RodGaff: Necessary Boat Safety Equipment
Where boating safety is concerned, there are few boating accessories that can enhance the safety of your boat and passengers as easily as RodGaff. The RodGaff is a simple tool that allows you to lift rods in and out of overhead “rocket launcher” boat rod holders without having to step on top of coolers, bait tanks, gunwales, or other unsafe and possibly slippery surfaces.
According to the Boat U.S Foundation for Boating Safety & Clean Water, falling overboard is one of the leading causes of fatalities when boating. In order to avoid this they recommend the following:
While on board you should always strive to have three points of contact with the boat. This means, you should have both feet planted and holding on with at least one hand.
When lifting rods in and out of rod holders that are mounted overhead, it is almost always impossible to keep both feet on the ground, or otherwise keep these three points of contact with the boat. RodGaff allows you to keep both feet planted firmly on the ground. Even the most experienced boater is not immune to a rogue wave or sudden gust of wind. Prepare for the unexpected by equipping your boat with RodGaff.
RodGaff not only enhances the safety of you and your boat’s passengers, it also makes your fishing experience more convenient. Climbing up and down to retrieve rods is unnecessary and annoying, meaning once you’re done using your rod, you’re less likely to feel like returning it to its holder. Why risk you or a passenger leaving a rod leaning in an unsafe place obstructing a pathway due to being too lazy to climb up? RodGaff ensures your boat stays clean and organized with no rods left lying around.
Best of all, RodGaff improves the safety and convenience of your boating experience, while also being incredibly easy to store and use. It’s aluminum frame is lightweight and vinyl coated to ensure no damage occurs to your rods. It’s small compact and stores easily. Best of all, RodGaff is a fishing boat accessory so easy to use, even my 10 year old grand-daughter can use it! Watch our demo video here!
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