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jsethl13 11-12-2012 02:26 PM
Make my rod/reel float?
 
I lost my "nice" rig in a Lafayette Kayak Fishing Tournament this weekend. Caught a nice good spec and, as it flopped around in my kayak, my rod and reel went overboard. Besides a lanyard solution, anyone hear of any other ways to help you keep your rig afloat? Something you can wrap around the rod? Any ideas?

1fastmerc 11-12-2012 02:46 PM
I bought some foam floaties at BPS for my rods. They come in a pack of three. Before I could put them my rods my dog decided she wanted revenge for being left home on our vacation and tore them up.


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jsethl13 11-12-2012 02:57 PM
Haha. Damn.

toodeep 11-12-2012 03:00 PM
pipe insulation and tie wrap to and bottom did it on my daughters rods and has saved me many times.

cduhon 11-12-2012 03:04 PM
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I lost my "nice" rig in a Lafayette Kayak Fishing Tournament this weekend. Caught a nice good spec and, as it flopped around in my kayak, my rod and reel went overboard. Besides a lanyard solution, anyone hear of any other ways to help you keep your rig afloat? Something you can wrap around the rod? Any ideas?
I see these used alot. Bass Pro or Cabelas

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1fastmerc 11-12-2012 03:27 PM
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I see these used alot. Bass Pro or Cabelas

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That's the ones my dog likes to eat.


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southern151 11-12-2012 03:49 PM
Someone once posted here about helium filled rods...


LOL!!!...But, I'm serious while I'm laughing!

Duck Butter 11-12-2012 04:06 PM
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Someone once posted here about helium filled rods...


LOL!!!...But, I'm serious while I'm laughing!
Can't remember 'w'ho posted that, but there was a good discussion on it. Seems like you have to watch how much helium you put in the rod or else it will fly off:rotfl:

meaux fishing 11-12-2012 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Duck Butter (Post 516451)
Can't remember 'w'ho posted that, but there was a good discussion on it. Seems like you have to watch how much helium you put in the rod or else it will fly off:rotfl:
Lmao!!!

jsethl13 11-12-2012 04:18 PM
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I see these used alot. Bass Pro or Cabelas

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Think those will go well with my baitcast reel? Seems like it would rub against the line. Could be completely wrong but I'm just picturing it in my head.

jsethl13 11-12-2012 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by toodeep (Post 516432)
pipe insulation and tie wrap to and bottom did it on my daughters rods and has saved me many times.
Making a trip to Lowes after work. Thx for the idea.

1fastmerc 11-12-2012 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by southern151 (Post 516446)
Someone once posted here about helium filled rods...


LOL!!!...But, I'm serious while I'm laughing!
Someone needs to post a link to that thread. Lol


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Suthrngntlmn 11-12-2012 04:41 PM
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I see these used alot. Bass Pro or Cabelas

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These work, got them on my grand kids rod & reels.

bambam075 11-12-2012 04:50 PM
Can't remember 'w'ho posted that, but there was a good discussion on it. Seems like you have to watch how much helium you put in the rod or else it will fly off:rotfl:

WOULD THIS BE CALLED A FLY ROD

Ray 11-12-2012 04:52 PM
"Axe" Raymond what his secret is, he has dumped a few rods from Kayaks.

Gottogo49 11-12-2012 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by jsethl13 (Post 516457)
Think those will go well with my baitcast reel? Seems like it would rub against the line. Could be completely wrong but I'm just picturing it in my head.
That was my problem with them so I took them off and just try to be extra careful. My buddy uses the rod floaties and he likes them. Helium in the rod, sounds interesting.

flounder_smacker 11-12-2012 05:26 PM
use a rod leash. adding floats only makes it bulky. casting all day with a piece of pipe insulation gets old quick.

bmac 11-12-2012 05:40 PM
Nope they don't work with baitcasters.

SpeckJackin4Life 11-14-2012 11:33 AM
Wish I had this last summer, Lost a nice rig that had never even been cast!

swamp snorkler 11-14-2012 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 1fastmerc (Post 516465)
Someone needs to post a link to that thread. Lol


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http://www.saltycajun.com/forum/show...ghlight=helium


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