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That icon isn't working for me. In fact none of those icons at the top are working, haven't been able to use emogies for some time now.

I wonder why all of a sudden it's become a problem.

I'm beginning to think it's not on my end. I tried posting one from my wife's phone last night and got the same bad results.

I agree that a bent shaft will probably have more forward propulsion when using the same stroke. But, is the most efficient stroke with a bent shaft the same stroke as it is for a straight shaft? Maybe not, the bent might be better for your average guy doing the average commonly used stroke...

Kenai Lake on the Kenai peninsula in south central Ak was very calm yesterday. I haven’t figured out the photo orientation problem I’m having. I deleted the ones that for no apparent reason didn’t come out right.

How did you do that? I'm not technically savvy. The pics are normal on my lap top and phone so I don't want to change them there and I didn't see a feature to do it on the website.

I had seen those vids a number of years ago but didn't quite get it until recently. The keys to the stroke as I see it are: using downward pressure instead of pulling back and pivoting the paddle at the grip instead of the middle of the shaft. The downward pressure keeps the paddle vertical...

I'm not sure if I can even "pivot" the boat from the stern with it deep in the water. When I pivot the boat, either tandem or from a centralized position, I can do it without any forward momentum. With the stern deep in the water I need forward movement to make it happen. It's a tight turn as...

Another way to solo a boat These are from last week. I don't know why they are not oriented correctly. They are correct on my phone and lap top and I can't seem to change them.

Welcome to the world of canoeing Rusty, I hope it a good switch for you. As far as fishing goes, the canoe won't be as good of a fishing vessel as your Kayak because they are more affected by the wind. I've found that working with the wind is better than fighting it. Where and how I fish is...

The heat and humidity back East really gets me down as I get older. I've never tripped in that kind of weather and don't think I want to. The closest I've come to it was probably the Everglades in March, and that was borderline too hot to sleep for me. Since I've gotten back to Ak. a couple...

It's a nice feeling to have all your fish put up. The dip net scene down on the Kenai is too crowded for me but I was lucky to have been given five nice reds from a friend.

I had to look up Serge Corbin to see that he is a marathon racer. I'm sure his race results wouldn't have been the same if he mainly used correction strokes. My gut feeling is that I go 10 to 15% faster by switching. I think the Canadians aversion to switching goes back to their reverance for...

I have very little experience with doubles, but I would agree with Foxyotter that in order to get the most out of a single you will need to "sit and switch." Many single bladers are either reluctant to sit and switch or not yet proficient at it, so they may get better results with a double. I...

Sitting on the floor is something I occasionally get hankering for when I want to relax. It allows me to rest my back by leaning against a seat or thwart using my pfd to cushion my back. I don't need any padding under my butt.

This handsome guy was taking a break in my neighbors yard on the Anchorage hillside yesterday.

There're lots of variables when determining paddle length. The boat, seat hight, blade shape, the paddler, paddling style, conditions and even mood, among other things. Sometimes I prefer a shorter paddle, sometimes not. I always have two paddles of different lengths with me.

I've been using that Hornbeck technique, mostly for getting out. I recommend it to my bow paddlers for getting in and out, while I hold the boat steady keeping weight on both gunnels. It's very easy with the high mounted seats on my boats. With a centralized seat you will need to get your butt...

Nice find Jim. The only crooked knife I found was on my buddies work bench. I was very surprised as he is not a woodworker or carver. When I asked where he got it he said it was his Grandfathers. That made sense as he shoed horses and mules in the coal mines.

An otter tail on an otter tail.