The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : DIY paddle leash video https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:16:34 +0000 Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:43:13 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 360 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=25816 <![CDATA[The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[DIY paddle leash video : Tah Daaaa Heres one i made earlier First...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25816&PID=354366&title=diy-paddle-leash-video#354366 Author: skip
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Posted: 04 Jan 2008 at 8:43pm

Tah Daaaa

Heres one i made earlier

First attempt at a rod leash and im quite pleased not as flash as some but should work fine and only $9

]]> Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:43:13 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25816&PID=354366&title=diy-paddle-leash-video#354366 <![CDATA[DIY paddle leash video : Skip/NakiMan, I got my shock cord...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25816&PID=354329&title=diy-paddle-leash-video#354329 Author: sooshee
Subject: 25816
Posted: 04 Jan 2008 at 7:18pm

Skip/NakiMan, I got my shock cord and straps from Bivouc but I suspect those places that Badfish mentioned would be selling them cheaper. From memory, I had to use almost twice as much of the strap as the shock cord.
 
Cheers.
]]> Fri, 04 Jan 2008 19:18:47 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25816&PID=354329&title=diy-paddle-leash-video#354329 <![CDATA[DIY paddle leash video : Hi Skip, like Badfish I make up...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25816&PID=354315&title=diy-paddle-leash-video#354315 Author: Charlie F
Subject: 25816
Posted: 04 Jan 2008 at 6:33pm

Hi Skip, like Badfish I make up my own leashes with bungy cord, nylon rope and heat shrink from Burnsco. I bought the stainless steel clips for attaching to saddles from Viking Kayaks, these can be ordered through their website and are $19 for 5 clips. I did discover recently that holding on to the paddle whilst being rolled in the surf will not stop the kayak however, the bungy broke. Given the mass of a kayak being propelled by a wave this is not suprising. I don't worry about a velcro strap around the paddle, just use a loop of cord. I have also started unclipping the paddle leash when landing on a surf beach as the last thing you need for a quick dismount is getting the paddle leash caught around your feet. It happened to my wife recently and she ended up arsing up over the kayak. Pretty hilarious to watch and she only sustained a small bruise on her leg, but it could have been quite nasty.]]> Fri, 04 Jan 2008 18:33:51 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25816&PID=354315&title=diy-paddle-leash-video#354315 <![CDATA[DIY paddle leash video : Here&#039;s an old pic but it...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25816&PID=354240&title=diy-paddle-leash-video#354240 Author: Badfish
Subject: 25816
Posted: 04 Jan 2008 at 2:56pm

Here's an old pic but it shows pretty much how easy leashes are to make up. It's held to the rod with a wire tie and split ring that stays on the rod.

Ahh back when the old t-alloy was shiny and new, now its rusty, beaten on old ]]> Fri, 04 Jan 2008 14:56:01 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25816&PID=354240&title=diy-paddle-leash-video#354240 <![CDATA[DIY paddle leash video : You can get shock cord from most...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25816&PID=354164&title=diy-paddle-leash-video#354164 Author: Badfish
Subject: 25816
Posted: 04 Jan 2008 at 10:28am

You can get shock cord from most chandlery shops like burnsco etc. You can also sometimes find shockcord trailor nets for cheap, like $4 or so. I got a small net and un-did the knots which gave me over 9m of cord for $4, not to bad.

Cookes has the hollow straping too, its great for making heavier duty leashes like tether lines for you and your yak (for good or bad) and rod leashes for when trolling for kingies etc.
On my SP rods etc I like the shock cord leash because its a bit lighter and allows the rod to move more freely without any influence for the extra weight of a bigger leash.]]> Fri, 04 Jan 2008 10:28:15 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25816&PID=354164&title=diy-paddle-leash-video#354164 <![CDATA[DIY paddle leash video : Awesome who sells the shockcord Skip...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25816&PID=354138&title=diy-paddle-leash-video#354138 Author: skip
Subject: 25816
Posted: 04 Jan 2008 at 9:48am

Awesome
who sells the shockcord
Skip]]> Fri, 04 Jan 2008 09:48:35 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25816&PID=354138&title=diy-paddle-leash-video#354138 <![CDATA[DIY paddle leash video : Hi Shooshee That looks sexy...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25816&PID=354089&title=diy-paddle-leash-video#354089 Author: Naki man
Subject: 25816
Posted: 04 Jan 2008 at 8:03am

Hi Shooshee
 
That looks sexy - where did you get the hollow straping?
]]> Fri, 04 Jan 2008 08:03:48 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25816&PID=354089&title=diy-paddle-leash-video#354089 <![CDATA[DIY paddle leash video : Hi, this is the version I made: This...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25816&PID=354066&title=diy-paddle-leash-video#354066 Author: sooshee
Subject: 25816
Posted: 04 Jan 2008 at 12:31am

Hi, this is the version I made:
This is made from a shockcord inserted into a length of hollow strapping. The clip attaches to the yak and the other end is secured to the paddle shaft by a shockcord loop (not visible in picture). Total cost approx $11 and I had fun making it. I have to admit that the idea's not mine - I got it off a US yak-fishing site. The hollow strapping is probably overkill but it sure looks pwurty.
 
]]> Fri, 04 Jan 2008 00:31:05 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25816&PID=354066&title=diy-paddle-leash-video#354066 <![CDATA[DIY paddle leash video : Yea that sounds beter. I&#039;ve...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25816&PID=354033&title=diy-paddle-leash-video#354033 Author: Badfish
Subject: 25816
Posted: 03 Jan 2008 at 10:23pm

Yea that sounds beter.

I've made all my own paddle/rod leashes
I use 5mm (I think) shock cord, 4mm spectra loops at both ends, brass clips (because a lot of the stainless ones didn't move freely in the saddles on the yak) and just some heat shrink to tidy up the knots.

The velcro I ended up using for the paddle leash was 12mm stuff I found at a sewing shop.
I backed it with some 20mm webbing and just did the sewing by hand with 3.5kg mono that I use for making my own sabikis.

Finished up looking pretty nice if I may say so myself ]]> Thu, 03 Jan 2008 22:23:03 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25816&PID=354033&title=diy-paddle-leash-video#354033 <![CDATA[DIY paddle leash video : Cool thanks for that Badfish I...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25816&PID=354020&title=diy-paddle-leash-video#354020 Author: skip
Subject: 25816
Posted: 03 Jan 2008 at 10:09pm

Cool thanks for that Badfish
I didnt think his ideas were perfect but after buying a pdf today and xmas im skint
i think i can refine what hes done with some bungy cord and get the missus to sew the material velcro together.

Better????

Skip]]> Thu, 03 Jan 2008 22:09:51 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25816&PID=354020&title=diy-paddle-leash-video#354020