[dwhite]

Absolutely, positively SECURE your FISHING ROD to the kayak. Lost an
old favorite this weekend to the depths of Buffalo Gap State Park
lake in Pennsylvania. Heard the splash and knew what it was.

Hadn't even been out an hour.

Stupid hurts.

All the Best,
D. White

 

[tallastro]

I'm new to the yak game but I've been making tethers from weedeater string for all my rods.

 

[GreyGhost]

Sorry for the loss of your rod & reel. I secure everything on my yak that does not float. I also keep a rescue knife on my life vest for when I take a dunk just in case if I get tangled up in lines I can cut my self loose.

 

[dbeam]

I experimented with floats for the rods before I went out this weekend, I was surprised at how little foam (pool Noodle strips and duct tape) it took to keep a rod on top. Spinning combos should be no trouble I added what amounted to 1 1/2 times the handle dia. and about 5 inches long, tested it in a pool, then fished with it Sunday, never even noticed it was on the rod. Casting will be different but except for the micro guides I think the packaging foam that comes in 1/4 inch thick sheet should be the ticket if I cut it in strips and wrap the rod. I may need to go over it with one neat wrap of duct tape. I have seen Dave with one on his sons rod that looked store bought, but I haven't checked on that yet.

Darrell

 

[wademaster]

Welcome to the forum dwhite! I've lost countless things while fishing as well, it happens. As you said though, not fun. Thinking ahead usually helps.

 

[catmaster]

Dude... I have had my u know what handed to me lately....secure everything....then put floats on that...or u can be like me and...swim for an hour in a Menhaden slick...in the surf zone...I created to find a Rod...Super Sketchy....
Not to mention the bruises I got While pumbled in the surf by mother Water...

 

[catfish_hunter]

I lost a rod out of the kayak last year. just so happened I pulled up my anchor and it was caught on the anchor rope. Lucky day i guess. Though I should have left it at the bottom it hasn't worked right since.

 

[ChltBnks]

Sorry for your loss dwhite.




Catmaster... Thanks for ruining date night with the wife. TMI man... T M I.

 

[dbeam]

I didn't notice it was your first post welcome to the site!

Darrell

 

[OptiMystic]

Welcome!

Yes, secure it or put a float on it.

CatMaster - why did I click that thumbnail? what has been seen cannot be unseen...
I got a big bruise on my elbow from surfing last week; playing in the waves on purpose. Lots of force at play.

 

[Gremlinsrus]

Your not the only one.. I lost 2 set ups myself when i tipped. from then on..

1. Pack to tip
2. dress to swim

 

[catmaster]

Sorry....I had to show somebody....I love fishing combat wounds...shows spirit...and after the poison Ivy incident....this is a piece of chocolate cake..

 

[OptiMystic]

Scars are just tattoos with better stories...

 

[EricC1717]

Rode the surf in. No problem. Slipped getting out of the kayak and could not pull it up the beach fast enough. Wave hit it. Rolled it. Result, broken and lost rod holder and a broken All Star rod. I am just lucky it did not break all three when the kayak rolled.


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[OptiMystic]

That's why I am putting a "rod pod" in the build I am starting. I will be able to store the rods below the deck.

 

[GreyGhost]

The one advantage of my PA is rod storage with tie downs below the rails. But is a bear to get to the surf by yourself.

 

[catmaster]

I feel ya........