Safeguarding a Rod in Canoe or Kayak
Do any of you lash a safety cord or something to your rod so it doesn't go to the great underwater graveyard? If so, can you describe what and how it is rigged? How do you manage it while you are casting?
Please don't ask why I want to know.....
Jim
Magically disappearing rods
Jim, similar experience except not while paddling. I had just netted a nice fat rainbow for that nights dinner. Reached back down for the rod and it was GONE. Neither I nor my wife who was seated watching the whole affair saw or heard it leave the boat. Just amazing.
Fortunately, it was not a high dollar setup.
I think it's a plot by the equipment manufacturers.
Budd, I figured a lash would be a pain. I like the ideal of coming out the end of the grip. I might look to see if that would work on one of my rods. Might have to customize.
Jim
My fishing buddy's canoe rod holders
2 inch PVC pipes are plastic tie/strapped under the thwarts along the inside of the canoe sides, about 2 PVC pipe/holders on the port and 2 on the starboard side for transporting rods, no lash or safety cord while using the rods (too much casting restriction).