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Equipment


Individuals with upper limb amputations, high-level spinal cord injuries and various grasp disorders can use several adaptive equipment modifications.

 

 An older man walks near a lake with a harness rod holder attached to his body
 Accessible fishing equipment:  Harness rod holder
Rod Holders: Two types of rod holders available are the harness
Attachable rod holder mounted on a wheelchair
Attachable rod holder can be mounted on a wheelchair or boat
rod holder (left) and attachable rod holders (right). The harness rod holder allows an individual with limited use of either arm to participate while the attachable rod holder can mount on a wheelchair or the side of a boat.

 

Electric fishing reel with a cord and a clip to be attached to a battery on a boat, car or power wheelchair.
Electric fishing reel
Reels: Individuals with upper-extremity disabilities may use
Electric fishing reel with coiled cord and a plug for a battery pack
Electric fishing reel
electric reel-in devices. These devices provide an excellent solution for individuals who have difficulties reeling in a fish. These reels are controlled by one hand. Most models have a coiled cord with a plug for a battery pack and/or a cord with a clip to be attached to a battery on a boat, car or power wheelchair.

 

Wheelchair user is fishing
Van's EZ Cast
Van's EZ Cast (left) is designed for individuals with severe upper-extremity disabilities and requires only a small amount of upper-body movement to activate.
Accessible fishing equipment called the "Strong Arm"  attached to an arm
 Strong Arm is an excellent product for anyone with limited or no grip

 

 

 

 

The Strong Arm (right) is an excellent product for anyone with limited or no grip.


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