It may be the case that Canada’s capital Ottawa has one of the least developed and inaccessible shorelines anywhere in the world, but that doesn’t deter people from fishing. In spite of the limited shoreline access, we anglers still manage to partake in their sport in sight of Canada’s federal legislators and public service mandarins. […]
You often hear rumours about anglers who go fishing in spring and catch a hundred Crappy. The first thing we all ask, is where? Early ice-out conditions can be like fishing through the ice. The fish seem to be no where until finally you find them, and then they are in numbers that boggle the […]
I recently received an inquiry from an angler about to purchase his first dropshot rod and was looking for advice on whether he could use a regular rod, or would need something more specific. I had to stop myself several times from pounding out a quick reply, and after reflecting more thoroughly on the question, […]
Good afternoon Lawrence, My name is Evin. I was in a serious accident 4 years ago. I was hit from behind by a drunk driver while driving my ATV. I had injuries that have affected my vision and mobility. My case manager and rehab team have discussed and applied to the lions club of Canada, […]
Ever wonder where the term “Jig” came from? Hunter-gatherers have been fashioning fish attractors using feathers and fur for thousands of years. These artificial baits would be jiggled on the end of a short strand of catgut. Fish that drew near to investigate would be speared. It wasn’t until much later that hooks were introduced. […]
Accessible Media Inc. broadcasts over cable TV and satellite into over 5-mmillion Canadian households. Andrew Morris, one of AMI’s young innovative producers, contacted me and asked if I would film a series of 2-4 minute TV interstitials for AMI TV. Interstitials are like commercials in that they are played between regular program offerings, but different […]
As an angler without sight, understanding rod characteristics is extremely important. Just as my white cane conveys information by extending my reach, like a fishing rod, it also serves many other purposes. The following is a breakdown of the characteristics that make different rods better suited for accomplishing specific goals. Six Functions: Fishing rods perform […]
Hello Lawrence, Due to an influx of money, I am serious about purchasing a porta-boat this year. However, I must ask, where did you get your adaptive devices? I know that you got your talking GPS from HumanWare. Is it the Trekker breeze, or a different Model? I ask that, because, they only have two […]
Some time ago I made the decision to let others take the credit for bringing Blue Fish Radio to the listening audience. I realized that while I could research, organize, record and edit each episode, there were others out there who could do a much better job at promoting the show. These broadcast channels include: […]
Making braille labels by hand using dymo-tape can be a slow and painful process. It’s never something I look forward to, until now. I recently got my hands on one of the new 6dot braille label makers distributed by Logantech.com, and what an amazing device. I can now make Braille labels using the built-in braille keyboard […]