Do you guys ever experience the problem when you are wading and you get a tangle around the top eyelit or you want to tie on a new lure, but it is difficult because you don't have anywhere to place your rod to work on it?

I am in an Engineering class and am developing a solution to this problem. Do you think that you guys would be interested in a solution to this?

Having waded a lot with both fly fishing and spin casting gear I've always used the shirts with the elastic band or Velcro straps to hold the rod while I retie.  It's a flyfishing thing.  I also got really good at putting the rod in my waders or under my arm.  I'd still like to see your product though.  Always interested.    

Will your solution work while seated in a kayak?

I generaly use short 6’ to 6’6” rods when wading or kayaking, so reaching the tip isnt a huge issue. When retying while wading I stick my rod butt in my pocket, which works well if you have a short rod and deep pockets.  

My waders have loops on the shoulder straps that I put the rod butt through. I admit its awkward but if you can come up with something better that would be great.

I always tuck my rod in my underarm. Never had an issue. Any solution that would add more bulk to carry wading would either be a burden ornin the way for me personally. I like to carry as little as I can get away with. 

I actually made something for it but sadly, I've never had a chance to put it to use in the real world, and probably won't. 

 

I only used my waders for one type of fishing in November/December but the area has an open grassy area I can use to lay my rod down to make changes.  

 

It is basically a short piece of pvc pipe with a strap not unlike one you'd find on a messenger bag or a bag with a shoulder strap. 

 

You simply placed the rod butt into the pvc pipe. I also had a velcro strap on the shoulder strap that would allow you hold the rod on your chest hands free. You simply put it on just as if it were a shoulder strap bag. I used typical back pack things to make the strap adjustable and those same male/female snap joining thingies. When worn, the pvc pipe would naturally find its way to your side, pretty much out of your way. 

 

Gravity kept the rod butt in place (by your waist) and the Velcro secured the rod to the strap (roughly upper chest/shoulder area). 

 

It is simple and elementary but functional. Incidentally, you can use it to keep your hands free when walking around in areas not too bushy. 

 

If you devise something similar, I would only need to have a humble royalty for each unit made, lol.