Follow Me Outdoors "Bayfishing"

My favorite type of fishing happens here on the shallower tidal flats where saltwater gamefish can be found.

It's no secret that saltwater is where the action is, and there's nothing like a good drag whining to wake you up in the morning.

Light tackle fishing was a lot easier to do than i first thought. All i needed was a little dermiform tape to secure my hand to the rod and one arm on my chair, with extra padding, and I could operate my rod and reel just fine.

One of the very few cases where the first idea worked the best

Below is an array of different devices designed to aid disabled fisherman, from paralysis to stroke. Click on the pic to go to the site where more info is available on each product and on options to buy.
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A couple of those pics are of Larry Cooper and his deep sea equipment. Larry operates a fully accessible offshore fishing boat & lodge in Baja California not far from Cabo San Lucas.

Follow this link to baja enterprises to check out larry's charter service and fishing opportunities for marlin, sailfish, dorado & more.

Offshore isn't easy, but it is doable with the proper equipment and people who know what they are doing.

There are really two different types of fishing as far as adaptive devices are concerned, inshore & offshore. Each type requires different kinds of equipment as you would expect. see my shallow-water trip in florida with guide Ron Schurr here.

My fishing rig was the simplest adaptation because all i needed was to figure out how to keep my rod tight to one hand. After that, the rest was just practice.

Getting in and out of the boat is another matter all together. usually, it's a case of going up and down one step from the dock into the boat, and most bay boats have plenty of room for a chair up front. Some boats have hoists for disabled passengers, and the rest of the transfers are carried out by good ol' elbow grease.

Check out Fishing Page 2 to see how my buddy Mark adapted his flats fishing boat into an accessible vessel.

Links to Adaptive Fishing Equipment (FISHING & BOATING:)

strikefighter ; boat ramp ; hook setter ; angleraid ; electramate ; turboset ; knot magic ; receive all ; castaway harness