“After I had my accident, I found it difficult
to fish, but once I moved to Hervey Bay I
made getting back into fishing a goal.
From there, I just played around with
prototypes until I came up with the rod
holder I sell now,” Rob said.
The holder attaches to your wheelchair
and takes only a few minutes to set up.
The three-part product is no bigger than
a dinner plate, so it’s easy to transport,
but still allows you to catch huge fish!
“I tell everyone it’s how you turn your
powerchair into a game chair in just
minutes!” Rob said.
“The holder eliminates the fear of
dropping the rod because it’s firmly
secured to your chair and you’re able to
pull back on the rod and wind it.”
Since selling his first rod holder in 2014,
the product has gone global and has been
shipped to the United States, United
Kingdom, Sweden and New Zealand.
“
But what the rod holder really does is
enables you to participate at a level
equal to the others around you. I’ve
been at the pier many times and
out-fished the fellas
beside me.
“
confessed handyman, Rob set out to
create a device which made fishing
possible again.
Obi and the rod holder are just two
examples of how accessible and inclusive
products are finally getting the attention
they deserve. We can’t wait to see what’s
next!
If you use a cool accessible
product, or know someone
else who does, we want to
know about it! Email us at
[email protected]
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