Lawrence on the A-Channel
Watch Lawrence’s interview at the Ottawa Boat and Sportsmen’s Show with Angie Poirier on A-Channel
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What Do Fish Hear
In this, the first in a series of articles about the different senses fish have evolved, we’ll explore what I believe to be the sense fish such as Bass rely on the most, hearing. More specifically, how fish use their sense of hearing to listen for and find pray, or to detect changes to their […]
Fish Schtick Podcast – Episode 70
Check out the Fish-Schtick-Episode-70 featuring Lawrence. [hb-audio-list-in-gallery gid=3866 autoplay=”no”]
2011 Reflections
While compiling the highlights of the 2011 Blind Fishing Boat season I took some time to re-read previous annual reports. I was amazed, once again, just how much further the yard sticks have moved. Sure, the year included lots of great moments on the water, but even more importantly, there were the people I met […]
Blind Anglers International Tournament 2011
Each year for the past 23 years A4 Lion clubs in eastern Ontario organize a fishing tournament for people with vision loss. Up to 35 non-sighted participants are matched with sighted volunteers who supply their boats and fishing tackle at no cost. The 2011 BAIT tournament was hosted this year by the Chalk River and […]
Minn Kota’s I-Pilot Magic Revealed
The convergence of technologies such as digital compasses, GPS, Sonar and chart plotters has been attempted by many marine companies over the years with mixed results. However, I don’t think any have hit the ball out of the park quite so far as Johnson Outdoors has with their new I-Pilot feature available on certain Minn […]
Blind Fishing Boat 2010 Year-End Highlights
(Photo of Lawrence and Maestro with 24” Rainbow Trout) Introduction: Opening up the sport of fishing to people with vision loss is the goal of the Blind Fishing Boat initiative, and 2010 has by far achieved more than any previous year since taking my love for the sport public in 2007. Activities included: participating in […]
North Carolina Visually Impaired Persons Fishing Tournament 2010
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 […]
CNIB Lake Joseph Vacationers Go Fishing!
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 […]
Little Things That Make a World of Difference
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 […]