Testimonials

“Its another one of those things that makes you wonder ‘Why didn’t someone come up with this 100 years ago!’ They’re great, beating the heck out of twist ties and rubber bands”
 (Detroit Free Press: Jan. 19/06 by Eric Sharp - Outdoors writer)

“Tired of and frustrated by the endless tangles that develop when you need to break down your fishing rods to transport them but don’t want to reel in all the fishing line?  Check out one of the simplest yet ingenious tools you can add to your tackle box, the Fishing Butler.
‘We like to say, stop that tangled insanity, and the Fishing Butler is just the thing to help, says Carrie Broadbent from R Ideas of Hagersville, Ontario, the Butler’s manufacturer.
This simple device is made of a thin, bungee-type nylon cord and a quick release disk that either releases or tightens the cord, depending on the direction in which you pull.  The butlers come in pairs so you can secure both ends of a broken-down rod.  What’s more, since the cord is basically one big loop. Once you tighten it around the rod, you’re left with another loop that you can use for hanging the rod.
The butler comes in a variety of colors so you if you have several rod and reel set-ups, you can code them any way you want.  And perhaps most important, because you’re sure to drop one at some point, they float.
Such a simple concept that solves such a common problem, it’s a surprise no one had thought of this idea before,
‘Sometimes, it’s the simplest things that really do well,’ says Broadbent.
(Woods - N- Water News, March 2006 by Tom Carney - Outdoors Writer)

“Friend of mine from Seattle area bought me a pair of Fishing Butlers.  I love them.  Where can I get them around the Bremerton/Silverdale area of Washington State.  Thanks! Brad
(October 6, 2006 - personal email received)

“Folks I was given a few butlers last year and now have finally found your site but I need to know a local dealer as I require a bunch more. Are there any dealers in the London or Woodstock areas.  Your info will be greatly appreciated. The butlers surpass any expectations, this is the first breakdown/rod management system that works.  It is a quality item.
Thanks.”
(Kim Black Aylmer, Ont. - July 26, 2006)

“Hello, my name is Dean Ball, I received a fishing rod butler as a gift this week from a friend.  I was in awe.  I would like to add these to my table at the sales market this year.  Now I need to know how I can become a dealer of these fine fishing rod holders/keepers?  Thank you in advance.”
(Dean Ball - March 15, 2007)

“Thru the 2006 Sport Show Tour we traveled with the folks from R Ideas (Ontario, Canada).  They have developed a simple, yet very ingenious way of securing 2 piece fishing rods for transportation or storage.  Thru the average 4 day show we would sell 1,000+ units/day.
It looks like a GREAT POS sale item.”
(George Klein - Big Lake Outfitters - March 24, 2006)

“My Son’s Birthday is next month and I know he’ll love your fishing butlers.  He bought 2 packs at a trade show and now wishes he bought more. 
Where can a get a bunch in the Madison, Wisconsin area?”
(Melody Sakins - June 2006)

I bought your Fishing Butler at a boat show last year here in Winnipeg,MB. I was so impressed that I bought four of them. The only problem I have with your Fishing Butler is that I did not buy more of them. I use them all the time and still to this day cannot get over how well they work. I tell all my fishing friends about them as they are very impressed on how they work. I plan to buy more of them for myself and a few of my friends. Thank You for making a very wonderful product.
Yours Truly
Denis Delorme
(Winnipeg, Man. - October 2007)