A La Jolla Fishing Tale - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

dsafety · 05-17-2010, 01:34 PM

Mike, I would think that finding a way to tie things down to your yak would be near the top of your list. Here is the best rod leashing solution I have found so far.

I have to thank Fongman for this great rod leash idea. I modified his idea a bit so it works best for me. Go to Home Depot, Walmart, Lowe's or just about anywhere and pick up some tarp tie-downs. You can use them right out of the package or modify them as I did by adding a rubber sleeve which makes them rigid.

Attach them to every rod holder. When you have a rod in the holder, simply stretch the bungee over the reel handle and your gear will stay on board during just about any disaster. Here are some photos.

Bob

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lamb · 05-17-2010, 06:31 PM

awesome read, thanks Bob!

Sorry about the mishap guys.

It happens. Jasmin ate it the other day, pulled too hard on a kelp, on a side of the kayak. Got too comfortable on a new kayak. Broke off, got ejected on another side of the yak. Lost some gear. It sucks.

When it happens, we need to be there for each other and help out. Wear a life jacket!!!
You all had a great day, and no one was hurt.

Geoffkoop · 05-18-2010, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by dsafety

Mike, I would think that finding a way to tie things down to your yak would be near the top of your list. Here is the best rod leashing solution I have found so far.

I have to thank Fongman for this great rod leash idea. I modified his idea a bit so it works best for me. Go to Home Depot, Walmart, Lowe's or just about anywhere and pick up some tarp tie-downs. You can use them right out of the package or modify them as I did by adding a rubber sleeve which makes them rigid.

Attach them to every rod holder. When you have a rod in the holder, simply stretch the bungee over the reel handle and your gear will stay on board during just about any disaster. Here are some photos.

Bob

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Great Idea.

1Flatfish · 05-18-2010, 09:55 AM

The only reason you had this great experience is because I cancelled our Oceanside trip. You owe me! No pictures of your fish? Way to go Bob!

Wayne

dsafety · 05-18-2010, 11:32 AM

Wayne, if this were a true story, you would have missed out on a really fun day, (the Ryan brothers might have a different perspective). As for not having photos, sorry, but no one was around when I allegedly caught my fish.

You will just have to trust me on this one. Of course there is a chance that I made up the entire story... maybe not.

Bob

05-17-2010, 06:31 PM	#2
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,563	awesome read, thanks Bob! Sorry about the mishap guys. It happens. Jasmin ate it the other day, pulled too hard on a kelp, on a side of the kayak. Got too comfortable on a new kayak. Broke off, got ejected on another side of the yak. Lost some gear. It sucks. When it happens, we need to be there for each other and help out. Wear a life jacket!!! You all had a great day, and no one was hurt. __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

05-18-2010, 09:55 AM	#4
1Flatfish Wayne Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 98	Fishing Tale The only reason you had this great experience is because I cancelled our Oceanside trip. You owe me! No pictures of your fish? Way to go Bob! Wayne

05-17-2010, 01:34 PM	#1
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,121	Mike, I would think that finding a way to tie things down to your yak would be near the top of your list. Here is the best rod leashing solution I have found so far. I have to thank Fongman for this great rod leash idea. I modified his idea a bit so it works best for me. Go to Home Depot, Walmart, Lowe's or just about anywhere and pick up some tarp tie-downs. You can use them right out of the package or modify them as I did by adding a rubber sleeve which makes them rigid. Attach them to every rod holder. When you have a rod in the holder, simply stretch the bungee over the reel handle and your gear will stay on board during just about any disaster. Here are some photos. Bob

05-18-2010, 11:32 AM	#5
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,121	Wayne, if this were a true story, you would have missed out on a really fun day, (the Ryan brothers might have a different perspective). As for not having photos, sorry, but no one was around when I allegedly caught my fish. You will just have to trust me on this one. Of course there is a chance that I made up the entire story... maybe not. Bob