Adaptive Fishing Equipment
Adaptive Fishing Equipment
Various fishing equipment I've found or heard about through the internet. I have not tried most of these products but there are a lot of good ideas out there. Let me know of any of these you've used as well as any other links it would be good to include.
Access to Recreation products
Achievable Concepts Pty Ltd
Axess Outdoors
Big Sky Imagination
Cooling Bands
Cover your Bass portable bathroom
Disabled Fishermen
Dolphin Electreel
Elec-tra-mate Reels
Enjoy The Fight Brace
FishAmatic
Fishing rigs for the disabled
Float Trailer
K & S Outdoors
One Armed Fishing Bandit
Pontoon Autodock
Receive-All
Sure Grip Sports Glove
Turboset
Electric reels, rod holders for wheelchairs and one handed operation.
More electric reels, various rod holders, as well as a knot tying device.
www.achievableconcepts.us/usa_fish.htm
To the person having had the thought that the outdoors is independently out of their reach, the i.m. will show you that the outdoors is independently in your reach. Give independent mobility a try. George is the designer, builder, and very much a user of the i.m. When you check Goerge's site, be sure to watch the video in the Gallery section.
"Our special joy is finding ways to help the disabled. If you have an idea - let's talk and see what we can come up with! At Big Sky Imagination the sky is the limit!" Scot has a machine shop and has already created several products for the disabled, like the fishing rod holder shown below. Scot also has several adaptations in the hunting section of the site. He is also very willing to create new products.
Scot Browne, Inventor
406 239-8073
scot@outdrs.net
www.bigskyimagination.com
These bands are about the thickness of a handkerchief when dry, but they're filled with beads that expand and hold water. All you need to do is soak them in ice water and they work great to keep you cool on the hot days. I use one myself because my MS is really sensative to heat and they work great.
Cost is $5.00 apiece plus $1 shipping. You can contact Carol by email.
Our product is a unique portable bathroom for your boat created with your privacy and peace of mind built directly into the design. The BassRoom is an extremely versatile and environmentally safe option to making continous trips back and forth to shore when a member of your fishing party has an emergency. The BassRoom sets up in minutes for those moments when the need for a bathroom is immediate and can be left on the deck of your boat while you continue to fish if necessary. Nobody really wants to make that mad dash for the nearest boat launch when the urge arises especially when you're on top of a good school of actively feeding fish. Now, with the BassRoom, you don't have to!
Guides, fishermen with physical dependancies, and young children alike all enjoy the privacy and security the BassRoom affords.
A ton of information for those who love to fish but need to make some adaptations. It tells of reel repair, gear, rods and lure rigs and lure fixits as well as setups for wheel chair information that may help out.
www.njstriper.com/disabledfishermen.asp
Dolphin Whisenhunt® Electric Power fishing reels with a hand crank are the perfect marriage of technology and sport. When you tire from the fight, just press the convenient switch and let the electric motor take over. To return to manual control, simply turn the handle. The transition from manual control to power and back is smooth and seamless.
www.electric-fishing-reels.com/
Reels designed to enable individuals who are physically challenged to enjoy the sport of fishing without assistance.
www.elec-tra-mate.com/content.html
If you have a hard time holding a fishing pole these folks have the solution. The Enjoy the Fight brace.
The fishAmatic automatically sets the hook for you, and works while fishing from the bank, dock, or boat. fishAmatic alerts you when the fish is hooked, can be used over and over again, and it helps save the fish. So sensitive that the fish are caught on the lips or jaw,before they have a chance to swallow the hook.
Don also makes two types of Pole Holders, one for on the bank and one for a wheelchair.
dhpolzin@mchsi.com
515-202-2331
A few good ideas and links to fishing equipment for the disabled.
residents.bowhunting.net/susieq/dis-hunters-fish.html
They manufacture a boat that was originally designed for the ATV market but the use for people in wheelchairs would be excellent. The product is called The Float Trailer, it is a boat and trailer all in one, the front of the boat is designed like a landing craft with a built in fold down ramp, a wheelchair could be easily driven right into the boat.
www.admiraldrive.com/float_overview.html
K & S Outdoors manufactures the Castaway Fishing Harness which is designed to be used by able-bodied or disabled fishermen or women on casting reels that are fitted with locking lugs. It is not designed to be used with a spinning reel. The sturdy polypropylene webbing is great for outdoor use in that it has excellent UV protection and does not absorb water, giving it resistance to mildew and rot. The clips are made of bronze and are suited for the locking lugs of a big game reel. This harness comes in two sizes: Standard Adult, which fits most, and XL Adult.
They also have added other adaptive fishing equipment to their website.
http://theksoutdoors.com/The_KS_Outdoors/Fishing_Gear.html
Sarde Howell tried different types of fishing gear that was sold by different companies. He was continually disappointed as the fishing pole always twisted when reeling. So, he invented a foolproof way of solving that problem. It is called the “One Armed Fishing Bandit.”
Pontoon Autodock is unlike any other traditional boat ramp. Designed at the outset as adaptive gear, it is now possible for an individual in a wheelchair to independantly operate a pontoon boat. Ideal for water taxis, and tour operators, it allows the operator to focus more on clientele and worry less about boat handling. Check out the videos on their site to see how it works.
The RECEIVE-ALL allows people with a wide variety of hand control and strength limitations the ability to hold and manipulate a wide range of objects. The system consists of an arm brace and an adapter. You simply attach an adapter to the item you wish to hold; fishing rod, garden tool, the possibilities are endless! That item can now be attached to the arm brace that is secured to your arm. You now have control of that item.
The Sure Grip Glove has been invented to enhance the abilities for disabled people. Examples are for those people with arthritis, missing fingers or other hand/finger disabilities.
TURBOSET is an arm support cradle that swivels. Increased hook set is the obvious feature. It was originally invented for less wrist and arm fatigue. After much testing and development with fisherman Turboset provided incredible casting accuracy as well. It can be used in all types of fishing.
