This year, for the first time since the “Blind Anglers International Tournament” (BAIT)http://ca.geocities.com/justgerry@rogers.com/baitcommenced in 1988, I was the first fisher without sight to compete alone in his/her own boat. Needless-to-say, my participation was the source of significant interest among the anglers, pros, volunteers and the press. The tournament takes place each year on the Ottawa […]
By Jeff Morrison Blind Anglers Tournament gets special boat: Next weekend’s Blind Anglers International Tournament (B.A.I.T.), being held at Nangor Resort in Westmeath, will feature the world’s first fishing boat for use by persons without sight. Lawrence Euteneier, blind since the age of eight, took his 12-foot Porta-bote and equipped it with some specialized technology […]
This knot is easy to tie with thinner lines such as the lighter weight monofilaments. Braded lines or brands such as Fire Wire can be a little trickier as the knot is only good if one can pull the coils tight to the eye of the lure / hook. Instructions: The End.
The Boat was taken to Mississippi Lake for three days of trials over the May long weekend. A shore-side camp site was reserved at McCreary’s Beach side Resort which allowed me to assemble and launch the Boat directly from the camp site each day. This set of trials was intended to allow me to become […]
The Blind Fishing Boat was a real hit at the show! In addition to numerous enquiries about the boat itself, the general consensus is that the concept is fantastic. I had the Boat rigged up with bow and stern lights, seat cushions, oars, some fishing rods, the Minn Kota and battery box, a couple bumpers, […]
To connect two lines together, such as when adding backing to a reel prior to filling with line, or adding a long leader to the tip, you use two improved clinch knots. Tie each knot in turn by forming the opposite line you are tying to into a loop to simulate the eye of a […]
I was fortunate to have the opportunity to attend CSUN (California State university Northridge; Conference on Technology for People with Disabilities). Over 6000 people attend this conference annually including over 400 exhibiters. While there, I met Mike May of Sendero Group. Mike has developed a number of technologies for people without sight, and donated a […]
I began planning the World’s first “Blind fishing Boat” in 2005. That summer I purchased a 17-foot I/O drive 1984 fiberglass boat from a manufacturer, (Oliver), which had long-since ceased to operate., Being aboard the Oliver made me wonder what technology existed that would allow me to, once again, operate a boat independently. I have […]