Three days of GPS Trekker trials on Black Lake, next to Sharbot Lake Provincial Park, were carried out in Late August. The weather was warm and still, and the body of water chosen for the trials was small and calm. In other words, the conditions were excellent for determining the effectiveness of the GPS Trekker […]
The Paloma is a superior knot to the Improved Clinch in that it’s less likely to slip if not properly tightened. It’s draw back is that you need to be able to feed the entire lure back through a loop in the line prior to tightening, which can be tricky with longer lures or lures […]
Further trials were carried out over the July long weekend on Mississippi Lake. Several talking compasses have now been tested and have provided similar results. Both talking compasses trialed require that the user position the unit almost perfectly at the horizontal for them to work effectively. This meant when encountering waves or if the compasses […]
In June we camped for four days at Voyager Provincial park on the Ottawa River near Hoxburry. The field trials were intended to test the Porta-bote and Minn Kota in waters with extensive weed growth. I wanted to test the Boat’s handling in weedy water, and to determine if the motor had the capability of […]
This year, for the first time since the “Blind Anglers International Tournament” (BAIT) http://ca.geocities.com/justgerry@rogers.com/bait commenced 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 […]
Lawrence Euteneier was one of the blind fishermen at Saturday’s fishing tournament for the blind at Nangor Resort at Westmeath. However, he was the only one who fished alone, piloting his own boat which he built himself, mainly with off-the-shelf components and with support from his sponsors. Here he poses with his guide dog, Maestro, […]
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: Position the rod so that […]
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 […]