Hello from Florida

Hello from Florida!

I just tuned into this forum after reading @Glenn MacGrady bio in the Fall 25 issue from WCHA. Originally from the Midwest, I grew up going down the Jacks Fork and the Current River in Alumacraft canoes. I made a foolish decision to sell my Mad River Explorer in Royalex after I got married, after paddling kayaks for about 9 years. Luckily, the decision led to a healthy marriage for the past 13 years. I came to my senses, though, and sold all the kayaks off and picked up a Wenonah Wilderness in 2020, and last October, I picked up my first WC, a 1964 Old Town 50lb.

Anyway, thanks for the add. Looking forward to swapping ideas, stories, and advice.

Hi Jim, Welcome to the site.
Thats interesting, "last October, I picked up my first wc canoe, a 1964 Old Town 50lb."
Like you already know one wood canvas canoe will never be enough!
50lber is a really nice canoe.

That 50 pounder looks really nice. Had one and had to sell it and have regretted it forever. Nothing paddles like wood n canvas. Welcome.

Welcome to the campfire Jim. Nice wood and canvas canoe.
Jim

Nice photo of your 50 pounder with the traditional paddles and pack basket. We like that kind of stuff.

Jim,
I believe I met you, a couple of weeks ago on the Itch. I was paddling a Savage River Illusion. We sat in an eddy and chatted for a few minutes.
Marc

Marc Ornstein said:

Jim,
I believe I met you, a couple of weeks ago on the Itch. I was paddling a Savage River Illusion. We sat in an eddy and chatted for a few minutes.
Marc

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Oh we sure enough did sir! I remember the boat well.

lowangle al said:

Nice photo of your 50 pounder with the traditional paddles and pack basket. We like that kind of stuff.

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Much appreciated. I have definitely tried to reach further and further back in time with my gear over the last several years. I plan to post up some photos of the wannigan. It is what really kicked off my love for traditional gear after I built it.

Jim, welcome to site membership!

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Where were those "swampy" photos in your OP and avatar taken?