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[ulsterkeith]

going salmon fishing with the father in law for the first time since accident.not sure how its going to work with my left hand not functioning properly.any anglers out there with some tips ?

[mugsy]

Good for you. I miss fishing, a lot. I have problems with my hands as well. Especially my right. I was checking out adaptive fishing equipment on line the other day. There are a few things avavilable. Pole holders, automatic reels, casters, etc. I would be very interested to hear how it goes.

Have a great relaxing time?

Oh, I don't know about in Calgary but here in California I can apply for a free or discounted fishing license because of my disability. You apply on line and they send paperwork for your doctor to sign. Licenses here have gotten friggin expensive.

Edited by mugsy, 09 June 2011 - 02:27 AM.

[MTB John]

Don't use bait!

Cast with the your good hand then transfer the rod to you bad hand. Your good hand is now free to drink beer..

No bait means no interruptions and you can sit back and enjoy the tranquil surroundings and the bear, I mean beer..

[ulsterkeith]

 MTB John, on 09 June 2011 - 04:11 AM, said:

Don't use bait!

Cast with the your good hand then transfer the rod to you bad hand. Your good hand is now free to drink beer..

No bait means no interruptions and you can sit back and enjoy the tranquil surroundings and the bear, I mean beer..

good advice,but i have to catch me a fish and then worry bout da beers

 mugsy, on 09 June 2011 - 02:25 AM, said:

Good for you. I miss fishing, a lot. I have problems with my hands as well. Especially my right. I was checking out adaptive fishing equipment on line the other day. There are a few things avavilable. Pole holders, automatic reels, casters, etc. I would be very interested to hear how it goes.

Have a great relaxing time?

Oh, I don't know about in Calgary but here in California I can apply for a free or discounted fishing license because of my disability. You apply on line and they send paperwork for your doctor to sign. Licenses here have gotten friggin expensive.

i'll let you know,im looking forward to it,even if its just sitting drinking

[dianna318]

I went fly fishing at Roaring River State Park a few miles from my home here in Missouri Tuesday. Not WC accessible on the lower part where I have always gone. But I can manage to carry a small folding chair down to the bank with my forearm crutches. Had a good time and it's really pretty there. About noon a thunderstorm rolled through and it rained for about 20 min or so and I went back to the truck for a bit.After the rain the clay banks were a bit slimy and I took a bit of a fall and landed on some rocks.Lesson learned there,lol. Embarrassed and a little bruised, I fished a couple more hours. Great Day! I caught about 11 Rainbow trout.Your allowed to keep 4 so that was dinner. My mother is a bit overprotective and when she saw the mud and bruises I had to listen to her long lecture on being safe and blah blah blah. So, few days rest and the fly or maybe take the kayak out and fish the lake. Happy fishing everyone!

I went fly fishing at Roaring River State Park a few miles from my home here in Missouri Tuesday. Not WC accessible on the lower part where I have always gone. But I can manage to carry a small folding chair down to the bank with my forearm crutches. Had a good time and it's really pretty there. About noon a thunderstorm rolled through and it rained for about 20 min or so and I went back to the truck for a bit.After the rain the clay banks were a bit slimy and I took a bit of a fall and landed on some rocks.Lesson learned there,lol. Embarrassed and a little bruised, I fished a couple more hours. Great Day! I caught about 11 Rainbow trout.Your allowed to keep 4 so that was dinner. My mother is a bit overprotective and when she saw the mud and bruises I had to listen to her long lecture on being safe and blah blah blah. So, few days rest and the fly or maybe take the kayak out and fish the lake. Happy fishing everyone!