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White and Old Town each offered paddles with both style grips in a broad variety of blade widths, lengths, and woods. The 1911 White...

This morning the news said the river rose 25 feet in 45 minutes. Many of these Western rivers can behave this way. It may not even be...

The shown area causes turbulence on the surface. The BB paddle is much quieter (also much heavier).

With the raving success of Memaquay's Photo of the Day thread and the recent post of artist Rejean Roy, I thought maybe we could start...

I had a beavertail that DID seem easy to quiet back in my tandem days. Not great on shallow streams and marshy areas, however.

For regular power strokes, be sure to match the entry catch with the relative rearward velocity of the water for a smooth noise-less...

Good choice, but the Indian (or box) stroke can only be accomplished very awkwardly with a bent paddle. It will not be a complete...

Maybe it is quiet, but not noiseless. Be interested in learning what hunters prefer.

I was out paddling some still water at sunrise. Bass boats were here and there, and I tried to pass without disturbing the water, no...

Finally got my new tripper out to get the feel with a known load. With 5 gallons of lake astern, the load is about 300 lbs, about 35-40...

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I have a prophylactic prescription for antibiotics, which I carry on trips. It’s for a particular condition that really requires...

First aid kit? Sure - only a scant 47.2 lbs.

It's frustrating that you can't buy small tubes of antibiotic cream; just ends up in an ever increasing antibiotic waste stream. I've...

Because these fisher guys like to stand by the shore and flick their cigarette butts into the bush.