How to attach a leash to a rod?

[dmrides]

I have a small stainless steel ring held on the rod with a double sided Velcro strap. It sits perfectly right above the rear hypalon and also works great on deckhand style rods. This is completely out of the way when casting and cranking.

Then I have a short bungee attached to each rod holder on the bait tank with a small plastic clip that attaches to the SS ring on the rod. It's a really clean simple system. Might not hold up with a fish on the line, but will keep the rods attached in the event of a roll.

I typically don't leash my rods in the rocket launchers (just when in the bait tank holders), though I do have some leashes for those. I use a bungee cord wrapped in paracord using some knot my grandad taught me back in the day that looks like a belt. I like this as it lays flat and straight when not in use and is not a coiled mess tangling up all my ish.