Something New???

[TubeDude]

[cool]One of the new members on the float tube forum just went through a "wake up call". He lost a prize rod and reel over the side of his tube...but was able to hire a local amateur diver to find it. He did some web surfing and found the product at the link below...to help secure your rod to something on your craft. THE ROD LEASH.

[url "http://www.rodleash.com/"]http://www.rodleash.com/[/url]



Those safety straps for swim fins have sure helped save a lot of fins over the years. If you have a prize rod, I am sure this little gizmo would help with some peace of mind.

Just don't attach it to your neck and then hook a tiger musky or giant carp. Losing your rod would be better than losing your head.
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[tomegun]

[cool] Hey Pat, does the model come with? []
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[TubeDude]

[cool]Son't get too excited, my friend. Of course, I don't know what your "personal preferences" are, but the model was a guy named Bruce...from San Francisco. They left off the top portion of the photo 'cause he ain't very cute.
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[ALAN]

I don't think your telling us the whole truth. Are you trolling for this one on your own? LMAO Al
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[TubeDude]

[cool]Not with MY bait.
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[hedgesd]

If I was going to get something like that for fly fishing I'd get something for the wrist. I've had poles go for a swim before but I've been lucky and pulled them up with a jig.
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[TubeDude]

[cool]That is kinda what I was thinking. A simple lightweight elastic cord thing would help, if you were tired or spastic after a lot of casting. However, I do run a length of elastic cord across my rod rackand slip it over the reels when I am in rough water or if I have to launch or beach my tube in sloppy conditions.

There must be a lot of uncoordinated or unlucky people who fish, because I have dredged up several complete fishing outfits, and I know others who have too. WalleyeBob scored a real nice Loomis rod setup on Jordanelle recently. With my luck, I usually find the KMart special combos. Anybody looking for a slightly used Snoopy rig?
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[Kayote]

Hey TD,

I make similar leashes for my kayaks. I use 1/8 inch braided nylon rope and make loops on the ends with brass crimps. I cover the crimps with shrink wrap to clean them up a little. One loop end is attached to a clip of your choice (I prefer brass clips), the other to a piece of Velcro strap like in the pic. The Velcro is modified from those Shimano Velcro rod straps. I got them at Walmart for less than 2 bucks. I'll try to send a pic later. I use them for rod and paddle and plier leashes. I can suspend my own weight on one. If you don't strap it to a yak, you lose it sooner or later. I even used tie dye to color code the lines in yellow and purple. Very nice and strong and especially cheap.

Good Leashing, Kayote
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[TubeDude]

[cool]'Yakin' is sometimes more prone to tackle loss than tubin', just because a tube is not as prone to tipping radically or even rolling over. No matter what kind of budget cruiser you pilot, it is always a good idea to stow anything you are not actively using in zippered pockets, and to lash everything else in place, against the potential for loss. Accidents, by definition, are not anticipated. It only takes a moment of inattention...and some bad luck...and you will need to spend some money on replacement gear. If it is something you need to get back to shore...well, there is that creek and paddle thing.
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