Rod leashes: How To Video

[Prof. Salt]

Several folks asked me to show how to make the rod leashes I use on the kayak, so here you go. I got the idea from this forum a year or two ago, but I could not locate it using the search feature. This information is geared towards the newer folks trying to rig out your kayaks for BTB and who enjoy making the gear yourself when possible.

I like these leashes more than what I have seen for sale at the stores... and I made them myself.

[dr.flatfish]

Cool, Thanks Prof. Salt, I will be making up a few this evening when I get home.

[Rastus]

Prof.

Great Video thanks for the idea. I will be using this to make my own.

[Prof. Salt]

I would make one and try it while sitting in your kayak. Be sure the length is what you want before you make more... You may end up shopping for a larger pan!

[topout24]

nice DIY video salt!

[erbalux]

Very nice... i was looking for this for a while and already make 6, it is very helpful thanks Prof. salt

[Flat Top]

Great vid, thanks for posting.

[Rookie*]

Great video! Thanks. I'm looking forward to the next one.

[thile123]

Nice video
If you want to make the leash coil tighter in it's non-stretched state, reverse the coil direction after you boil it. I saw this technique on one of the "how it's made" show, with the company that makes telephone cord. I did try it on the leash I made and it work.

[vhmpyr]

I was wondering where people are buying these things...now I know.
I will definitely make some this weekend.

Thanks for posting

[The Waco Kid]

Thanks Prof.

That's great stuff! Beats the heck out of my para cord ones. Looks like I'm off to my favorite hardware store again....

[SAHunter1983]

Your the man prof... was meaning to ask where you found yours... I just made two and working on my third now. Note to self you have to increase boil time a lot with .095 line, at least the stuff I bought. cost $15 for three that total 7ft each...

[dr.flatfish]

Awsome man, thanks Prof already made up 5 last night. The only thing that I did different was I used the wife's good pan. Didn't affect the quality of the leash at all.

[Prof. Salt]

Awsome man, thanks Prof already made up 5 last night. The only thing that I did different was I used the wife's good pan. Didn't affect the quality of the leash at all.

I put one on to cook and forgot... Until I smelled it. Now I have to provide my own cookware.

[upnorthtex]

Just made my1st two. Worked great. Told my bride I had to go to garage sale to find old frying pan like yours. She said I been watching way to many of Prof Salt's videos. Said I need to fish more and watch less, I concur.Art

[whatwake]

She said I been watching way to many of Prof Salt's videos. Said I need to fish more and watch less, I concur.Art
YEP!

[Prof. Salt]

Take your camera with you and make videos that I can watch. I'm just showing you what I do, not keeping you on the couch!

[NOLA Yakker]

Thanks Prof. Great instructional video. I'll be making some tonight after a stop at HD.

[SAHunter1983]

I can't afford nice things like a camera yet but with your balling on a budget videos and my new rod leashes some day I may become a go pro hero like you Prof!!!

[TSimon]

Thanks Prof! Made a few tonight.

[Prof. Salt]

Easy, big guy! I can't swing a GoPro either right now, so I make the most of my little Playsport. You can find a used one at a pawn shop for less than $30 if you look around. Get one and start making some movies of your own!

Now that's ballin' on a budget.

[Copperfish]

I like the idea and would have never thought. Thanks for sharing. I'll be making a couple to keep my pliers and knife to my life jacket.

I had a thought that could make wrapping a little easier. If you where to make one end of the dowel a little longer. You could put it inside a 3/8 cordless drill and could feed the line on using your other hand while spinning the dowel low speed in the drill. Should cut wrap time to a minimum and no hand cramps.

Thanks again for sharing prof.

[Volkswatson]

Woo Hoo! Made 2 2nite! Great, now I'm gonna have a coil on everything!

[SAHunter1983]

Found one ill trick tonight that makes the coils even tighter. Pre heat your line in a bowl of water in the microwave... voilla no more gaps.

[ntsharker]

Found one ill trick tonight that makes the coils even tighter. Pre heat your line in a bowl of water in the microwave... voilla no more gaps.

How long did you microwave it for?