Rob62

Bummer an expensive way to learn, but the best thing to do in the future is leashes (If you don't want to loose it lease it). I have leases on all my rods when out in the yak and as yet (touch wood) have not lost one in the 14 years I have kayaked. Mad mine from old style phone cords so they're light enough to leave on all the time (even casting) Here are some images to give you an idea. If you don't want to make one most kayak shops do have them for sale.

Can be tied with or without a loop knot but if you want one the Aussie plait is a good option

Have a try with the Yucatan knot its fairly easy to tie and quite strong

I think most lure have that attraction

the ZX35 is for size comparison for the mini vib's and baby jigs, also a SX40 to give a comparison for the three mini minnows

Thought I would start a post for all the Lureophiles out there to show off the Weird, Wonderful and Strange ones in there collection. So I'll start it off with nine from my collection

If you have time to order some try from here https://bit.ly/3zHLrHP 10 for $14.99 in a good colour selection

With the price of tuna and sailfish going up this one might be worth the money Mac Daddy’s Million Dollar Lure https://www.sportfishingmag.com/most-expensive-fishing-lures-in-world/