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I doubt I will ever use a bent shaft paddle in rapids again. I agree about the zav. Great paddle just not for rough use up there! I use a straight shaft in rapids as I have a lot more control. I have also gone back to a t grip for my straight shaft. However, I use a 12 degree bent for...

Yes, I too wanted to see Kevin Callan as he is very entertaining. I did pick up his new book "once around Algonquin" and have already finished it. So good I will likely read it again right away. And yes Cliff was very good as usual. I was a few minutes late for his first presentation but it...

I was there last wknd. and it was very good. you had to be early to the different seminars as they filled up very fast. Cliff Jacobson was very good as usual. I didn't win anything from the many raffles that took place. Canoecopia of course is much better I think , however, I couldn't take...

Thanks for the info. I'm actually getting tired of bending over too. The lack of a bottom plate makes sense too.

Could not agree more! We used to have a wonderful canoe outfitter shop nearby (Cartwright and Danewell) but due in large part to Wal-mart and other big box stores they could no longer compete. Everybody and their brother was selling canoes albeit plastic tubs cheaper. What a shame as He had...

I like the looks of this area. I have canoed Lake Superior Prov. park several times and the garden river and the slate islands by kayak but this could easily be my first trip after ice out. Thanks for the info. Jackpine Jerry

zac, I just spoke with a buddy from Fl. this morning. We both agree on the dog thing. As much as I love dogs it can be a pain ! The ten thousand islands area is really cool and the rangers will sometimes spot your vehicle for you. Camping on a chickee is interesting as well if you have not...

Hey zac, Yellowcanoe is right. By and large a dog is a bad idea in Florida. My granddaughter still blames me for the loss of her beloved pomeranian. We stopped for lunch and unfortunately some gators had the same idea. We had bologna sandwiches but you can guess what the gator had in mind ...

I know these discussions are old but has anyone tried the 180 stove from Piragis ? only $40.00 I 've cooked over lots of campfires but not twig stoves . Enlighten me... Jackpine Jerry

Thanks yellowcanoe and conk. It looked a little small that's why I asked about weight. sharp little boat though ! What I would really like is a yellowstone solo. I don't suppose anyone has one for sale. Thanks for the info.

I really like the looks of the used lady bug. Does anyone have any knowledge re: this canoe ? Am I too fat for this one @ 200 lbs ? I know thi was a while ago but does he still make them ?

oh yeah, Anyone got a used yellowstone solo for sale or similar type solo ?

I suppose you are right about swimming snakes. Perhaps it was just laziness after all. Or maybe because I forgot the tent stakes and poles. I've gotta tell ya though...be choosy who you canoe with. I was with a group of " friends" years ago on the Ontonagon river mainstream. We had...

I've slept in my canoe many times especially in the everglades and the keys while living in florida. I did it primarily because of the snakes on the ground. I also found the rocking motion as in any boat knocks me out. I simply spread out a foam pad and slept very well. I have also done...

Hello out there everyone in canoe country. I'm very glad to have found you guys. I live in northern Mi. about an hours drive south of Mackinac. I moved to Florida in 2006 but was homesick and moved back about a year and a half ago. I'm hoping to retire in a year or so as I just turned 66...