gj's are constructed of 400 pound monofilament fishing line crimped with aluminum sleeves. the double wrapped loops on the gj ends are designed to keep the loop strong and open and can support a wide variety of terminal connectors like carabineers, velcro strips, zip ties or key rings but you can use anything you want to latch onto your gear. we include a carabiner and velcro strip for each gj in your package. for you saltwater folks, you may want to consider upgrading to a stainless steel carabiner or other saltwater terminal tackle or quick links. quick links have a screw lock which is very reliable and will withstand a higher load.

gjs were designed to serve as safety lanyards for kayaker gear but we have found that they are used for just about any gear or equipment that you don't feel like losing. just out of the package, coiled gjs are about 2 feet long. after some use, they will naturally stretch to 3 to four feet. under a load, coiled gjs will stretch out to about 20 feet. straight gj's are about 4 feet long.

all gj's have a circular aluminum identification tag on one end. as you can see in the photos, they are blank when you get them. if you have an engraver, you can just carve your name, your business name or whatever design you want. Of course, you can also use your imagination and do what i do. i will find some piece of metal with an interesting shape and place it on the gj while it is laying on the flat hard steel plate of my vice (of course any sturdy hunk of metal will do). then, i take a 3-pound sledge and smack the fool out of the piece of metal and … it leaves an indentation on the gj. i've used nails to punch holes in the tag as well. you can make all kinds interesting designs.

one last word for our outfitter customers. a stamped gj identification tag can be an awesome souvenir for your customers. at the risk of being corny, the adventures you offer are memories that may last a lifetime. i don't know about you, but i have a collection of rocks, pens, ticket stubs and a lot of other "souvenirs" that remind me of places i've been and adventures i have taken. a stamped gj identification tag can be a badge of honor for completing the adventure you offer and is a perfect, and practical, souvenir. i would recommend offering a gj to your clients before the trip and then stamp it at the completion of their trip. and, like i said previously, you can "mark" you id tags in all kinds of creative ways.

just for fun, as you use your gj's, snap a photo and send it to me. i would love to see them working for you. if you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Scott R. Henson
Owner - Beachbreak, LLC