Capt Chris Van Deusen

[200fisher]

Anyone know him or about him? I sent auger blades to him for sharpening. Tracking says they were delivered. Phone number is still good but I get no return call. No return email. My blades seem to be in a black hole. I can’t make any contact with him. Don’t know if he’s out of business, ill, on vacation, or dead.

[62&done]

Don't know but if you manage to get them back try Fish 307 in Lake George NY, super reliable,  good luck

[200fisher]

Thanks. But they are Ion blades. Fish 307 doesn’t do them. ☹️

[ship of fools]

Anyone know him or about him? I sent auger blades to him for sharpening. Tracking says they were delivered. Phone number is still good but I get no return call. No return email. My blades seem to be in a black hole. I can’t make any contact with him. Don’t know if he’s out of business, ill, on vacation, or dead.

Is he in the Albany area?  If so he is a pompous ass to say the least. There was a dock on the Hudson in Green Island that lots of Striper Charters along with a lot of us recreational diehards docked at for many years and for the most part it was a tight knit group of guys that all shared intel, had lots of fun and caught plenty of fish. He docked his boat there but he thought he was the best and his **** didn't stink. One day on the way out I said a casual "good luck" and he responded "It isn't a matter of luck  ". I shared it with everyone and we all made a point of saying good luck to him every time we saw him heading out 

He was fairly old then .... maybe he's in Florida for the winter?

Maybe try and find him offering charters and see if he responds to that?

[ship of fools]

https://www.cjoutdoors.net/hudson-river-stripers.html

[200fisher]

Maybe he is in Florida, but I would think he would answer emails or voicemails. I don’t think it’s a scam because my check hasn’t been cashed.
Thanks

[hardwater diehard]

Thanks. But they are Ion blades. Fish 307 doesn’t do them. ☹️

Unless they specifically told you that they dont sharpen ION blades I would think they could ...as they sharpen Eskimo blades with are Mora/Flat blades ..and ION and Eskimo are sister companies .

[200fisher]

Unless they specifically told you that they dont sharpen ION blades I would think they could ...as they sharpen Eskimo blades with are Mora/Flat blades ..and ION and Eskimo are sister companies .

Thanks. I just spoke with Fish 307 and was told that yes, they do sharpen Ion blades. I was going on a response by a local Iceshanty guy that he was told directly that they would not sharpen Ion blades, it’s a different pitch and they don’t have the right equipment.
Now I know. Thanks again!

[hardwater diehard]

200fisher I got a kit on Amazon ...similar to the one below ..for about $20 ..prices jump up and down ..setting the angle to 25 deg will get the job done ..I use a digital gauge ...but can use your smart phone or the marker trick. But having a set of StrikeMaster Mora blades is best as they are stainless steel ..make sure they are marked as such. Most hand auger blades can be used as well.


https://www.amazon.com/MOVIRON-Professional-Sharpening-Fixed-Angle-Whetstones/dp/B08HMV12H6/ref=sr_1_16?adgrpid=1343603773217116&hvadid=83975450774336&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=100874&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvtargid=kwd-83975578949375%3Aloc-190&hydadcr=3375_13506235&keywords=amazon+knife+sharpener&qid=1648229229&sr=8-16

https://www.amazon.com/Backlight-Digital-Protractor-Inclinometer-Magnetic/dp/B00WQLHG2G/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?crid=ZOC0RQAWSZKY&keywords=digital+angle+finder&qid=1648229731&sprefix=digital+ang%2Caps%2C107&sr=8-3-spons&psc=1&smid=A1NLBPCBEB0&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyUkFOQzNHQko4MVU4JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwOTI4MjU3RFdTNEtBWE1ERDRKJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTEwNDc5MTBJM1ozRFpMQloxWlAmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

[ship of fools]

https://www.cjoutdoors.net/hudson-river-stripers.html

He responded to my inquiry about a charter already so he’s clearly ignoring you. I wished him good luck this season 😎 and mentioned my buddy has been trying to reach him about his Ion blades but has been ignored and is now posting about it. Bet you get contacted shortly!

[200fisher]

He responded to my inquiry about a charter already so he’s clearly ignoring you. I wished him good luck this season 😎 and mentioned my buddy has been trying to reach him about his Ion blades but has been ignored and is now posting about it. Bet you get contacted shortly!

No sh**! At least now I know he is still alive. Thanks for your assistance!

[ship of fools]

No sh**! At least now I know he is still alive. Thanks for your assistance!

my pleasure….  and good luck😜

[trapper2000]

none of my  business  but  how  did you know he sharpened  blades and   you sent  the  blades  and  check to him you must have  had  some  info  on price

[trapper2000]

this  is  his  web site  for  sharpening  ice  blades


http://www.iceaugersharpening.com/

if  nothing  else   he  is  hurting  his  own  rep ... i will never  send  or  reccomend  him after hearing this  story
hope  it  works out for  you

[200fisher]

this  is  his  web site  for  sharpening  ice  blades


http://www.iceaugersharpening.com/

if  nothing  else   he  is  hurting  his  own  rep ... i will never  send  or  reccomend  him after hearing this  story
hope  it  works out for  you

Yup, that’s where I sent my blades and my money. He hasn’t cashed my check. But I paid 5 bucks to ship the blades and if I don’t get them back it’s 40 bucks to replace them. I’m not a happy camper…

[hardwater diehard]

Yup, that’s where I sent my blades and my money. He hasn’t cashed my check. But I paid 5 bucks to ship the blades and if I don’t get them back it’s 40 bucks to replace them. I’m not a happy camper…

200fisher this is an Email/phone number that appears on his on a Facebook page ..maybe this will help

https://www.facebook.com/cjoutdoor


[email protected]

(810) 275-7351

[200fisher]

200fisher this is an Email/phone number that appears on his on a Facebook page ..maybe this will help

https://www.facebook.com/cjoutdoor


[email protected]

(810) 275-7351

Thanks but this may be an entirely different guy. I think his name is Chad Johnston.

[ship of fools]

Thanks but this may be an entirely different guy. I think his name is Chad Johnston.

That’s definitely not him.  Did he respond yet?

[200fisher]

That’s definitely not him.  Did he respond yet?

Not a peep… Can you believe it?

[ship of fools]

Not a peep… Can you believe it?

I can't imagine he would bother to respond saying he was booked all spring and then ignore you. A simple I'm sorry I couldn't do them and I'll send your blades and the $5 you spent on shipping back and all would be good. Unless he ruined them in which case he should send you the money to replace them. Keep us in the loop.

[200fisher]

I can't imagine he would bother to respond saying he was booked all spring and then ignore you. A simple I'm sorry I couldn't do them and I'll send your blades and the $5 you spent on shipping back and all would be good. Unless he ruined them in which case he should send you the money to replace them. Keep us in the loop.

Will do… I just don’t get it 🤷🏻‍♂️

[JJ]

It would be considered mail fraud since you used USPS, easy to report online: https://ehome.uspis.gov/fcsexternal/default.aspx

[200fisher]

It would be considered mail fraud since you used USPS, easy to report online: https://ehome.uspis.gov/fcsexternal/default.aspx

Thanks… I’ll try chasing him down a bit more. If I can’t find him, I’ll look into this mail fraud procedure.

[Chawk190]

Chances are if it was sent regular post he would simply say he never received it. Especially if the check wasn’t cashed. Not defending the guy at all, even if he legitimately didn’t receive the package he could at least respond. Ghosting is weak.
Hope things get sorted out for you. Good luck.

[200fisher]

Chances are if it was sent regular post he would simply say he never received it. Especially if the check wasn’t cashed. Not defending the guy at all, even if he legitimately didn’t receive the package he could at least respond. Ghosting is weak.
Hope things get sorted out for you. Good luck.

Thank you… I have a tracking# and it says my package was delivered. Repeated voicemails and emails just go unanswered. I just don’t get it.

[62&done]

I would be making a call to my bank and cancelling that check. Sounds like your out your old blades which is unfortunate. Consider it a lesson learned and move on to a more dependable source.  Fish 307

[200fisher]

I would be making a call to my bank and cancelling that check. Sounds like your out your old blades which is unfortunate. Consider it a lesson learned and move on to a more dependable source.  Fish 307

You’re probably right… thanks

[trapper2000]

one thing  for  sure  i  won't be sending him any blade  but also  i wouldn't consider booking a  striper trip  with him  either ,totally unbusiness like  and  no  ethics ....make  sure you post this  every year  and  it is  mail fraud

[ship of fools]

one thing  for  sure  i  won't be sending him any blade  but also  i wouldn't consider booking a  striper trip  with him  either ,totally unbusiness like  and  no  ethics ....make  sure you post this  every year  and  it is  mail fraud

You don’t want to striper fish with him anyway. Capt. Chris Leach is the best. 518-669-7379. He fishes the river on the Albany Troy area then goes to the sound after that.

[trapper2000]

i  fished the  hudson a  few times  with  friends i much rather  fish the salt  but that is  me