Rod tether?

[RogersonCrusoe]

Hey guys,

The new boat has flush mounted rod holders, which is a huge bonus for my better half, who can now lift the rod out of the holder without over extending out the side.

Trouble is, it's just dying for an ill timed bump or slippery handle to propel the gear overboard and into the brine.

Looking for solutions to tether the rod to the boat with enough elasticity in the cord to not cause other issues during playing a fish. There is a small D ring by each holder, which I could clasp something to.

 

[BigBird007]

I used the Scotty rod leash this summer for my kids. Worked great as I can just unclip it from the rod when I wanted to use them. The picture doesn’t show one piece that you can leave on the rod to clip on.

130 Paddle Leash - Scotty Fishing

The Scotty Paddle Leash attaches to your paddle, fishing rod or anything else you wish to secure to the watercraft This 6 foot self retracting leash will quickly and safely secure anything up to 1 1/2″ in diameter Simply wrap the strap around your paddle, thread it through itself and snap the...

scotty.com

 

[prodjsaig]

I used the Scotty rod leash this summer for my kids. Worked great as I can just unclip it from the rod when I wanted to use them. The picture doesn’t show one piece that you can leave on the rod to clip on.

130 Paddle Leash - Scotty Fishing

The Scotty Paddle Leash attaches to your paddle, fishing rod or anything else you wish to secure to the watercraft This 6 foot self retracting leash will quickly and safely secure anything up to 1 1/2″ in diameter Simply wrap the strap around your paddle, thread it through itself and snap the...

scotty.com

I like that good insurance for a expensive rod. Even if you hooked it to the rod hilt that way it wont interfere when grabbing the rod during a fish hookup. Attach it so the reel can spin freely.

 

[RogersonCrusoe]

I used the Scotty rod leash this summer for my kids. Worked great as I can just unclip it from the rod when I wanted to use them. The picture doesn’t show one piece that you can leave on the rod to clip on.

130 Paddle Leash - Scotty Fishing

The Scotty Paddle Leash attaches to your paddle, fishing rod or anything else you wish to secure to the watercraft This 6 foot self retracting leash will quickly and safely secure anything up to 1 1/2″ in diameter Simply wrap the strap around your paddle, thread it through itself and snap the...

scotty.com

Thanks! Did not know Scotty made such a product.

 

[Corey_lax]

If you don't want to spend the Scotty premium, Lee Valley has tool tethers for $11.00 each. https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/sho...ty-gear/56668-tool-safety-tether?item=68K4250

 

[Dogbreath]

Cheapo dog leashes work well enough.

 

[islandboy]

If you don't want to spend the Scotty premium, Lee Valley has tool tethers for $11.00 each. https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/sho...ty-gear/56668-tool-safety-tether?item=68K4250

Good. I bought two scotty's a couple of days ago and they're going back. Came apart in the boat. I'm not trusting them anymore.

 

[Corey_lax]

Good. I bought two scotty's a couple of days ago and they're going back. Came apart in the boat. I'm not trusting them anymore.
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We buy landyards at work from this company. He’s a glazier that started a supply company. Good price. https://www.ionequip.ca/

 

[brutus]

When I used to fish offshore a lot , wherever fishing with green fishing partners
I used a piece of paracord with carabiner type clips at both ends, always manage a way to clip the rods in, both Hali and salmon rods, lost a few overboard so needed to find a way to save some $