I think there are solutions out there for the method. THe question is depression and motivation. I hope she can find the motivation to continue to fish and if she does,I am also sure she will find a solution. Sorry for her loss.
jed
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I think there are solutions out there for the method. THe question is depression and motivation. I hope she can find the motivation to continue to fish and if she does,I am also sure she will find a solution. Sorry for her loss.
jed
I can't top the good suggestions all ready posted, but please tell your friend to hang in there. I have guided several one handed, one armed fisherman and each one of them had their own way of overcoming their disabilities. She has a good friend in you, which is one battle won.
I even remember one old guy that used to row a driftboat with one arm.
Please give her our support and tell her old flyfishmt will take her down the Bighorn anytime she wants.
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"My fondest memories and friends will be forever bound to my heart, with the waters I have fished." D.G. 1992
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Your friend is lucky to have someone like you to help her out. Here is a article that I googled up that has some pics and descriptions of a couple of devices. I hope it helps. [url=http://www.fishandfly.co.uk/tledit0700.html:37343]http://www.fishandfly.co.uk/tledit0700.html[/url:37343]
Harold, you may want to buy your friend a " Rod Mate " that attaches to a belt around the waist. Will also probably need a stripping basket of some sort. Cast out & put the rod in the " Rod-Mate " so the line can be stripped in until fish-on ! As for casting & getting distance, it's like practice on the lawn at targets when you keep the line under the rod with the finger pressing it up to the rod so as to control the amount of line length. Keep the line tight & keep practice at one distance, then let out a little more & try a longer distance. There are automatic fly reels listed in Dan Baileys' 2005 catalog, Franco Vivarelli Newstar series for saltwater, a WF 8 & 150 yards of backing & 2 reels for a #5 weight. good luck!
harold-
i cant offer any advice, but i can offer my support. get your friend out of the doldrums and get her fishing. shes lucky to have a friend such as yourself. maybe a little time and mental healing will help, but you keep on her. i know you will, and i know you wont let her give up without a fight.
let her know she has friends here, as well. keep the spirits up, and the rest will follow suit.
godd luck,
Chris
Harold, we have a gal in our club who only has the use of one hand. While I've not seen her cast, I'm told she does a bang up job....I'll see her next Thursday at the meeting and talk to her about your friend. Unfortunately, this lady is not computer conversant otherwise I'd get her in direct touch. Further, I also heard that this gal even complete the club course on constructing laminated landing nets. And she ties flys.
I'll forward you the info asap.
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Snow on the roof with fire in the hearth
Harold,
I am in the process of making a rod for draindamaged (Paul). E-mail me and we can work through this problem and get her back out there.
Tight lines,
Pete
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Silvertop2;
If she wants to send me a snail mail; email me and I will send you the address and phone numbers.
Tell her thanks for me,
and thank you for helping also,
Harold
Harold
Unfortunately, there are very few resources for adaptive fishing equipment. However , you might want to check out a website which offers (electric) power assisted fishing equipment, and disabled anglers:
<< [url=http://users.spacestar.net/dchriste/:8eef2]http://users.spacestar.net/dchriste/[/url:8eef2] >>
Also, another website which offers alternatives for assistance is :
<<http://www.njstriper.com/disabledfishermen.asp >>
This website offers a resource in adaptive equipment right there in Florida, though it is more geared to the wheelchair angler.
Just trying to help !
I want to thank everyone for their help..
Any suggestion no matter what it is triggers thoughts. Thinking is what leads to inventions.
Bless you all and those who will help later.
Harold