attaching safety lines to reels

[cajundave]

can u guys share some ideas how u attach safety lines to your reels. recently lost a pole in the t-top rocket launcher. pics, suggestions

[2005 SeaCraft]

Slow down!... But if that doesn't work, try bungee cords.

[keith91]

we use bungee cords as well when we are running. we also use them on our outrigger and center rigger rods when trolling in case the clip sticks and pulls the rod out of the holder.

Kg

[Ice Cream Man]

I use these for running & trolling - they loop around the rod holders then the rod.........ICM
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...430&lpage=none

They stay on the rod holders at all times.......hope this helps

[little tooth]

Those canopy ties look perfect with the slip lock. Ill have to pick some of those up. Thanks!

[Ice Cream Man]

little tooth.........while your at Lowes pick up a white rubber mallet with a wooden handle - helps in sub-doing nasty big fish. If you miss you won't chip the gelcoat or leave black marks & it does not rust......ICM

[little tooth]

Ice Cream Man - 11/15/2007 9:04 AM

little tooth.........while your at Lowes pick up a white rubber mallet with a wooden handle - helps in sub-doing nasty big fish. If you miss you won't chip the gelcoat or leave black marks & it does not rust......ICM

Good thinking! Who knew Lowes was a tackle shop!? Now if I can just find a reason to buy that Bosch table saw for the boat

[cobraarvey]

Capt. Harry's sells bungees specifically made for looping around the T-Top tubing and over the reel crank knob. I've used them for two seasons and they have held up well. But the Lowe's cords look like a great idea that would be less expensive. For rod/reel safety lines while trolling put a SS clip on the end of 3/8" dock line and tie the loop end off on a cleat or the toe rail if you have one. The SS clip should be small enough to clip through the lugs on the offshore reel, or you can loop it around the reel seat/rod. I have also seen guys use dog leashes, but I wouldn't think they have enough tensile strength if a nice size tuna pulls your rod out of the holder.

[cajundave]

thanks guys, i will try them out.

[rbhankins001]

Dog leashes work very well. They are plenty stong enough (they come in different sizes). They have a loop on one end and a clip on the other. You can buy them cheap.

I used seiner cord on my charter boat in Alaska. Cheap and easy with a caribiner or what have you.

Later.

-Rob

[Ice Cream Man]

Cajundave question was for securing rods in his T-Top.
Those tarp bundgees will hold the rods tight in the T-top rod holders, not sure the dog leash will - to much slack.............ICM