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](/contentimages/15.jpg) |
Accessible fishing equipment: Harness rod holder |
Rod Holders: Two types of rod holders available are the harness
![Attachable rod holder mounted on a wheelchair](/contentimages/16.jpg) |
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.](/contentimages/17.jpg) |
Electric fishing reel |
Reels: Individuals with upper-extremity disabilities may use
![Electric fishing reel with coiled cord and a plug for a battery pack](/contentimages/18.jpg) |
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](/contentimages/19.jpg) |
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](/contentimages/20.jpg) |
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.