Heading out Tuesday 1/11/11

[old_rookie]

Originally Posted by Jimmyz123

I want to go very badly I don't have my leashes yet for my rods in the event I tip. I guess I could lay them down like I would my paddle. I've been kicking around trying to go to La Jolla or do the bay thing. Believe me the tug on my heart is there.

I store my rods in the the hull through the rod pod. The milk crate in the back is bungieed down and has a lid.

Leashes: small diameter rope from HD with a carabiner clip - its only for the paddle, and not in the surf zone. While fishing I don't use any leashes on my rods.

I understand your timing constraints. I hate that. It isn't fun to keep checking the clock when you need to return.

[dsafety]

Jimmy, check out the innovations thread for some great ideas on how to make inexpensive and functional leashes from stuff you probably have in your garage.

I have adopted Fongman's great idea of using tarp tie-downs and have attached them to every rod holder on my yak. For about $6 you can have every rod except the one in your hand securely lashed down.

Bob

[Jimmyz123]

Originally Posted by dsafety

Jimmy, check out the innovations thread for some great ideas on how to make inexpensive and functional leashes from stuff you probably have in your garage.

I have adopted Fongman's great idea of using tarp tie-downs and have attached them to every rod holder on my yak. For about $6 you can have every rod except the one in your hand securely lashed down.

Bob

I love the Innovations page, I have gotten a lot of my ideas from there. As I was driving to dinner tonight I thought about the tarp tie-downs as you mentioned. I have a few of those I can use. I'm set, thanks for mentioning those.