They protect your lower rib cage when flipping so you dont get that painful bruise from setting the hook all week. They do float but thats not their purpose.
They protect your lower rib cage when flipping so you dont get that painful bruise from setting the hook all week. They do float but thats not their purpose.
<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by rzone »</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">I am not sure about them either, the only appeal is not losing a rod.</td></tr></table>
I agree, but its too bulky for me.
Here is an idea I came up with I thought I would share.
My father and I are tournament partners and he suffers from arthritis in his hands. After he lost 2 rod and reel combos in the lake, I came up with this solution.
I found these detachable Wii straps on E-bay. I connected the strap end to the butt of his 4 favorite rods with a rubber hook keeper. (a zip tie with a circle loop would work too). Then he puts the wrist strap on.
With the quick disconnect, he can switch to a different rod if needed or disconnect and grab the net.
It has saved one rod already!
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