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Barracuda
The Barracuda is engineered to assist anglers who struggle with holding a fishing rod, enabling them to catch more fish with greater ease. While it does depend on the angler's strength and ability, this harnessed rod holder secures the fishing rod in front of the angler, allowing for ONE-ARM FISHING with either the right or left hand. The Barracuda is specifically designed for individuals who have experienced a stroke, amputation, or PTSD. The harness distributes energy across the shoulders, back, and legs, granting the angler enhanced independence, control, excitement, and enjoyment while fishing. These adaptive fishing rod holders are your ticket to reeling in more catches.
Crafted from corrosion-resistant aircraft aluminum, stainless steel nylon hardware, polypropylene webbing, and high-impact plastic buckles and connectors, the Barracuda stands up to the elements. Most of its aluminum components are powder-coated for added protection and durability.
Compatible with any fishing rod handle that measures less than 1-1/4 inches in diameter and is long enough to utilize both thumb screws, the Barracuda is designed for versatility.
Maximize your use of our adaptive fishing equipment by installing a gimbal on your fishing rod for use with the Barracuda or Side Winder systems. The gimbal prevents side-to-side movement when reeling in a fish. Equip all your rods with gimbal butts to seamlessly use them with any of our fishing rod holders. Consider adding the spring-loaded plunger to your setup—it ensures the rod stays engaged in the gimbal even when the handle moves forward while reeling. Each system order includes a complimentary drill kit and instructions to install your own gimbals, perfect for those adding the plunger.
Barracuda-Fly
Introducing the Barracuda-Fly, the latest innovation from Freedom Adaptive Systems. By incorporating the design features of the Barracuda, this model includes a tube to hold the fly rod and reel and a conventional system, providing stability for disabled anglers when reeling in the catch of the day.
For those with upper body mobility issues who love fly fishing, the Barracuda-Fly will have you back on your favorite waters, landing that prize fish with ease.
Crafted from corrosion-resistant aircraft aluminum, stainless steel nylon hardware, polypropylene webbing, and high-impact plastic buckles and connectors, the Barracuda-Fly is built to last. Most aluminum parts are powder-coated for extra protection and durability.
Compatible with any fishing rod handle less than 1-1/4 inches in diameter, the Barracuda-Fly offers versatility. For optimal performance, use a gimbal rod butt with any of our systems. The gimbal locks into the pivot bolt to prevent the rod from twisting while reeling in a fish. For instructions on how to install a gimbal, click the button below.
Side Winder
The Side Winder is one of the easiest adaptive rod holders to use, designed specifically for individuals with arm or hand mobility issues. It's an excellent choice for catching smaller-sized fish up to 30 pounds.
Like the Barracuda, this adaptive rod holder is compatible with any rod handle less than 1-1/4 inches in diameter. The Side Winder features a unique spring-loaded tube that holds the fishing rod, allowing it to be easily adjusted to one of four fishing positions. You can set the hook and play the fish just like anyone else on the boat, limited only by your abilities.
Using a gimbal butt allows you to take full advantage of the Side Winder. The gimbal engages the pivot bolt in the rod tube, and once you tighten the thumb screw, the rod is locked and ready for action. The Side Winder is available for both right- and left-hand use.
Add a new level of control to your fishing experience with the Side Winder.
Take full advantage of our adaptive fishing equipment by installing a gimbal on your fishing rod for use with the Barracuda or Side Winder systems. The gimbal prevents the fishing rod from moving side to side when reeling in a fish. Install a gimbal butt on all your fishing rods to use them with any of our rod holders. The spring-loaded plunger is another "add-on" for our systems. It ensures the rod stays engaged in the gimbal, even when reeling and the handle moves forward. Each system ordered comes with a complimentary drill kit and instructions to make your gimbals ready for use with the plunger.
Spring Loaded Plunger
Take full advantage of our adaptive fishing equipment, by installing the plunger. The spring loaded plunger is an "add-on" for our Barracuda and Sidewinder systems. It will replace the thumb screw and will keep the rod from disengaging the gimbal when reeling and handle moves forward. It will replace the thumb screw and will keep the rod from disengaging the gimbal when reeling and handle moves forward.
Each system ordered will ship with a drill kit and instructions (Free of Charge) of how to install your own gimbals and plunger.
Gimbal
Take full advantage of our adaptive fishing equipment, by installing a gimbal on the fishing rod to be used with the Barracuda, or the Side Winder systems' The gimbal will keep the fishing rod from moving side to side when reeling in a fish. Install a gimbal butt on all of your fishing rods you can use them with any of our fishing rod holders. The spring loaded plunger is another "add-on" for our systems. It will replace will keep the rod from disengaging the gimbal when reeling and handle moves forward. Each system ordered will ship with a drill kit and instructions (Free Of Charge) of how to install your own gimbals and plunger.