Blind Fishin Buddy

Submitted by Compass IL

A great recreational opportunity that Compass IL strives to support and engage with consumers is fishing. In celebration of our 25th annual event in our 26 years as a Fishing Has No Boundaries Chapter. To support these activities, we would like to spotlight the Blind Fishin Buddy.

This device was created by a man named Al. He has been an avid fisherman his entire life. His family has taken annual fishing trips to Canada for over a decade. It has given him more memories than he can count. A trip that his family looks forward to yearly. Shortly after retirement, he began to lose his eyesight due to health issues. Al still made it out on the water and was dedicated to this way of life he loved. As his vision worsened, he had to begin to rely on others to simply put a hook on his line. This became frustrating to lose independence.

The Blind Fishin Buddy started as an idea and soon became a family project. Originally, they were trying to develop something to help fishermen who could not see. They then realized that this can help literally everyone who wants to fish.

The Blind Fishin Buddy is a tool that should be essential to everyone’s tackle box. It is designed to put a lure, hook, or other fishing equipment on your line. Whether you have difficulty seeing or shake a little, this product will give you back the confidence to do it for yourself.

The Blind Fishin Buddy can be purchased directly from their website, https://blindfishinbuddy.com, for $34.99. Additional color and size hook guides can be purchased for $1.99. Compass IL offers the opportunity for individuals to borrow or try out items mentioned in our articles before making a purchase.

To learn more about this assistive device or other devices that can improve your independence, please contact Compass IL at 715-233-1070 or 800-228-3287. Our services are provided free of charge. However, we do not directly fund the purchase of assistive technology. Through the WisTech Assistive Technology Program, Compass IL provides a variety of services, including information on alternative financing options like WisLoan, Telework, and TEPP, upon request.