For the past three years organizers of the “north Carolina Visually Impaired Persons Fishing Tournament” have included a national-level competition, in addition to the tournament for North Carolina residents. 2010 competitors in the national event represented over nine different north-east states, and myself as representing Canada. Competitors are selected through local state tournaments and travel […]
Late fall is when Walleye that have roamed Lake Ontario all summer return to the Bay of Quinte to pass the winter and prepare for the spring spawn run up the rivers.
Maestro and I arrived at the Lake Joseph Centre located just south of Perry Sound Ontario late in the afternoon on Sunday July 11 after being on the road for nine hours. The Lake Joe Centre was constructed in 1961 to provide residents of Ontario living with vision loss a place to network and enjoy […]
When it comes to fishing techniques there always seems to be exceptions to the rules.
Lake Ontario can be both a cornucopia of large fish and a moody inhospitable place, but when the stars line up, hang on.
In life it’s often the little things that make the greatest difference. The following list of small but amazing things has made a big difference in my life as a professional fisher. Best Leashwww.bestleash.com The Best Leash is a nine-foot adjustable nylon dog leash that allows me to keep connected to my guide dog Maestro […]
What better way to kick off the opening season for Bass than a tournament. Mississippi Lake was the venue and Renegade the organizer
Each year when this Pike / Walleye tournament for fishers with vision loss comes up, it’s always a question about which technology I should show-case. Well, this year mother nature narrowed the options by lowering the water levels to the point that launching my 20-foot power cat was a non-starter. Fortunately, my sighted pilot and […]
With winter and the planning/talking portion of the year now over, focus is now on getting fishers with vision loss out on the water. Hands-on fishing sessions with novice blind fishers have been arranged, blind fishing tournaments organized, and Further refinements to talking electronics and sea trials of new innovations, such as the new Minn Kota […]
By Lawrence Euteneier, Captain, Blind Fishing Boat.com Sailing blind is an amazing experience in that you depend on the wind in your face and the feel of the boat and tiller to navigate. Sure, countless electronic aids can be found on most larger sail boats, but for those purists who love to race intermediate sized […]