Lanyard question

ROFFians,

As the weather warms up here, wearing a vest is out of the
question. I've got some nice fishing shirts with multiple pockets,
but thought it would be handy to have a lanyard for carrying some
odds-and-ends. After Googling ROFF for discussions on lanyards, I
think I have a good idea of the basics of making one.

My question centers around what folks use as a quick-release or
breakaway connection for their lanyards. I was looking at some of the
net clips out there and thought that might be the way to go. The
basic designs seem to be magnetic catches (like the Orvis) or the
catches like the Edgin clip. I was wondering what ROFFites have used,
and any ideas you might have on pros and cons of any systems.

BTW, I know I could just buy a lanyard in the first place, but I
like the idea of making my own and customizing it to my needs.


Chuck Vance

On 7 May 2004 06:58:30 -0700, (Conan The Librarian)
wrote:

I was wondering what ROFFites have used,
and any ideas you might have on pros and cons of any systems.

Get a section of rubber tubing with an inside diameter slightly larger
than the cord you use for the lanyard. Tie a knot in each end of the
cord and stuff the knots into each end of the rubber tubing.

I have a lanyard that uses this approach and it works well.
--
Charlie...

On Fri, 7 May 2004, Conan The Librarian wrote:

BTW, I know I could just buy a lanyard in the first place, but I
like the idea of making my own and customizing it to my needs.

Ditch the lanyard. For minimalist fishing try something like

http://www.eaglecreek.com/40213.html

I don't like hanging stuff from my neck, like a vest for example.

Mu

(Conan The Librarian) wrote in message . com...
ROFFians,

As the weather warms up here, wearing a vest is out of the
question. I've got some nice fishing shirts with multiple pockets,
but thought it would be handy to have a lanyard for carrying some
odds-and-ends. After Googling ROFF for discussions on lanyards, I
think I have a good idea of the basics of making one.

My question centers around what folks use as a quick-release or
breakaway connection for their lanyards. I was looking at some of the
net clips out there and thought that might be the way to go. The
basic designs seem to be magnetic catches (like the Orvis) or the
catches like the Edgin clip. I was wondering what ROFFites have used,
and any ideas you might have on pros and cons of any systems.

BTW, I know I could just buy a lanyard in the first place, but I
like the idea of making my own and customizing it to my needs.


Chuck Vance

If your talking about the quick release that keeps the thing from
hanging you when snag a tree limb ( on land or under water) use a
"cord loc" from REI etc.
For hanging stuff I used the Berkley cross lock snaps, size 9X0B
For beads to seperate things try a craft store. Michales around here
had some real zorch beads.
I have not found a good source of tubular foam rubber to form padding
for your neck. I havne't needed it but the $30 lanyards have it.

Charlie Choc wrote in message . ..

On 7 May 2004 06:58:30 -0700, (Conan The Librarian)
wrote:

I was wondering what ROFFites have used,
and any ideas you might have on pros and cons of any systems.

Get a section of rubber tubing with an inside diameter slightly larger
than the cord you use for the lanyard. Tie a knot in each end of the
cord and stuff the knots into each end of the rubber tubing.

I have a lanyard that uses this approach and it works well.

Any suggestions on a good scource for that sort of tubing? I've
read some folks say to use surgical tubing, and one fellow suggested
using those sunglasses straps with rubber tube ends. I picked up one
of the latter and it *almost* works. I tried using weedwacker line
for the core and knotted the ends. I then worked them into the rubber
tips the best I could, but I'm afraid they'll come out if I
accidentally jerk on the lanyard while reaching for a tool.

What kind of cord does your use?


Chuck Vance

(BJ Conner) wrote in message . com...

If your talking about the quick release that keeps the thing from
hanging you when snag a tree limb ( on land or under water) use a
"cord loc" from REI etc.

Yeah, that's what I was referring to. I took one of those cord
locks off an old jacket that I no longer use, but it doesn't seem to
work quite right. I used weedwacker line and the lock just doesn't
hold it securely enough to keep it from slipping just from the weight
of tools and such.

For hanging stuff I used the Berkley cross lock snaps, size 9X0B
For beads to seperate things try a craft store. Michales around here
had some real zorch beads.
I have not found a good source of tubular foam rubber to form padding
for your neck. I havne't needed it but the $30 lanyards have it.

I played around with using a padded sunglasses lanyard with rubber
tips, and that seems nice and comfortable. I just have to figure out
how to capture the cord (line) securely but have an emergency
breakaway.

I already had some big "coastlock" type snap swivels and hit the
craft shop for some wooden and plastic beads. Gave the wooden beads a
few coats of shellac and strung them up and the thing looks good.
(Just two different size/style wooden beads plus black plastic beads
as spacers at the snap swivels.)


Chuck Vance

On 10 May 2004 05:42:49 -0700, (Conan The Librarian)
wrote:

Any suggestions on a good scource for that sort of tubing?

A hobby shop or scientific supply store should have various sizes.

What kind of cord does your use?

Braided cord, like a bootlace. I've made them out of 100# mono too
with no safety release, but I only used them on the sal****er flats -
wouldn't be a good idea crawling through brush. g
--
Charlie...

(Conan The Librarian) wrote in message . com...
ROFFians,

As the weather warms up here, wearing a vest is out of the
question. I've got some nice fishing shirts with multiple pockets,
but thought it would be handy to have a lanyard for carrying some
odds-and-ends. After Googling ROFF for discussions on lanyards, I
think I have a good idea of the basics of making one.

My question centers around what folks use as a quick-release or
breakaway connection for their lanyards. I was looking at some of the
net clips out there and thought that might be the way to go. The
basic designs seem to be magnetic catches (like the Orvis) or the
catches like the Edgin clip. I was wondering what ROFFites have used,
and any ideas you might have on pros and cons of any systems.

BTW, I know I could just buy a lanyard in the first place, but I
like the idea of making my own and customizing it to my needs.


Chuck Vance

I bought a 100 foot roll (lifetime supply) of 18 guage
teflon tubing for dispensing ZapAGap.

I also use that for making lanyards.
Drill holes into a half a dozen wine or champaign
corks, big enough to take the tubing.
Thread fat wooden beads, champaing corks and big
wire swivel clips onto the tubing. Put 10lb test
mono inside the tubing. Tie knot in the mono.

put all your tools on the swivel clips. For some
tools, you can use the retractable string clips
they use for ski passes.

Onto one clip you use 10" of 30lb mono, that has
loops in both ends, to hold tippet spools.

Now you put extra flies onto the chapaig corks,
and fish all day without a vest.

Great Ideal with the corks. I'm going back to cork extractor for a while
untill I get enough corks to revise my lanyard.
"Salmo Bytes" wrote in message
om...
(Conan The Librarian) wrote in message
. com...
ROFFians,

As the weather warms up here, wearing a vest is out of the
question. I've got some nice fishing shirts with multiple pockets,
but thought it would be handy to have a lanyard for carrying some
odds-and-ends. After Googling ROFF for discussions on lanyards, I
think I have a good idea of the basics of making one.

My question centers around what folks use as a quick-release or
breakaway connection for their lanyards. I was looking at some of the
net clips out there and thought that might be the way to go. The
basic designs seem to be magnetic catches (like the Orvis) or the
catches like the Edgin clip. I was wondering what ROFFites have used,
and any ideas you might have on pros and cons of any systems.

BTW, I know I could just buy a lanyard in the first place, but I
like the idea of making my own and customizing it to my needs.


Chuck Vance

I bought a 100 foot roll (lifetime supply) of 18 guage
teflon tubing for dispensing ZapAGap.

I also use that for making lanyards.
Drill holes into a half a dozen wine or champaign
corks, big enough to take the tubing.
Thread fat wooden beads, champaing corks and big
wire swivel clips onto the tubing. Put 10lb test
mono inside the tubing. Tie knot in the mono.

put all your tools on the swivel clips. For some
tools, you can use the retractable string clips
they use for ski passes.

Onto one clip you use 10" of 30lb mono, that has
loops in both ends, to hold tippet spools.

Now you put extra flies onto the chapaig corks,
and fish all day without a vest.

Charlie Choc wrote:

On 10 May 2004 05:42:49 -0700, (Conan The Librarian)
wrote:

Any suggestions on a good scource for that sort of tubing?

A hobby shop or scientific supply store should have various sizes.

Thanks for the tip. After posting, I did a bit of googling and
found another source: Dive shops. They've got latex tubing of various
diameters.

What kind of cord does your use?

Braided cord, like a bootlace. I've made them out of 100# mono too
with no safety release, but I only used them on the sal****er flats -
wouldn't be a good idea crawling through brush. g

Yeah, I tend to fish in mostly open areas here, but don't have any
desire to garrotte (sp?) myself. I was reading the FAOL site and saw
their suggestion of using a braided plastic craft lace, so I grabbed
some of that and gave it a try yesterday. The end result is kind of
nice; it's pretty thick, but it's got enough spring to it that I think
it should work.

I had used weedwacker line on my first try, and I like the way it
lies, but I *really* need a safety release for that stuff. :-)


Chuck Vance (who estimates he's spent about $20 so far in an
effort to save money on a $25 lanyard ;-)