Very Cool and Cost Effective way to make a Rod/ Paddle Leash

[M_Duong60]

All is explained in the video... going to make me a few of these very soon

[Fishinfool]

Nice, I wish I had one last week when I lost my favorite spinning rod!

[reel-em-in]

You can do the same procedure with very heavy monofiliment (ie 200lb) as well.

[Goody]

Cool video on DIY rod leash. Thanks for sharing.

[rob-kayak]

Ahhh yes... another good project for next week... and I have red trimmer line
to match my orange/yellow/red kayak.

Thanks for the tip !

[JKay]

Some good ideas, but I would make sure that you can readily cut the material if you dump and get tangled up in your leash. I know of one friend that had that exact scenario while fishing up off Cape Cod. The thicker trimmer line and heavier mono can be very difficult to cut. I just use 1/8" bungee cord to make my rod leashes. They cut very easily, but are strong enough to save your rig. Now if I could only get back to using the leashes.

[tufnik]

Thanks for sharing a great idea. But frankly, I think I prefer an easier option: stop by a thrift shop and pick up a coiled charger cable for 99 cents.

[M_Duong60]

Thanks for sharing a great idea. But frankly, I think I prefer an easier option: stop by a thrift shop and pick up a coiled charger cable for 99 cents.

True but where's the fun in that?

[tufnik]

True but where's the fun in that?

Yeah, I guess you're right. But I already have too much fun making PVC rod holders, yak cart, trough backing, yak bumper guards, tog rigs, camera mounting arms, FF wet well,.............

[M_Duong60]

Haha I have about 24 tog rigs tied with out the hooks just for the heck of it.