Deafice,
I can't say that I am deaf but you are welcome to join us anytime. Once the ice arrives we fish pretty much all day every Saturday. If it's of any help to you, I use to know some very basic signing and do know the manual alphabet...but I'm very slow with it...I don't have much opportunity to utilize it and very rusty.
Anyway, consider this an open invitation and drop me a line if you're in need for a partner any time this season.
Let's hope the season starts in Connecticut soon!