Suggestions on a Canoe
I have about 40 miles of river that is bass habitat within 30 mins drive of my home. I've fished one 10 mile section in a rented canoe a few times and its always a great day. I'm contemplating buying...
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I'd recommend something 16-17' long made of royalex or old town crosslink, no keel, fairly flat bottom, and not much rocker. Aluminum is noisy, heavy, and it grabs rocks. Fiberglass and Kevlar will...
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Lori and I use an Old Town Camper and we have been very pleased with it. I do not recommend standing in it.
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get a canoe dolly for the put in and take out. 2 wheels, folds flat for storage. I float an Old Town Charles River. My fishing buddy has a Buffalo. the Buff has a shallower draft but the Old Town is...
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Native Watercraft makes a hybrid kayak/canoe that is designed so you can stand in it. They also have the most comfortable seats on the market. I believe they have a tandem model with two seats.
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I fish out of this: I really like my sit on top kayak. Sold my canoe after buying this. I can stand in it too. Lots of storage in the hatch. Tackle goes in the milk crate and the retractable...
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i have a mad river adventure 16 and is very similar to what crcaddis described above, not much rocker and fairly flat bottom. I have fished standing out of it many times and will do so again but would...
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Stand at your own risk...I'm pretty comfortable with standing and fly casting out of most tandem canoes...But it is a skill, and it takes practice. If you dont float in canoe enough to be comfortable...
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Some good advice here. If you are anywhere near NW Arkansas, check out Ozark Mountain Trading Company. http://www.ozarkmtc.com/Index.html Good prices on used and blem boats.
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I'll 2nd the Native Ultimate 16T(TANDEM), you really can stand in them, i've stood up in the 12'r w/o any problems as well & they do have the most comfortable seats out there. They have a 14T,...
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I have both kayaks and a canoe that I fish out of. When I bought the canoe, it came with outriggers that make it pretty easy to stand up in. Most times I am fine setting down and casting, but you...
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Stabilizers are great on a lake or a big river, but they are a hazard on a narrow stream. Anchor systems are a must but they create hazards too...have a knife handy when you run one in moving water....
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Take a look at the Buffalo canoes made in Jasper Ar. I bought a used one this year for $465.00 They are sold through The Gordon Motel in Jasper, which is where they run their outfitter business. They...
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There is a brand new sit-on style canoe\kayak called "Freedom Hawk", http://www.freedomhawkkayaks.com/. The rear of the canoe, behind the seat, is made to split open by the use of two levers, one on...
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Fox Statler wrote: There is a brand new sit-on style canoe\kayak called "Freedom Hawk", http://www.freedomhawkkayaks.com/. The rear of the canoe, behind the seat, is made to split open by the use of...
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I love to have one of those babies. Put Freedom Hawk on my wish list.
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I am going to put my 2 cents worth in here. I have been floating and fishing out of canoes since 1958. The new fangled no-keel canoes are a bugger to fish out of if you are by yourself or if the wind...
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Hey everybody - thanks for all the suggestions. I'm not sure what I'll do but I've at least got plenty of options to consider. CR - thnx for the tip on the materials. I know when I damaged a ww kayak,...
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