Chinese finger puzzle

I'm sure the older generation remember these. does anybody know where to obtain something like this you can put the base of a fishing pole in ? pool noodles are nice but I'd like a second option for securing poles to yak

That stuff is called expandable wire sleeving.  Placed like Home Depot & Lowes sometimes carry it.  I generally order it thru McMaster-Carr

http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-cable-sleeving/=10n0vf4

It won't come with that nifty looking loop on the end though.

That seems like a great idea. Let us know how it works out.

I attach my rods and nets to my kayak with the smallest size of retractable dog leashes.  They work great.  I don’t even notice that my rods are leashed when I’m using them.  I clip the leashes to a loop of thin cord which I have tied to each of my reels, and which I have attached to the handle of my nets. These leashes are a lot cheaper at stores like Walmart than at pet stores.

That stuff is called expandable wire sleeving.  Placed like Home Depot & Lowes sometimes carry it.  I generally order it thru McMaster-Carr

http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-cable-sleeving/=10n0vf4

Thank you!!! One of the hardest things about being a DIY type is knowing what to call that thing that you know exists but can't find.

I am big fan of pool noodles for rod / net flotation.  I've personally assisted in 2 rescues in the ocean where the victims were tangled with fishing line and leashes. 
My local Ace Hardware Store carries heavy pipe insulation I that I like to use.  Very durable and great as a hook keeper.

I attach my rods and nets to my kayak with the smallest size of retractable dog leashes.  They work great.  I don’t even notice that my rods are leashed when I’m using them.  I clip the leashes to a loop of thin cord which I have tied to each of my reels, and which I have attached to the handle of my nets. These leashes are a lot cheaper at stores like Walmart than at pet stores.

Nice idea. Any metal parts? Do you think they'd hold up in saltwater?

I attach my rods and nets to my kayak with the smallest size of retractable dog leashes.  They work great.  I don’t even notice that my rods are leashed when I’m using them.  I clip the leashes to a loop of thin cord which I have tied to each of my reels, and which I have attached to the handle of my nets. These leashes are a lot cheaper at stores like Walmart than at pet stores.

Nice idea. Any metal parts? Do you think they'd hold up in saltwater?

I'm from Montana, so I'm mostly a freshwater angler, but have used the retractable dog leashes occasionally in salt water.  I haven't had to replace one yet.  I'd be interested to hear how they hold up under extensive salt water use.

I am big fan of pool noodles for rod / net flotation.  I've personally assisted in 2 rescues in the ocean where the victims were tangled with fishing line and leashes. 
My local Ace Hardware Store carries heavy pipe insulation I that I like to use.  Very durable and great as a hook keeper.

I agree that leashes can create a risk of entanglement if you flip your kayak.  But an advantage of leashes is that gear stays attached to your kayak, and can't get left behind or float away and get lost.  It's embarrassing how many times I've discovered that I'm towing my net behind my kayak.  And if you manage to drop your floatation-equipped rod while playing a large fish, the fish can pull the rod underwater.

I am big fan of pool noodles for rod / net flotation.  I've personally assisted in 2 rescues in the ocean where the victims were tangled with fishing line and leashes. 

Heavy-duty zingers and self-retracting pet leashes do a decent job of reducing the chance of getting tangled in a leash because their lines are not loose in the cockpit to begin with, and should minimize how much loose line is in the water during an emergency, too.  Of course, if you panic, something's going to find a way to wrap around you no matter what.  Carry an emergency knife and keep a cool head.

I use the heavyweight zingers intended for trout nets on my rods.  I've never tried a dog leash, but it would be stronger and longer - and cheaper - than a zinger.  The metal hook could be easily replace by a brass or nylon hook, or by an aluminum carabiner.
   

If you still want to pursue the Chinese finger trap idea, Google search "Stick Jacket".

Carry an emergency knife and keep a cool head.

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