kjk
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| 06 May 2008 12:23 PM |
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I am getting a canoe to bass fish local lakes and rivers, any sugestions?
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Reelthing13
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| 06 May 2008 05:20 PM |
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what kind of suggestions are you looking for?? that is kind of a broad question.......
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sej
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| 07 May 2008 09:27 AM |
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Any information that you think would be helpfull, I am new to bass fishing from a canoe, and I am always wanting to pick up new knowledge that can be helpful. If you have any tips or recomendations please let me know. Thanks K Kleve.
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Reelthing13
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| 07 May 2008 12:18 PM |
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well when i am bass fishing by myself in my canoe i load the thing like i would a bass boat.....i usually takeabout 14 flat boxes of lures and 4 or 5 rods.......i take 2 paddles (in case i drop one) and i now have telescoping pole that i use as a push pole for quiet back waters and coves.......even a slight wind will push you anyway it can so i suggest an anchor, i use a nice sized rock and some 550 cord, if you don't have an anchor you will be doing more paddling for position than fishing.......or at least find some way to slow the wind drift down.....i usually stand when i fish my self......there is a way to use kids pool noodles to stablize your canoe, i posted it in a thread that papa d started, it is a lot cheaper that buying the outriggers for your canoe, it is not quite as stable though......lemme know if there is anythin you are still wondering about.....good luck
one other thing.....polarized sunglasses are a must.......even if you have a fishfinder.....but that goes double if you don't
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sej
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| 08 May 2008 09:04 AM |
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Thanks that is very helpful, Ive got the rods, tackle, glasses, fish finder, rope, 2 paddles, life jacket, and I am getting an anchor this weekend. Good Luck Fishing. And I was just wondering about the Sgt. on your name, are you or have you been over seas? If you have or are going thank you. Slam EM' Jigs |
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Reelthing13
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| 08 May 2008 09:42 AM |
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no i haven't been over yet.....i'm stationed just outside of Washington DC.......our unit only deploys a company at a time and leaves the bulk to defend the capital in case, god forbid, someone attacks
but just the same, thank you for your support of the armed forces
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slamdmh
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| 08 May 2008 09:52 AM |
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What type of water are you going to use the canoe in?
I have an Old Town Osprey 140 which is a 14 foot 38 inches wide and 57
pounds. It works great in ponds and reservoirs with slow moving traffic.
It doesn’t work well in class 2 and 3 rapids; it's hard to make quick turns.
What do you want to propel the canoe with? Paddles, oars or a
trolling motor?
I always have a couple of paddles. Using oars you are able to travel trough the
water twice as fast but requires a center seat and oar sockets. If you have it in your budget I would get a
trolling motor, not having to paddle will double the amount of casts you can
make.
If you are planning on sitting in a canoe for a long time I would
suggest getting a back rest.
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Reelthing13
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| 08 May 2008 08:41 PM |
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i second the back rest.....i got one that straps around my seat from bass pro for about 30 bucks......its pretty comfortable.......before i had it my back would scream at me pretty loud near the end of the day......but i kept fishing and hated the next day
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sej
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| 09 May 2008 08:55 AM |
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thanks for the advice, and I am going to be on lakes and rivers both. I am going to be using paddles, because if I use my trolling motor I have to put tags and registration on it. Slam EM' Jigs |
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walleyeole
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| 06 Jun 2008 05:31 PM |
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When fishing by yourself, I have found that it is easier to control the canoe if you sit in the front seat of the canoe facing the back, if possible in your canoe.
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sej
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| 14 Jun 2008 10:12 AM |
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There isnt enough room in my canoe to do that, and the seats dont turn around. But I usually don ever fish alone. Slam EM' Jigs All The Way |
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burbot
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| 23 Aug 2008 08:03 AM |
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I have a 16 ft. square stern alumacraft. I have a 2 hp yamaha kicker and a small minnkota electric for the spots that don't allow gas. It's a rig that can get you into and out of places the v's can't and it's alot faster than I had ever imagined it would have been. Hope you have as much fun and fishing success as I have with mine. |
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bgsoulo150
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| 05 Apr 2010 09:55 PM |
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I would'nt buy an anchor. I use a canvas bag with holes in filled with rocks. That way if ya ever have to portage you don't have haul a heavy anchor along with a canoe on your back or have to double back for it. Just take the rocks out. |
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diojisdad
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| 07 Apr 2010 03:34 AM |
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An extra 3 to 5 lbs isn't going to make a difference in the over all scheme of things. It makes sense to get an anchor so you can stop your canoe in the currents of a river and on breezy days on the lake. "it doesn't matter if the horse is blind....Just load the cart anyway!!!" John Madden NFL Hall Of Fame) Fred Jefferson,MD (NAFC LM) (NAHC TLM) |
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Dennis1022
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| 26 Apr 2010 07:06 AM |
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Here is a canoe that I like and they are very light in weight! It's not a big name down in the south but up in the north, they are known! SportsPal or a Radisson canoes, I know that Gander Mountain sells them in the store ( SportsPal only ). The Rad's is a Canadian canoe. But they are made the same way! http://www.bwmarineproducts.com/canoes.htm I may have them backwards Sportspal ( Canadian ) Radisson is ( American ) Price is not bad! Dennis Practice Everyday,
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