"Fishing Rod Bandit"
My patent pending "Fishing Rod Bandit" is a one-handed fishing device for people who have lost an arm, or who have limiting hand function. It gives such people the ability to reel in their own fish, bait their own hooks, and tie on their own lures without assistance from others.
It consists of a 12 by 8-in. aluminum plate that's slightly curved to fit your stomach and chest area. Mounted on the front of this plate is a 4-in. dia. cylinder with a hole in it to accommodate the butt end of a fishing rod. A bolt runs through the center of the cylinder with a wingnut that can be tightened, as needed. The entire unit is held in place by a belt around the waist and a cloth strap around the back of the neck.
The device is also fitted with a small clamp, held in place with a Velcro strap, that holds hooks to bait them or tie on a new line.
I came up with the idea because I lost most of my left arm in a farm accident at age 21. Upon retirement I very much wanted to fish. I've found that 10-lb. carp and 15-lb. channel catfish are no match whatever for this device.
Sells for $129.95. Anyone interested can call and ask for a brochure. (Gordon Schrag, 419 N. Christian, Moundridge, Kansas 67107 ph 620 345-8726)
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"Fishing Rod Bandit" FARM HOME recreation 29-6-42 My patent pending "Fishing Rod Bandit" is a one-handed fishing device for people who have lost an arm, or who have limiting hand function. It gives such people the ability to reel in their own fish, bait their own hooks, and tie on their own lures without assistance from others.
It consists of a 12 by 8-in. aluminum plate that's slightly curved to fit your stomach and chest area. Mounted on the front of this plate is a 4-in. dia. cylinder with a hole in it to accommodate the butt end of a fishing rod. A bolt runs through the center of the cylinder with a wingnut that can be tightened, as needed. The entire unit is held in place by a belt around the waist and a cloth strap around the back of the neck.
The device is also fitted with a small clamp, held in place with a Velcro strap, that holds hooks to bait them or tie on a new line.
I came up with the idea because I lost most of my left arm in a farm accident at age 21. Upon retirement I very much wanted to fish. I've found that 10-lb. carp and 15-lb. channel catfish are no match whatever for this device.
Sells for $129.95. Anyone interested can call and ask for a brochure. (Gordon Schrag, 419 N. Christian, Moundridge, Kansas 67107 ph 620 345-8726)
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