Things I've Lost from my Yak

I have now lost 2 head lamps in my last 2 trips to the Skagit 

You know the deal - you leave the launch before dawn headlamp blazing.  Then you get all set up and switch it off, but don't stow it because the ducks are all around.  Then at some point later in the day you reach up to adjust your hat and plunk!

Anyone know where I can find a floating headlamp? Camo headband preferred.

you could buy a floating strap like the ones for sunglasses, and zip tie or stitch it to your headband

Make a leash, clip to your collar...sit, stay.


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This thread is going to change how I shop at sporting good stores .... 
 From now on when greeted by a sales person asking if they can help me find something, my response will be "Where is your THINGS THAT FLOAT section"
 

Otherwise you're going to have a float flopping around on your head.

  Winner!

There are hat straps that clip to your hat and your collar, so when you firewall your basscar boat your hat is safe.

12-06-11
GPS-Yesterday I strapped my handheld GPS to my PFD using a Velcro tie before departing Depoe Bay. I guess in my rush to get on the water I didn't secure it very well. When I reached over to bring up my first fish of the day I heard a nice "plunk". No more GPS.
Lip Grippers-Very unfortunately these went overboard still attached to a keeper ling. I don't like leashing more items than I absolutely feel like I need to but these might be going on the list for next time. Sorry Mr. Ling.

2-25-12-One 10# pyramid anchor, 109 feet of line, one younger cousin (recovered).

12-06-11
GPS-Yesterday I strapped my handheld GPS to my PFD using a Velcro tie before departing Depoe Bay. I guess in my rush to get on the water I didn't secure it very well. When I reached over to bring up my first fish of the day I heard a nice "plunk". No more GPS.
Lip Grippers-Very unfortunately these went overboard still attached to a keeper ling. I don't like leashing more items than I absolutely feel like I need to but these might be going on the list for next time. Sorry Mr. Ling.

2-25-12-One 10# pyramid anchor, 109 feet of line, one younger cousin (recovered).

I know where he can get a new one, slightly heavier.   

12-06-11
GPS-Yesterday I strapped my handheld GPS to my PFD using a Velcro tie before departing Depoe Bay. I guess in my rush to get on the water I didn't secure it very well. When I reached over to bring up my first fish of the day I heard a nice "plunk". No more GPS.
Lip Grippers-Very unfortunately these went overboard still attached to a keeper ling. I don't like leashing more items than I absolutely feel like I need to but these might be going on the list for next time. Sorry Mr. Ling.

2-25-12-One 10# pyramid anchor, 109 feet of line, one younger cousin (recovered).

I know where he can get a new one, slightly heavier.   

I hope you mean an anchor, because the cousin is already sort of fat _

12-06-11
GPS-Yesterday I strapped my handheld GPS to my PFD using a Velcro tie before departing Depoe Bay. I guess in my rush to get on the water I didn't secure it very well. When I reached over to bring up my first fish of the day I heard a nice "plunk". No more GPS.
Lip Grippers-Very unfortunately these went overboard still attached to a keeper ling. I don't like leashing more items than I absolutely feel like I need to but these might be going on the list for next time. Sorry Mr. Ling.

2-25-12-One 10# pyramid anchor, 109 feet of line, one younger cousin (recovered).

I know where he can get a new one, slightly heavier.   

I hope you mean an anchor, because the cousin is already sort of fat _

Just the anchor.  Nobody needs any more inlaws or outlaws that weren't already accounted for.   

INSAYN - I am interested in getting an anchor. I tried sending you a PM, but checking my sent folder shows that I didn't. Anyway, I'm going to buy an anchor soon - might as well patronize the local guy who knows what we need.

Noah - good save on Langcod's rod. You got the good karma just flying out all around you.

INSAYN - I am interested in getting an anchor. I tried sending you a PM, but checking my sent folder shows that I didn't. Anyway, I'm going to buy an anchor soon - might as well patronize the local guy who knows what we need.

Noah - good save on Langcod's rod. You got the good karma just flying out all around you.

PM'd ya. 

First day out with my new PA I pulled out the paddle to maneuver into a spot next to some docks on the lake and heard the noise...looked down and the cupholder that was attached to the rail was no more

Same trip was trolling both sides out, hooked up on the right side, landed the fish, went to pick up the pole from my lap and hit the base of the pole in the left holder and watched it sink....Luckily I was adding a worm to that one and the hook actually caught up on the steering handle and I was able to recover my rod.  Everything is leashed now..

Gotta figure out a way to leash the Mirage Drive....reading the story of the lost one makes my wallet hurt 

Hobie makes a drive leash that works really well.  You can also make one.  If you make your own make sure it is heavy duty, that drive is $$$.

I am yet to lose anything (knock on wood).  Reading this has made me think about ways to either leash things down or make them float.  I was thinking about trying to glue some disc shaped net floats to some of clear single layer tackle boxes so if they go over board they float (even when filled with water).  Anybody tried something similar with any luck?  My hope is that by doing so even if I toss some in the crate behind me the tackle wouldn't be lost if I hulid.

Thanks to my first 2 huli's surf launching, add one beanie, a pair of gloves, and a knife.