DIY Rod leash-cheap!

Parts list:
2-pack carabiner $1.97 wallmart
8 pk 12' magic ties, 3.42 wallmart (Velcro)
Nylon piping not shown(had this laying around, any old hollow,  :smt044highly flexible strap will do.
bungee cord (3/16" blue, west marine, (.79)/ft I bought 10 ft
(optional) eyelet, Stainless steel key ring for attachment if required
beer

Start out by cracking a beer  (this is after going to the store(s)
tie a loop in one end and burnish the tag end. stand on the knot and stretch the bungee as far and it can go, cut off at about or above eyelevel. This length should allow you to reach behind you and grab the rod and to play it forward as far as you can reach. (round da bow)
thread the piping over the bungee and experiment with the length, mine ended up being about 70% of the stretched length, this will allow it to "scrunch", after tying another loop. Attach biner to one loop and the Velcro to the other, the Velcro goes around the rod near the reel, and the biner clips to the sst ring that is secured to the eyelet attached the the boat (or not)
also shown is the quick rod release version where there is an extra biner and ring between the Velcro and bungee. happy (secure) fishing    no warranty is express or implied, recycle your waste. JeffE
 

Those look awesome...  Thats my next rainy day project.

KB

PS nice SAMMY ADAMS

Parts list:
beer

Start out by cracking a beer  (this is after going to the store(s)

MMMMMM.. BEEEEER... Sam Adams Winter Lager is the only thing I saw in the picture.  I've got tunnel vision. 

Good idea with the rod leash.  I will probably use it since I have been spending too much money on other gadgets like fish finder and gps.  Thanks for the info. 

Nice job on the rod leashies JeffE that should keep them on-board.

Pat R

Very Nice I built a few of those and a Paddle Leash too they work  great, just watch the hooks around them.

iroelikethat you should write an article on this and get it Bill so we can post it under the articles section.

-Brian G

Thanks for the writeup.

Where can one find nylon piping like that??

I did see something similar on the west marine discount table in Mountain View, I would try a fabric or and arts and craft store, (michaels, jo annne  fabrics, you could probalby find elastic cord there too.. army surplus store would be another choice.  good luck.. dont forget the beer. 

iroelikethat you should write an article on this and get it Bill so we can post it under the articles section.

-Brian G

Bill...What do you think? I recall something about a sticker or something for artilces.. btw, I have a few more that I will post soon I am just too busy this week...topics will include DYI Poor man's Gaff, DIY Poor man's multipurpose anchor, DIY Poor man's kayak Cart, DIY poorman's bow/stearn line w/ kelp anchor. DIY Poor man's Sabiki Keeper. and Multiple Noodle applications.

Sure man, its a t-shirt per article or if you want to submit like 3 I will send you a hoodie.

Really??? Sa-Weeeet.  :thumright:I'll get busy this weekend with the text(s)

Just email them to me when you are done - [email protected]

Thanks man!

R.E.I. has the hollow nylon webbing, and the shock cord, and the bieners. Be sure to seal the ends by melting it to prevent unraveling.