North Carolina in the summer can be incredibly hot and humid, but in mid October, the weather is perfect, the beaches are empty, and the fishing is ideal. No wonder then, Gwen White and her fellow Lions choose October to host both the North Carolina Visually Impaired Persons State and National Fishing Tournaments. And, for […]
As a fisher without sight my “Blind Fishing” and Talking Fishing” Boats function almost exclusively on electricity. By incorporating solar panels directly on the Boats or at dock-side to recharge batteries my ecological “foot-print” on the water will be virtually zero. IN addition to the numerous electronic aids on my boats, the electric powered motors […]
** Blind Fishing Boat reaches out to 60,000 over 2.5 days ** Pumpkinfest in Saugeen Shores (Oct. 2-4) Don’t miss out on visiting this brand new exhibitor area at Port Elgin Pumpkinfest. Featuring booths and guest speakers, this area has a main focus on Recreation & Outdoor Adventure. Special Guests Lawrence Euteneier–The Blind […]
(Visually Impaired Anglers, Vision Loss, Sight Impaired, Low Vision) The following information will give the sighted fisher a basic level of knowledge when fishing along side a fisher with vision loss. The information is not about teaching a novice blind person to fish, but is intended to instruct sighted people about the type and […]
Sir I am a member of the CNIB and would like to have some informations if available. I would like to know if there are any fishing tournament for blind people in Ontario or Quebec for bass or walleye.for 2010. Would you have two or three good suggestions for walleye fishing in Ontario […]
Hi Lawrence, You recently met my husband Stéphane at Lac XXX. He was very interested in the conversation you had with him. It’s been three years since he began loosing his vision. He feels pretty confident now with his life. Can you give us more information on this upcoming fishing tournament in Pembroke, I’m thinking […]
Alberta: Anglers under 16 years of age, 65 years or older, or a member of the Indian people are not required to purchase a sport fishing license but must follow all sport fishing regulations. All license holders must also hold a Wildlife Identification Number (WIN). Licence Info : http://srd.alberta.ca/fishwildlife/fishingalberta/licencesfees.aspx Regulations Info: http://www.albertaoutdoorsmen.ca/fishingregs/index.html. British Columbia – exempt […]
The following report was written in two stages, prior to and after my participation in a triathlon. Back in September 2008 I received notice that the CNIB’s Lake Joseph Centre, in partnership with the “Joe’s Team Triathlon”, was organizing a triathlon team for Canadians with vision loss. http://pmhf3.akaraisin.com/common/event/home.aspx?seid=2094 Having participated in several duathalons back in […]
When I proposed the idea of hosting a fish camp at the CNIB Lake Joseph Centre for the Blind located in central Ontario, I had no idea just how popular the program would be with the campers. I had 34 people participate in the seven fishing events that were spread over three days. While a […]
Lawrence Euteneier Giving sight to visually impaired anglers By Justin Hoffman The word is full of inspirational figures. In the fishing and outdoors field, Lawrence Euteneier is one of them. His love affair with angling and boating began at age 5, with cane pole, plywood punt, and a pond stocked with trout. Fishing […]
Associated Press June 5th, 2009 Associated Press June 10th, 2009 I was fortunate to have been invited to exhibit, participate and help organize the 4th No Barriers USA Festival held this year in Miami Florida. It was the first Festival of its kind to combine land and water-based adaptive sports, cutting-edge techniques and technology that […]
The 21st Blind Anglers International Tournament (BAIT) took place on May 29-31, 2009 at the Nangore Resort on the Ottawa River. 26 fishers with vision loss took part, as well as myself as the first-ever non-sighted pro to participate. I also gave the key-note address after the opening dinner for the over 150 participants, pros […]
Hello, I was referred to you by the Blind Sailing Program in New Zeeland. I am blind and have just purchased a West Wight Potter 19′ sailboat. I’m looking for a good quality, easy to operate, GPS, Plotter, depth sounder for my boat. I realize that this equipment isn’t very accessible for the blind but […]
Here’s a great knot for tying heavier line to swivels or baits. Run the tag end of the line through the eye of the hook, swivel, etc. Place the tag end of the line along side the main line pointing back up the line. Turn back the tag end towards the eye of the bait […]
Lawrence, Could you describe how you know it is time to stop reeling in your bait, and time to send it back out again? I have difficulty when I am reeling the line in, most of the time I reel too long, and the lure hits the top eye of the rod. Thanks for any […]