DIY yakking leashes

[addicted2sp33d]

Originally Posted by Jimmyz123

I personally love this method of leash building.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltC7lue2Mx0

Johns a good guy and has taught me how to save a lot of money on Kayak supplies.

Be wary of using ZIP ties where you could be putting your hands - I've received my fair share of nasty ZIP tie cuts from the sharp edge left when cutting off the tag.

[socal.beach.bum]

Originally Posted by addicted2sp33d

Be wary of using ZIP ties where you could be putting your hands - I've received my fair share of nasty ZIP tie cuts from the sharp edge left when cutting off the tag.

I file down edges to avoid that exact problem.

[User name]

Originally Posted by addicted2sp33d

Be wary of using ZIP ties where you could be putting your hands - I've received my fair share of nasty ZIP tie cuts from the sharp edge left when cutting off the tag.

Try coating the zip ties with liquid electrical tape.

[King Saba]

Originally Posted by socal.beach.bum

I just picked up a bunch of used cell phone car chargers on eBay (50 for $10)

A couple of clips and zip ties, and I'm good to go. Less effort to make and works just as good.

True, but the finish at the Zip ties are as smooth in comparison to a clip. Personal preference I suppose. What sold it for me was the compact aspect of this design.

Originally Posted by sharjak

I wonder how it would hold up to extended UV exposure. Might get brittle.

Yeah I would think so too, but making a few more every now and then wouldn't be that much trouble. I probably would use a thicker line for the paddle.

Originally Posted by addicted2sp33d

Holy Crap!

I have miles of that stuff for my edger! Even if they deteriorate after a while, it would be so much cheaper to make a new one!

Lol do it!

Originally Posted by yak-fishing-socal

For my paddle leash I used an old boogie board leash I had laying around..I don't use rod leashes they get in the way but all my rods have floats on them..

I would use one of those too. But, alas, I do not own one.

[bosshoss]

Made some homemade leashes too. Used Zip ties and melted the clipped ends down with a lighter.....

[619-SWIM-DOG]

I scored a hand full of boogie board leashes they work great.

[Batmann]

I have made leashes using the instructions on the link below. One trip to the swap meet will yield some good car chargers. I found the Nextel branded ones to be of the highest quality. I wrapped the loops with a thin strip of tape then heat shrunk the ends to prevent slipping.

http://palmettokayakfishing.blogspot...k-fishing.html

[Jimmyz123]

Originally Posted by addicted2sp33d

Be wary of using ZIP ties where you could be putting your hands - I've received my fair share of nasty ZIP tie cuts from the sharp edge left when cutting off the tag.

Been there done that. Good warning advice.

[RedSledTeam]

Leaving a tag-end on a zip-tie is not up to Mil-specs. Just trim your zip-ties with a knife until it is flush with no tag end to cut you.