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Post by ALtop on Jan 18, 2014 10:37:45 GMT
Hi ive always fancied using a canadian canoe for freshwater fishing. Anyway just bought one on ebay i just think it should be drier and more comfy for actual fishing .I have used them before as it was part of my bcu training just wondered any one else on here use them.Al
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Post by Izzetafox on Jan 18, 2014 11:58:16 GMT
I guess there is no reason why not mate especially if you are sticking to freshwater.
Load carrying would be great. Rigging might be a challenge as you would have to fix things to the side rather than flat surfaces.
I know some of the people on Song of The Paddle do fish from their canoes.
Let us know how you get on and show how you rig it.
Terry
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2014 14:20:08 GMT
My first boat of any kind was a 3 seater canadian canoe. It was great to paddle and fish with my mate. The stability wasn't brilliant and with 2 on so you had to be careful of any sudden movements. They can also be awkward in the wind as they have more resistance than a yak. The trouble was I put a bracket and a small outboard on it.
I then got lazy and never paddled it again. This lead to me getting rid and getting a bigger boat.
I still have the bigger boat but have now got a yak as well. Hardly used the boat since. Gone full circle in a way.
I still had some of my best days out fishing on the Canadian and can recommend them. In a way I wish I had kept it. Don't motorise it though!
Ian
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Post by Izzetafox on Jan 18, 2014 14:26:10 GMT
Fancied one a while ago but with what I have Ialready I would get killed!!
Terry
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Post by ALtop on Jan 18, 2014 16:58:08 GMT
If i find it ok ill probably sell my perception gemini tandem ,when fishing at scunny the other day just thought it might be easyier to sit a bit higher and maybe try using a pole etc.
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Post by Izzetafox on Jan 18, 2014 17:14:16 GMT
Try talking to the guys on SOTP they will be able to offer advice and tell you their expeiences.
Terry
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Post by esoxuk on Jan 18, 2014 22:23:26 GMT
I find them a bit twitchy compared to a sit on top and especially do not like being in one with someone else, but I do keep fancying one.
Apart from that my knees arent good enough to spend much time in one.
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Post by philpot on Jan 19, 2014 18:04:06 GMT
I find them a bit twitchy compared to a sit on top and especially do not like being in one with someone else, but I do keep fancying one. Apart from that my knees arent good enough to spend much time in one. The advantage Alan has Phil, he is a fair bit lighter than you and I so he can get away with it. It will save you kneeling all the time on the Tandem Al. Have you got the outboard bracket as well. Phil |
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Post by ALtop on Jan 19, 2014 20:32:11 GMT
I picked it up from Newark today on the way back i dropped in at the Lincoln pub the Pye wipe,s car park which is along the river Witham and paddled to and around the Brayford pool.The Old town canoe is only 12ft so short for its kind.I found it alittle tippy at first but then fine.To get the best out a candian canoe its best to paddle on your knees and on edge.But for fishing sit on the seat enabling me to stretch and be in easy reach of rods bait etc well thats the theory any way.On the fishing side i need all the help i can get.Oh Phill the outbord bracket will be sorted out somehow.
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Post by philpot on Jan 20, 2014 8:44:30 GMT
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Post by ALtop on Jan 20, 2014 15:10:42 GMT
Hi Phil you only really need 2 pieces of wood and 2 bolts for now anyway , good old utube,..
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Post by philpot on Jan 20, 2014 16:11:50 GMT
I thought you might say that Alan  Phil |
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Post by ALtop on Jan 21, 2014 19:00:20 GMT
Well Phil found 2 bits of wood 2 bolts made a motor mount and went to tetney .The little old town went well with the electrick motor mounted on the side battery at the front.I passed a few bank fisherman wasnt sure if they were slightly envious or to expect half eaten dead bait to be throne at me for going through thier swim.il try to get some pics sorted.
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Post by philpot on Jan 21, 2014 20:30:34 GMT
How stable was it Alan and did it perform with the outboard. I could have had a run over to Tetney if I had known.
Phil
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Post by ALtop on Jan 21, 2014 21:20:38 GMT
Yes it was quite good ,if you fancy ago at Tetney we can soon sort it.Might go to Tattershall bridge soon and have a go on the witham .
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Post by philpot on Jan 21, 2014 21:52:49 GMT
Ok Al, I will be in touch
Phil
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Post by ALtop on Feb 16, 2014 17:35:02 GMT
Hi with the weather ok here today i had a go fishing with a pole in the candian canoe .I found that fishing ,hand to line, seemed to work best and with the extra room and able to keep dry made it all that much better.
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Post by philpot on Feb 16, 2014 18:35:29 GMT
I know I only got a quick look at the canoe today Al but it is a nice little craft and light.
Phil
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Post by ukbushman on Mar 19, 2014 12:26:02 GMT
Hi ive always fancied using a canadian canoe for freshwater fishing. Anyway just bought one on ebay i just think it should be drier and more comfy for actual fishing .I have used them before as it was part of my bcu training just wondered any one else on here use them.Al I've been using a canadian canoe for the lastseven year for freshwater fishing and they are idealfor the job i've even used it for sea fishing. they are drier, comfy & have more space for your fishing gear, I wouldn't go fishing afloat with anything else. |
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Post by Izzetafox on Mar 19, 2014 18:16:16 GMT
All boats have their place when used appropriately. I can see a canoe being great on freshwater but unless sufficiently proficient I would not recommend saltwater unless very calm. Terry |
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Post by ukbushman on Mar 20, 2014 11:49:55 GMT
All boats have their place when used appropriately. I can see a canoe being great on freshwater but unless sufficiently proficient I would not recommend saltwater unless very calm. Terry i agree terry, with the weather weave had this winter i wouldn't go out in those conditions, even when you've been in & around boats of all kind for all your life,like myself. |
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