakAttack PanFish Portrait Pro (say that 5 times fast) camera mount, mounted forward in my boat. That way I can see the lake map hands free while I'm paddling or fishing, it could be used to take a photo of me and my fish as well, but I'm still figuring out the best position for that.

Basically, my phone is either always on a mount, or a tether, or both.

In the photo you can see, well, first and foremost the 18" smallie I caught during a quick after-dinner outing last night, and also the two tethers on front of my PDF, and you can just barely see the QuadLock clip in front of the bass's pelvic fins. I think I can get a better camera angle if I'm better prepared.

 

I'm still trying to work out the best way to secure a rod so I don't loose them all in the drink though. I have tried a home-made rod float and found it annoying. I feel like tethers for each rod would get messy quickly (and I only have 3).

 

[JoeAC2RE]

On 6/1/2022 at 5:14 AM, throttleplate said:

go to wallmart and get this, i use mine to keep lures in and have 4 of them for phone and other stuff.

I have theses as well. I fished the rough surf in Montauk NY. Keep them on my surf bag. They took a pounding and never leaked. I used them to hood my phone and keys. 

[Deleted account]

I know how to never loose anything while kayak fishing...

[Boomstick]

On 5/31/2022 at 11:10 AM, Finessegenics said:

Following this post because I am also looking for a case/bag like this for my phone, wallet and keys

Since I finally have a cell phone, I have been thinking about what I want to do with it or if I should continue locking them in my glovebox.

 

I was thinking I may get a small open dry box (maybe like this) and then stick it in the tray under my seat.

 

My keys go in the Bonafide SS127's dry pod, which isn't 100% dry but pretty close so good enough.

[Crow Horse]

Leash EVERYTHING. Paddle, rods, anything of value. Everything on my yak is leashed.

 

Check out the leashes here. NeverLost Leashes

I use these and they are very reasonable and I've had them for about 7 years without any issues.