Fishing Accessory Resources

Access Recreation

This is one of the best resources I was able to find. It is called Access Recreation. It is located at: http://www.accesstr.com . The main fishing page is located at: http://www.accesstr.com/fishing.cfm

The Strikefighter Products which look very interesting are located at: http://www.accesstr.com/fishing3.cfm

The Strikefighter rod holder is fantastic for one-handed fishing. Using standard fishing gear the Strikefighter takes the main work of pumping your rod from your arms to your legs and hips.

This link is from a site done by a disabled fisherman, and it has some very good ideas that may interest you - http://www.geocities.com/scosmo451/equipment.htm

PVA National Bass Trail Information

http://www.pva.org/NEWPVASITE/sports%20&%20recreation/bass/bassindex.htm

Fishing has no Boundaries

This site has a good list of places that make equipment for disabled fishermen.
Site Location: http://www.cfhnb.org/equipment.html

More Sources of Fishing Equipment for Disabled Fishermen

The following list comprises of companies that make some form of fishing gear that has been adapted in one form or another for disabled individuals. These companies have been complied from several sources. We are not familiar with all these companies.

Access to Recreation, Inc. .

2509 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Suite 430
Thousands Oaks, CA 91362
800-634-4351 / 805-498-7535
FAX: 805-498-8186
Catalog available of adapted sports and fishing equipment

Bassmatic

2512 Columbus Road
P.O. Box 7117
Canton, OH 44705
330-455-3983
FAX: 330-455-6534
Adaptive device for amputees to manipulate fishing rods.

Boat Tray by Traken, Inc.

71112 S. Villanova
St. Louis, MO 63123
Tray for walkers to hold fishing gear.

Cheney-Weeder Mfg., Inc.

1805 West 4th
Spokane, WA 99204
509-624-4333
FAX: 509-624-9844
Maker of the Chinook pontoon boat. Custom designed for the disabled angler.

Creative Shop

P.O. Box 7
Leoma, TN 38468
615-852-2323
Van's EZ Cast provides casting system for persons with disabilities.

Dritmaster - Blackwater Tools

Route 7 Box 1444
Manning, SC 29102
803-473-4927 / 800-346-1923
FAX: 803-473-4953
Makes rod holders for any action rods.

Electric Fishing Reel Systems, Inc.

P.O. Box 20411
Greensboro, NC 27420
910-273-9101
FAX: 910-370-9411
Electric Fishing Reeel System.

Fish Alert

1310 East Sixth Street
Sandwich, IL 60548
800-6fish92
A new rod holder that lights up and buzzes when a fish bites. Easy access to the rod by disabled fishermen.

FJR Industries, Inc.

P.O. Box 968
Painesville, OH 44077
216-352-9333
Rod Holders.

Garis Tackle

P.O. Box 643
Skyland, NC 28776
704-687-1152
FAX: 413-774-7155
"NO-TIE CONNECTOR" Product connects fishing line to lure without knot.

H & M Marine Enterprises

Route 2 HWY 13 E
Carbondale, IL 62901
618-985-3769
FAX: 618-985-3769
Welded flat bottom boats with side ramps to meet the needs of disabled sportsmen.

High & Dry Pole Holder

1396 M-66 S.W.
Kalkaska, MI 49646
616-258-6757
Hand crafted rod holder made of tough nylon webbing, quick release buckle.

Howell's tackle Company

Route 1 Box 19E
Stella, NC 28582

Interior Mediquip Ltd.

Box 1875
Vernon, BC VIT 8Z7
Canada
604-543-1363
FAX: 604-549-3002
Makers of submersible wheelchair, modular flooring systems for wheelchairs.

Iron Horse Productions

2624 Connor St.
Port Huron, MI 48060
Wheelchairs designed for rugged use, including wading in streams for fishing.

Leisure Company

4189 Chatford Cove
Tucker, GA 30084
770-496-5948
Adapted reel system.

Life Essentials

345 Burnett Road
West Lafayette, IN 47906
Lifts

Quad-T

2215 Tyler Ave SE
Bemidji, MN 56601
218-751-2773
Electric reels with rod.

The Specialty Works

Route 6 Box 6777A
Hayward, WI 54843
715-634-8537
Maker of various rod holders for different disabled circumstances.

Storm Boats

377 S.W. 14th Avenue
Pompano Beach, Florida 33069
800-336-0520
FAX: 954-785-4373
Maker of Bass boats adapted for disabled fishermen. Can be custom built.

Strong-Arm Fishing Products

2046A Pharmacy Ave.
Scarborough, Ont. MIT 1H8
Canada
416-756-1379
FAX: 416-756-1379
Rod holder design for use with minimal or no hand function.

Sure Hands International

2500 Iroquois Trial
Lafayette, IN 47905
317-477-1041
Recreational Lifts

Tuscarora Designs

15185 Buchanan Trail West
Mercersburg, PA 17236
Makes equipment to mobilize boats and other outdoor gear.

Wilderness Enterprises

4634 Embarrass Road
Embarrass, MN 55732
218-984-3002

Specializes in modifying sporting equipment such as rods and reels, to meet the needs of persons with disabilities.