pool noodles and random question - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

eertkao · 12-11-2011, 12:10 AM

Hey guys/gals,

I'm a new kayak owner and I've been looking for somewhere/anywhere that sells pool noodles to use on my roof rack. The problem is, no one seems to sell them in the winter time so I'd like to know if anyone knows of a store that sells them this time of year.

ALSO, I was thinking about my future kayak fishing adventures and thought about rod leashes and paddle leashes and "what if a kayak angler lost his/her kayak...would you need a kayak leash so your kayak and all your gear don't drift away? I know this probably sounds dumb (and believe me it sounds dumb to me too) but I'd like to hear some thoughts

JeffB · 12-11-2011, 12:14 AM

I just bought a pool noodle at the lowes in santee outside in the home pond area

Chuck D · 12-11-2011, 07:42 AM

Yea you would need a kayak leash if you can't swim. However if you can't swim I would suggest another sport. Just a safety precaution.

William Novotny · 12-11-2011, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck D

Yea you would need a kayak leash if you can't swim. However if you can't swim I would suggest another sport. Just a safety precaution.

haha x2

lowprofile · 12-11-2011, 02:23 PM

if you leash yourself to your yak because of strong current or wind or whatever, DO NOT use it while launching or landing in the surf.

GregAndrew · 12-11-2011, 02:41 PM

I agree with Low, you could use a leash in high wind and current conditions where you might not be able to catch up to your yak when separated. But do not attach it until you are clear of the surf zone.

eertkao · 12-11-2011, 03:59 PM

got it

Thanks guys

FlyFishinYakr · 12-12-2011, 03:48 PM

AS far as where to buy noodles at this time of year, you might want to try Big Lots, or maybe Wal-Mart.
Just my .02
FFY

jorluivil · 12-12-2011, 05:23 PM

I bought some at sports authority but it was in the summer time.

If you can't swim please make sure you're wearing your pfd at all time. I would also suggest you take up some swimming lessons

brotherp · 12-12-2011, 06:26 PM

I thought i saw some pool noodles at the 99 cent store about a month ago

sasha · 12-12-2011, 06:48 PM

I seen the pool noodles at big 5 and Lowes...
Thats a great idea to hook your self up to the kayak... Heck i can beat a rock to the bottom of the ocean with my swimming prowress. What would be a good length for the leash???

StinkyMatt · 12-12-2011, 07:42 PM

As usual I don't know jack.

A long time ago I saw some TV show that talked about the dangers of using a leash to attach oneself to a watercraft.

Do some research, a lot of it. I remember something about a quick release on both ends of the leash AND a knife on your PFD.

jimbo · 12-12-2011, 08:03 PM

If wind/current strong nough to b faster than u can swim, likely to drown. Even being pulled super slow at wierd angle can b catastrophic If ur arm or neck gets tangled ud nvr reach a quick release. Don't do it. Carry VHF or epirb in pocket of PDF n wear it. That is ur best bet if uget separated on ur own.

sasha · 12-13-2011, 09:15 AM

Thanks guys i do have a VHF with me and it is leashed to my PFD. Also have a knife on me as well. Maybe i should start a new thread..

12-11-2011, 12:10 AM	#1
eertkao Steve-O. Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: North OC Posts: 120	pool noodles and random question Hey guys/gals, I'm a new kayak owner and I've been looking for somewhere/anywhere that sells pool noodles to use on my roof rack. The problem is, no one seems to sell them in the winter time so I'd like to know if anyone knows of a store that sells them this time of year. ALSO, I was thinking about my future kayak fishing adventures and thought about rod leashes and paddle leashes and "what if a kayak angler lost his/her kayak...would you need a kayak leash so your kayak and all your gear don't drift away? I know this probably sounds dumb (and believe me it sounds dumb to me too) but I'd like to hear some thoughts

12-11-2011, 12:14 AM	#2
JeffB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: La Jolla Posts: 1,216	I just bought a pool noodle at the lowes in santee outside in the home pond area __________________ If you're looking for me I'm

12-12-2011, 05:23 PM	#9
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,855	I bought some at sports authority but it was in the summer time. If you can't swim please make sure you're wearing your pfd at all time. I would also suggest you take up some swimming lessons __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

12-12-2011, 08:03 PM	#13
jimbo Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: san diego Posts: 97	Don't leash urself If wind/current strong nough to b faster than u can swim, likely to drown. Even being pulled super slow at wierd angle can b catastrophic If ur arm or neck gets tangled ud nvr reach a quick release. Don't do it. Carry VHF or epirb in pocket of PDF n wear it. That is ur best bet if uget separated on ur own. __________________ that's why they call it fishing

12-11-2011, 07:42 AM	#3
Chuck D Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bay Park Posts: 559	Yea you would need a kayak leash if you can't swim. However if you can't swim I would suggest another sport. Just a safety precaution.

12-11-2011, 02:23 PM	#5
lowprofile #1 on fishstick's hitlist Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,477	if you leash yourself to your yak because of strong current or wind or whatever, DO NOT use it while launching or landing in the surf.

12-11-2011, 02:41 PM	#6
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	I agree with Low, you could use a leash in high wind and current conditions where you might not be able to catch up to your yak when separated. But do not attach it until you are clear of the surf zone.

12-11-2011, 03:59 PM	#7
eertkao Steve-O. Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: North OC Posts: 120	got it Thanks guys

12-12-2011, 03:48 PM	#8
FlyFishinYakr Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nor Cal...30 min from Bodega/Tomales Bay, 1hr from Clear Lake, 2+ hr to Berryessa & the Delta Posts: 729	AS far as where to buy noodles at this time of year, you might want to try Big Lots, or maybe Wal-Mart. Just my .02 FFY

12-12-2011, 06:26 PM	#10
brotherp Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 31	I thought i saw some pool noodles at the 99 cent store about a month ago

12-12-2011, 06:48 PM	#11
sasha Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 275	I seen the pool noodles at big 5 and Lowes... Thats a great idea to hook your self up to the kayak... Heck i can beat a rock to the bottom of the ocean with my swimming prowress. What would be a good length for the leash???

12-12-2011, 07:42 PM	#12
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,168	As usual I don't know jack. A long time ago I saw some TV show that talked about the dangers of using a leash to attach oneself to a watercraft. Do some research, a lot of it. I remember something about a quick release on both ends of the leash AND a knife on your PFD.

12-13-2011, 09:15 AM	#14
sasha Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 275	Thanks guys i do have a VHF with me and it is leashed to my PFD. Also have a knife on me as well. Maybe i should start a new thread..