Entries by Lawrence

Backwater Adventures in the Florida Keys

We’ve all watched on TV people sight fishing for Bonefish and Permit along the flats located in and around the Florida Keys. Spotting fish and accurate casts are crucial. Well, there’s more than one way to catch those marauding saltwater game fish and I’ve got the proof. Arranging a day’s charter should be simple, and […]

Blind Fishing Kayak Up-Date

Without doubt, HobieCat’s Mirage drive system for their kayaks has made a huge difference in my fishing and overall navigational ability on the water. Because I depend on my non-visual senses for all things in life, having my hands free to feel what’s taking place both above and below the water is crucial. The Mirage […]

2014 Spring Update

While January offers me plenty of opportunities to ice fish, February is show season and pretty much every weekend has me exhibiting and speaking at outdoor shows. Shows this year included the 4-day Ottawa Boat and Sportsman Show, the 4-day Toronto sportsman Show, and the 2-day Toronto People in Motion show. In total over the […]

Aquatic Adventures along the Gulf of Mexico

In April of 2014 my wife Anne, our two youngest children ages 6 and 8, myself and my guide dog Moby along with our 3lb Yorky, traveled down the east coast of the Gulf of Mexico. Our accommodations were a 34-foot ultra-light travel trailer that we towed with our V6-powered half-ton truck.  The entire trip […]

Girl Guides Go Fishing!

Part of my role as the Conservation Director for the Ottawa Valley South Bass Masters club is to find ways to pass on knowledge to others on fishing sustainably. What better way to accomplish this than to bring 38 Girl Guides ranging in age from 5 to 17 shore fishing after school. Management at the […]

CTV’s Amazing People

Following the evening news on CTV there’s a segment called “Amazing People” hosted by Kimothy Walker. Candidates are nominated by the viewing audience. Kimothy and her producer then select stories of people they think might inspire others. In February a formal celebration dinner is hosted by CTV at which time the top amazing person of […]

2013 Speaking / Show Events

The past couple months were nuts as usual, but thankfully outdoor show season is coming to an end. My presentations have ranged from speaking about the different senses fish use to find food, to Minn Kota’s I-Pilot technology. When you have the privilege of sharing booth space with a Ranger Fisherman 619 and HobieCat’s new […]

Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal

On February 12, 2013 I was honoured to be awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for the technology training program I developed and over-saw for blind Canadians seeking to stay abreast of advancements in office place technologies. 35 blind professionals and a team of trainers spent five days at the CNIB’s Lake Joseph […]

Blind Fishing Boat / Feel the Bite! year-in Review 2012

Top 10 2012 Highlights 10-Catching my personal best Sunfish 11” 9- Biggest fish and 3rd over-all at the Blind Anglers International Tournament 8- Recruited to HobieCat’s Kayak Fishing Team 7- Finishing 7th out of 52 at the Canadian Ranger / Stratos Invitational Bass Tournament 6 -Appointed Director of Conservation for two area fishing clubs and […]

5th Annual Ranger & Stratos Fishing Invitational

Once again I took part in the Ranger – Stratos Invitational Bass Tournament.  The charity fund raiser is organized each year by Orleans Boat World.  This year saw 52 teams competing on the Ottawa River out of Rockland Ontario. Weather for the day was gray with light drizzle – perfect for Smallies.  My partner, Myles […]