reel safety lines

[clcharette]

Originally Posted by big jay

I would stay away from short safety lines (6/7 footers) - when a fish hits you want to be able to pick up the rod and make it around both corners without having to unhook the line.

I use about 15', a carbiner, and a spliced loop.

Great point Jay,

A good friend of mine had purchase some real nice looking leashes last year that were only 6' and had to use them. Once we hooked up, they were useless. I had to put my 10-12' ones on while he was fighting the fish so he could make it to the other corner, he won't do that again.

[keeperreaper]

Originally Posted by clcharette

Great point Jay,

A good friend of mine had purchase some real nice looking leashes last year that were only 6' and had to use them. Once we hooked up, they were useless. I had to put my 10-12' ones on while he was fighting the fish so he could make it to the other corner, he won't do that again.

and thats exactly why I use what I use 12' cord loop and carabiner. You need to be able to use the entire work area/cockpit sometimes.