About the inventor: Dave Walko
Being retired has given me time to pursue one of my lifelong ambitions of trout fishing. Along with fishing nearly everyday, I found myself dreaming about fishing at night. In mid-May, 2005, I went to bed and one of the last things that I thought about was the fact that I had dropped my entire fishing rod into the stream that day. As I slept, I had a dream about a device that would solve this very problem. I remember sitting-up in bed and saying out loud, “Son-of-a-gun, that rod holder is something every fisherman could use.”
Over the past year, I saw my idea evolve into a truly useful product, so I applied for a patent and created the Fish Hands Free Company. Both fly-fishermen and those using spinning rods have tested the “Fish Hands Free” rod-holder. The response is always positive and usually results in customers buying more rod-holders for their friends and family. Our customers find it hard to believe that something so simple can make such a big difference in their fishing experience. Try one today and find yourself “hooked” on the “Fish Hands Free” rod holder.
Happy Fishing,
Dave Walko, owner
About the Owners: JT and L
As recent empty nesters, we are revving up our outdoor recreation and helping Dave Walko (L’s dad) with his rod holder company, Fish Hands Free. We have always enjoyed traveling, hiking, boating and backpacking. JT is an avid hunter and has reignited his passion for fishing as L begins her foray into the fishing world, particularly fly fishing.
We are excited to keep Dave’s dream alive as we promote the Fish Hands Free rod holder, a product we believe in! We plan to learn as much as we can about fishing from the many fine folks we are bound to meet along the way. We need followers on this journey of ours and would love for you to come along for the ride. Please follow us on Instagram @fishhandsfree to keep up with our travels, trials, lessons and laughter as we continue to share our rod holder with the fishing community.