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New York => Ice Fishing New York => Topic started by: 200fisher on Mar 24, 2022, 09:05 AM
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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.
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Don't know but if you manage to get them back try Fish 307 in Lake George NY, super reliable, good luck
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Thanks. But they are Ion blades. Fish 307 doesn’t do them. ☹️
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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 ;D
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?
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https://www.cjoutdoors.net/hudson-river-stripers.html
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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
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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 .
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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!
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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
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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!
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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!
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No sh**! At least now I know he is still alive. Thanks for your assistance!
my pleasure…. and good luck😜
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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
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this is his web site for sharpening ice blades
http://www.iceaugersharpening.com/ (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
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this is his web site for sharpening ice blades
http://www.iceaugersharpening.com/ (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…
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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
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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.
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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?
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That’s definitely not him. Did he respond yet?
Not a peep… Can you believe it?
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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.
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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 🤷🏻♂️
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It would be considered mail fraud since you used USPS, easy to report online: https://ehome.uspis.gov/fcsexternal/default.aspx (https://ehome.uspis.gov/fcsexternal/default.aspx)
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It would be considered mail fraud since you used USPS, easy to report online: https://ehome.uspis.gov/fcsexternal/default.aspx (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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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i fished the hudson a few times with friends i much rather fish the salt but that is me
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i fished the hudson a few times with friends i much rather fish the salt but that is me
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We went out on Long Island Sound with Chris and all 4 of us got our personal best that day up to my 46 incher. He’s got the big fish patterned and puts lots of big fish on the boat.
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very nice .....most of the guys i fish with know i have a loner streak in me i don't like holding anyone back and often fish alone ...
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i got this on my fly rod off the beach
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very nice .....most of the guys i fish with know i have a loner streak in me i don't like holding anyone back and often fish alone ...
(https://i.postimg.cc/qgn34Gt1/IMG-11691-zps85664697.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/qgn34Gt1)
i got this on my fly rod off the beach
sweet on both counts. I fished the Hudson in a 12' rowboat for years that was the perfect boat for solo fishing. Throw a second person in it and it sucked. I've spent countless May mornings on the river at 4:30 in the morning without a soul in sight ;D
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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!
Good on you John. Good karma coming your way. Maybe this guy needed ion blades.
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very nice .....most of the guys i fish with know i have a loner streak in me i don't like holding anyone back and often fish alone ...
(https://i.postimg.cc/qgn34Gt1/IMG-11691-zps85664697.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/qgn34Gt1)
i got this on my fly rod off the beach
That is a large fly rod bass. I got my first one last year and it was a dink.
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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
I checked today. It’s 15 dollars to stop payment on my 15 dollar check… 🤦🏻♂️
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I checked today. It’s 15 dollars to stop payment on my 15 dollar check… 🤦🏻♂️
How long has he had it?
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I checked today. It’s 15 dollars to stop payment on my 15 dollar check… 🤦🏻♂️
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I would do it any way. Just for the satisfaction of not paying for services not performed. You wouldn't walk out of the grocerie store empty handed after spending $15 would you.
By the way, he's getting a bad rap after all this chatter on here. Hope it works for you.
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Hey guys- without looking for my checkbook, the check is about a month old. I refuse to pay the 15 bucks to stop payment on the off chance that this guy has some legit excuse and I might actually get my blades back. If I stop payment, odds are I’ll get nothing back and I’ll be out 15 as well.
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ithink you have a point besides the check won't be good after 90 days anyways and if he cashes it you can report him for fraud i would think .......
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I can’t believe this thread has gone 2 pages and has over 1500 views! I guess I would have hoped that someone actually knows this guy…
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http://www.nyfisherman.net/adirondackguides.html
has his name and this number 518-421-2746
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http://www.nyfisherman.net/adirondackguides.html
has his name and this number 518-421-2746
I have called this number several times and left messages. No response…
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Maybe take a road trip….
9 Pleasantview Ave. Scotia, NY 12302
Either that or have someone call for information and find out where he keeps his boat and pay him a visit before or after a charter…. ;)
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Maybe take a road trip….
9 Pleasantview Ave. Scotia, NY 12302
Either that or have someone call for information and find out where he keeps his boat and pay him a visit before or after a charter…. ;)
I sent my blades to that address. I even tried to locate his neighbors. As far as paying him a visit, it just isn’t worth the time and the cost of the gas. It would be quite satisfying though.
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Someone knows this guy….if he’s been a guide in that area for very long, someone knows him.
I hope this has a good ending and you get your blades back all sharp and ready for next season.
Sadly, it doesn’t look like it is going to end that way…
If I was closer, I would pay him a visit for you.
I hate when people pull crap like this! >:(
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That is a large fly rod bass. I got my first one last year and it was a dink.
best part the bass were on sand eels fall run they were right on the beach olive and white surf candy and was retriving threw the soup bass were blitzing and crushed it ......took me all over the beach lol was great i got other fish that morning but they were schoolies
sorry for hijacking your thread 200
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Fisher,
I would also post this on MyFishFinder. Since he is a so called open water guide, maybe that will help get this resolved….
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Fisher,
I would also post this on MyFishFinder. Since he is a so called open water guide, maybe that will help get this resolved….
I did… you were one of the very few that responded lol…
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Haha!
I go back and forth between the 2 and sometimes forget which one I am on..I’ll head over and stir it back to the top.
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I brought it back to the top on MFF.
I was hoping he was on Facebook..that’s were the real fun takes place when someone is screwing you over.
If you have an account, I would bet there is a NY guide page. Get on there and tell your story. I bet word gets back to him pretty quick that he looks like a total D’bag….
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Haha!
I go back and forth between the 2 and sometimes forget which one I am on..I’ll head over and stir it back to the top.
Hahaha! My bad! I’ve been going back and forth too. It wasn’t you lol…
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I have him texting right now to me
Re: a charter. Says he's booked for 2022.
I asked about sharpening auger blades....
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I have him texting right now to me
Re: a charter. Says he's booked for 2022.
I asked about sharpening auger blades....
Yahoo! And…..?
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Crickets...
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Crickets...
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Haha… thanks
What is with this guy?
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Kicked across this FB page
https://www.facebook.com/ADKfishguide/?ref=page_internal
and this post references/links CJ Outdoors
https://www.facebook.com/ADKfishguide/photos/a.964478780427519/1780764955465560/
on the about page information ...maybe you could Facebook message him as well
(727) 469-3474
[email protected]
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Crickets...
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that's awesome!
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that's awesome!
Ya it is.
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Well, my blades were finally returned to me today. RETURN TO SENDER ADDRESSEE UNKNOWN.
I don’t know, either the guy’s an a-hole or he has a problem. I’m done looking for him. I’m only out the 5 bucks I spent on shipping.
THANK YOU everyone for your concern and assistance! There are great folks on Iceshanty.
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Well, my blades were finally returned to me today. RETURN TO SENDER ADDRESSEE UNKNOWN.
I don’t know, either the guy’s an a-hole or he has a problem. I’m done looking for him. I’m only out the 5 bucks I spent on shipping.
THANK YOU everyone for your concern and assistance! There are great folks on Iceshanty.
Thanks for the update ..not the greatest of outcomes but coulda been worse.
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200Fisher,
I’m glad you got your blades back at least. Weird that they came back like that after so long. Unless he just decided he better do something and that was his way of sending them back without talking to you or sharpening them. Or apologizing…..he certainly won’t ever get my business or anyone I know.
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glad it worked out for you now contact 307
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He may have receiced too many texts telling him not to be a dummy. Glad you got them back. Its the principle of things!
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Even assuming this was a USPS blunder and not any of Chris VanDeusen’s doing, the fact that a customer in good faith reached out for assistance/answers and was completely ignored, paints Capt. Chris VanDeusen in an unflattering light. That alone is deserving of all the bad ink he’s received.
Glad to hear OP got his blades back.
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He had a tracking number and they were received. So it was a matter of him making it look like USPS never/couldn’t deliver…
Shady…
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he just responded saying they do sharpen augers
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he just responded saying they do sharpen augers
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Hahaha! 😂 He stands a much better chance of getting hit by lightning than he does of ever seeing my blades again. What a jerk!
Ship of fools thank you for sticking with this.