(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.

2010 Tournament Results to Date I’ve fished three tournaments so far and the Bass season hasn’t even begun.  Started with the annual Blind Anglers International Tournament which I fished on my own using my 12-foot Blind Fishing Porta-Bote.  Warmer water temps than usual meant most of the

READERS DIGEST- ISSUE  JUNE 2010 Lawrence Euteneier’s vision hasn’t slowed him down, and his service dog Maestro is there every step of the way. Visually impaired since the age of eight, Lawrence is a committed father, scholar, successful federal public servant, award-winning advocate for

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

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

How to catch more fish by improving your senses By Bob Sexton, photography by Lawrence Euteneir http://articles.outdoorcanada.ca/Homepage/default/use-your-senses-to-become-a-better-angler-n4560224p1.html Share this to: