Recent content by Black_Fly

A long time ago, I purchased a can of spray paint for an O.D. Green Wenonah canoe in Royalex. It worked wonderfully and was sold by Oak Orchard Canoe Shop. That product was discontinued, but I’m looking for another can to match my Esquif. Anyone know of a good match in a current product? Or...

A little silicone on the end shouldn’t impede removal. Try a dab on the front (leading) end. It will still be removable with a small screwdriver to pry while squeezing the sides and lifting the back. Remove dry silicone before reinstallation with a wire toothbrush, then reapply a dab. Like...

A dab of silicone sealer will keep those on.

What a shame. Great location for a canoe shop. I’ve bought several canoes there. I hope everyone working there gets a soft landing. The Dayton paddling shop I used also closed a while back. The owner there also expressed a desire to get his life back, to actually enjoy a vacation with his...

Bogan had TPLO surgery last December, went on two BWCA trips this year. He is 9-1/2 years old and the bravest dog on earth. Yesterday, he had a tumor removed from the same leg. The tumor is throughout his leg muscles so much could not be removed. Biopsy results in 2 weeks. Doc said it’s...

You could always wear a cone like this. I’m surprised it’s not patented. Hey, that might just be a million dollar idea! I’ll call it the “Glass Catcher.” Comes with a braided parachute cord collar for comfort and survival purposes.

Good opportunity to tighten that bolt! When I removed my rack from the Explorer I was selling, one bolt was way loose. I’m tightening the pads on the new rig and thinking about some blue Locktight.

I lost a wonderful Bulova watch at a put-in for a daytrip for the wife’s girl group. Kept perfect time, waterproof for 14 years. My new Citizen Ecodrive is just as solid, and has a double lock on the bracelet clasp.

Worst thing about yaks is there are too many of them. And, where you find just one, there will be a dozen around the bend. Kayakers tend to be more social than canoeists.

I do have a 2007 Gazetteer and some river guides. 20 years ago I was planning a long river trip. My general plan now is to make a circuit route, catching some uncrowded coastal areas with lighthouses and scenic shorelines and towns, then head north and back west to camp on lakes and streams...

After our shake down trip to GA, the wife and I are ready to go camping in Maine. We don’t want to do the sardine can campgrounds, therefore I’m hoping Mainers here will suggest routes and campgrounds that won’t disappoint. Day trip paddling opportunities are welcome, but we really want to see...

I’ve got some “who knows how old” Gflex 655 and a repair to do. Does this stuff ever expire, go bad? I tried reading the label.

Well all this was for naught. Turns out my ropes float just fine. They have a floating core covered by nylon braid, it seems. The nylon seems to absorb some water, though.

In a backwards tandem or solo, I always try to have weight I can move around depending on the wind. My dog needs to be offset no matter what I’m paddling. Going out with the bow in the air and no ballast seems like asking for trouble.

We decided to vacation with our 3 dogs in the Hiker Trailer. Nothing too extreme or far flung. We camped 2 nights on Lake Cumberland (Kentucky), then south to Lake Notterly (Georgia) for 3 nights, where our daughter met us, then back north to Dale Hollow Lake in Tennessee for 2 nights. The...