Devising a trout rod "Sling"

[Latimeria]

In between all the business trying to prepare for my Surgical Downtime (Pulling down X-Mas stuff from attic, yard work, prepping chairs since I'll be living on them for a bit) I decided to start to try and engineer a sling for my trout rod that would let me fight a fish and reel in without using my right arm.

I've come up with a few possible configurations, but that reeling in the handle on the wrong side (affectionately known as "Squatch-Handed" reel) is still a bit tough.  Only have a couple of more days to figure it out, but hope to have a working concept here by Thursday.

I'll post pictures when done.

[sasquatch]

How is the handle on the right side of a spinning reel going to not involve your right arm? I'm confused.

Just make a sign. "Expert fisherman, hook and hands $5 each"

Then hook the fish, make them reel it in, and put it on your stringer.

[Latimeria]

How is the handle on the right side of a spinning reel going to not involve your right arm? I'm confused.

Just make a sign. "Expert fisherman, hook and hands $5 each"

Then hook the fish, make them reel it in, and put it on your stringer.

I didn't realize Sasquatches were so mean... 

I'm going to blow your mind with my new engineering project.  You think you've seen me at my best, but I have some serious ideas on this one!

Funny, the last time I had surgery on this shoulder I showed up and met you and the EDC at DeAnza in 2007.  Wow, almost 20 years it's held up.  LOL

[Latimeria]

I might even start to market the Rotator Cuff Sx Sling!!!

[Tim524]

But wait, there's more !

[jrodda]

Interested to see what you come up with, as my mind is currently off in the boonies with Steve's. You might need a micro electric reel at this rate. Or use a fly rod and then retrieve with your feet. You won't scare the children at all!