Is there a fishing reel to assist arthritic wrists

[bushmaster1313]

I was barely able to reel in a 30 pound halibut

Is there a lever assisted reel?

Thank you

 

[rwsmith]

Look into...

Look into Quckfire and Flashreel. There are also electric reels.

 

[Fishinfool]

The final gear ratio of a reel can make a big difference in how it feels when pulling in a big fish. A reel with a fast retrieve ratio will make for a fast retrieve under light load, but lacks the power to pull in a big fish as compared to a slower retrieve ratio, that gives a slower, but easier time on the reels handle. Type of reel also matters, with a bait caster type working better on big fish than an open faced spinning reel.

Electric reels are also an option, though I have never tried one except a commercial version on a tuna boat that would not be practical for normal use.

Some folks reel in using their wrist, turning in a circular pattern. You get better leverage and less wrist fatigue by keeping your wrist straight, and using your arm moving in a circular pattern to operate the reels handle. Keeping the rod in a rod holder while reeling helps, as does a larger torpedo grip on the end of the handle.

Halibut fight out of proportion to their size because of their flat shape, and desire to always stay on the bottom when hooked.

Larry

 

[Stevens]

leave it in the rod holder and crank away. Halibut won't be jumping.
Steve W

 

[Fishslayer]

Two speed reel with a long handle.

 

[BearBio]

Compare gear ratios and cranks.

 

[DeathGrip]

Try a brace.

If that don't work a truck wench.

 

[Lee Barner]

a 20 volt cordless drill. lee

 

[BearBio]

Try a brace.

If that don't work a truck wench.

Blonde, brunette or redhead?

 

[Snapping Twig]

How about an electric reel?

Daiwa Tanacom 1000 Power Assist Reel | TackleDirect

 

[Mr.Harry]

If you're into it, need it, and don't want to let go of it (I wouldn't) go up the ladder and get a massive shimano two-gear tuna reel. With an extended handle. Cost you a bunch, but keep on fishin' man. Put some mechanical leverage on those flat-faced slobs. Don't quit.

 

[Fishslayer]

If you're into it, need it, and don't want to let go of it (I wouldn't) go up the ladder and get a massive shimano two-gear tuna reel. With an extended handle. Cost you a bunch, but keep on fishin' man. Put some mechanical leverage on those flat-faced slobs. Don't quit.

Not necessary these days. There are some pretty small 2 speeds available these days and spectra is about 1/3-ish the diameter of mono.

 

[rwsmith]

I'd presume..

I'd presume that personal reels would not be quite as large as a commercial reel. Unless you need a big reel to pull up Halibut. I don't known, I've never fished forHalibut, however I know that a decent sized stingray is like pulling up a safe.