However, it does not float. Last week, I had a fish thrash while it was on the board and normally I can keep control of it, but this time it went over. It sank slowly, but I was not able to get to it in time and down to Davy Jones' locker it went. After I caught the next fish, I forgot what it was like trying to measure a fish without it (besides the monster Red Drum and Kow Stripers). I ordered a new one the next day and started thinking of ways to not lose it. A friend of mine suggested a retractable cable, and although it's a good idea, I couldn't logistically find a place to attach it to without getting in the way and/or slowing me down.

When I got it in the mail, I saw on the back that there were two groove and the light bulb came on. I got a roll of 1/2" x 3/8" strip foam insulation and some glue from the hardware store.

Crammed it into the two grooves

Ta Daa, bath tub tested! Good to go!

The Hawg Trough is available at Hook1 Kayak Fishing Gear.