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
Electric reels, rod holders for wheelchairs and one handed operation.
http://www.accesstr.com/index.html
Achievable Concepts Pty Ltd
More electric reels, various rod holders, as well as a knot tying device.
http://www.achievableconcepts.us/usa_fish.htm
Cover your Bass portable bathroom
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.
Disabled Fishermen
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.
http://www.njstriper.com/disabledfishermen.asp
Dolphin Electreel
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.
http://www.electric-fishing-reels.com/
Elec-tra-mate Reels
Reels designed to enable individuals who are physically challenged to enjoy the sport of fishing without assistance.
http://www.elec-tra-mate.com/content.html
FishAmatic
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.
fishamatic@msn.com
515-202-2331
Fishing rigs for the disabled
A few good ideas and links to fishing equipment for the disabled.
http://residents.bowhunting.net/susieq/dis-hunters-fish.html
Float Trailer
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.
http://www.admiraldrive.com/float_overview.html
One Armed Fishing Bandit
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.”
Receive-All
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.
Turboset
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.
