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PECo · Joined: 06 Oct 2009 Posts: 5203 Location: Avon, CT

I've started thinking about the ideal small fishing boat. While I've always been a kayak guy, I'm coming around to the idea that a canoe would be the ideal boat. I especially like the look of those 12 to 15 foot solo canoes that weigh from 14 to 30 pounds. I think you could even stand in some of them. Native, Bell and Wenonah all make some hot little fishing canoes.

What do you think?
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Bass Sniper · Joined: 05 Feb 2010 Posts: 255 Location: west haven

Well I have a canoe (1973 aluminum square back 13ft) and I think the grass is always greener on the otherside of the fence. I tihnk they both have their ups and downs and applications. I can stand in mine (if im feeling lucky) but if im by myself it takes a lot of man power to get to the other end of the lake(unless i have my electric motor)....the only upside to a canoe that i can think of is that you have room to put all your crap and maybe a fishing buddy or two......but id love a kayak.........
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PECo · Joined: 06 Oct 2009 Posts: 5203 Location: Avon, CT

Bass Sniper

Without a deck, canoes are lighter. The only problem I have with my Hobie Pro Angler is the mass, all 160+ lbs of it. How much does your canoe weigh? Could you imagine fishing with a double-bladed paddle from a 13 foot canoe that weighs less than 30 lbs?

Phil
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Bass Sniper · Joined: 05 Feb 2010 Posts: 255 Location: west haven

im not exactly sure but i would imagine my 1973 aluminum sportspal weighs at the very least 60lbs....i had no idea your kayak weighs that much that is a lot...
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PECo · Joined: 06 Oct 2009 Posts: 5203 Location: Avon, CT

Hobie says the Pro Angler is only 138 lbs (yeah, right, only) fully rigged. After you throw the cart wheels and all of your fishing gear on there, I think 150 to 160 lbs is more like it. It handles very well for such a heavy boat, but there are times when I wish it were a lot lighter. The ability to stand up with no tippiness is its best quality. But I'd love to try out a 36 lb canoe on which you could stand, like the Native Ultimate 12 Tegris:

http://www.nativewatercraft.com/ult_12_tegris.cfm
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Bass Sniper · Joined: 05 Feb 2010 Posts: 255 Location: west haven

personally id rather have a big ol skeeter or nitro or something.....or aquire some gills and....nevermind
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DirtyDawg10 · Joined: 27 May 2009 Posts: 2238 Location: Granby, CT

That looks like a sweet canoe, Phil. Are you thinking of getting another woman I mean boat already?

PECo · Joined: 06 Oct 2009 Posts: 5203 Location: Avon, CT

I'm actually thinking about getting a tandem boat of some sort with which I could go paddling or pedaling with my wife. I'm going to try taking her for a cruise on the stern of The Other Woman first, like I've done with my daughter, but would prefer to have her do at least some of the work!
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DirtyDawg10 · Joined: 27 May 2009 Posts: 2238 Location: Granby, CT

You need to get yourself a family canoe so you your wife and daughter can get out on the water. Or maybe just get a nice bass boat with a big deck Smile

SeaDog1 · Joined: 21 Dec 2009 Posts: 2629

Hi Guys!

Ok! Some of you have Canoe and others Kayaks!
No Problem!

I've tried both and because I'm a big guy found both to be (for me) uncomfortable.

In a Canoe you have to Kneel to keep the center of gravity low or it gets tippsy.
In a Kayak, I felt cramped and in rough Wx you will get WET!

SO -> I built a wooden square-stern Guideboat, which took me 2 1/2 years to complete.
Got and bought the plans from a Canadian Ojibway Indian I met in my travels.

Boat:
Made of White Cedar and Black Walnut!
LOA 14 ft. 2 in.
42 in. wide
1 Main Keel and 2 Half Keels (These make it VERY STABLE)
Weight empty 83 lbs.
Load Capacity 850 lbs. (Definitely holds my big Butt! LOL)
Passenger capacity 3
Has 2 rowing stations using 7 1/2 ft. oars.
Also has 2 highback seats - one fore and one aft (Like sitting on a chair)
Will take up to a 4 hp outboard (I have a 3)

Since I'm a professional mariner I did the launching right!
Named her "Chasse Mare" -> Means Small Coaster.
Had my Wife christen her at 1st launch with appropriate launch words and a mini bottle of Champaigne.

NO Curses on My Baby!!!!!! (BIG SMILE!)

Best regards,
Seadog1

PECo · Joined: 06 Oct 2009 Posts: 5203 Location: Avon, CT

Um, SeaDog1? So, where's the photo of Chasse Mare? Very Happy

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SeaDog1 · Joined: 21 Dec 2009 Posts: 2629

Hi Phil!

Will post picture as soon as I can find the darn disc I have it on! LOL Very Happy

SeaDog1

Bass Sniper · Joined: 05 Feb 2010 Posts: 255 Location: west haven

when i googled my canoe yesterday to find out how much it weighs, I found that Sportspal makes a whole lot of canoes and canoe style boats still to this day and they look like great boats. I didnt see any prices but you should check them out, if for no other reason then mine is from 73........
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SkeeterRon · Joined: 01 Jun 2007 Posts: 1173 Location: Newington, CT

Peco,

If SkeeterJim see this post about the Hobie he would consider it BLASPHEMY..!

Take a second and look at this boat. (I am the deal for New England) www.cttwintrollerboats.com

If you would like to take my demo boat out fishing one day, let me know..

I think you would end up enjoying it a lot. Jim and I fish out of mine more than the Skeeters we both own.

We even took it to breakneck pond (I need a better means of getting it there).

On a single charge you can get well over 8 hours of fishing time.

I take the wife along with me on the twin troller, seats are great.

PM me if you want to take it fishing.

Ron
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PECo · Joined: 06 Oct 2009 Posts: 5203 Location: Avon, CT

. . .but I want my wife to work a little bit when we're out on the water, even if she only pretends to paddle or pedal. She doesn't fish and I don't want her to get bored when we go out.

She may not be perfect for every situation, but I love The Other Woman. TurtleKiss doesn't like my little kayak, but I think that it's perfect for tiny rivers with challenging canoe launches like Bantam.

I'm considering Hobie's inflatable tandem with dual Mirage Drives. My wife could pedal while I fish! Razz

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