Tie it All Down !

[seaslug]

Can we get some comments and perhaps photos in the kayak rigging section (or here) about exactly how to set up and use leashes. I keep looking at the problem and cannot find a way that will not hamstring me using the rods.

I know many of you sit sideways on the kayak comfortably. I can do it in flat calm water but even there am not comfortable with it. Besides, my rod holders and fish finder are too close to get my feet around without difficulty.

It would be virtually impossible to leash the rods behind my back, find the rod, unclip the leash and pull the rod forward when they are also behind my bait tank. Flexible I am NOT.

It would be even more difficult to get past my Hobie pedals and my front rod holder to open the large hatch and insert/remove a rod from there.

Best I can come up with now is not take anything out that I am not willing to lose. (better gear than me).