jdeerfoot

I have to say I have a sense of foreboding regarding the future of both the shop (Rutabaga) and the show. How long before Darren just...

In the early 1970’s I had one which I purchased from REI. I liked it for back packing and with gaiters it would keep you quite dry. A...

Canoecopia 2026 observations: 1) Both Friday and Saturday appeared to have light attendance. I have attended the show annually since the...

I once paddled my canoe with a duck decoy when my paddle got blown overboard. Hard to top your "bad day exerience" and I wish you a...

Appreciate your confession and glad it turned out MUCH better than it could have otherwise. Chock it up to spring fever, but It's a good...

Yes, complacency nailed me. I have tried to get out as soon as ice out each year for many years without any problems. At Ieast I was...

Went out for my first paddle on the local river this morning which was enjoyable until I went for my first outdoor swim of the season...

As a long time user of Sylvania (my first trip was May 1975 as I recall), I can tell you that the fishing regulations are specific to...

This isn't how Gore-Tex and other similar waterproof-breathable membranes work. The waterproof membrane has tiny holes in it that are...

A few pics of our day trip along 2 different sections of Bayou Bodcau near Shreveport Louisiana.

Jerry Dennis, one of my favorite authors. I remember being fascinated near Ann Arbor MI when, as a 7 year old, I saw a w/c canoe...

Jerry Dennis’s writing Living in Michigan Trout fishing The canoes ability to carry camping gear Access to peaceful areas less traveled

Here’s a quick pic from Fish lake in OR, somewhat icy with a bit of shoreline snow. It’s a cool seasonal lake that essentially turns...

I am a real long time Yakima user. My experience was similar to yours. Check with customer service but put the time in experimenting on...

Some good ideas above to try out. Let us know what you work out.