Hello, I am returning to boating, canoeing and fishing after around forty or so years. We are on the shores of Lake Michigan, in a shallow area. We got the old family 12’ rowboat going, but I find it a little too much for me alone, along with being very creaky and noisy, probably scaring away the fish. At least that’s what I tell myself.
As a kid, all summer long we camped in a small trailer and fly fished from our 17’ Grumman canoe, mostly in Canada. Now many years later, I am in a position to fish and do a little boating again. After struggling with the rowboat, I bought a battered 1981 Montgomery Wards 11 foot canoe, by Smokercraft. It does not track well, but that probably is my user error, as I basically have no paddling skills anymore. I plan on getting a kayak paddle which I think will work better for me. I am also working on a diy canoe cart, along with a milk crate supplies and rod holder box. I look forward to working on diy projects and rehab ideas I find here in these forums.
Best Regards, Lisa
As a kid, all summer long we camped in a small trailer and fly fished from our 17’ Grumman canoe, mostly in Canada. Now many years later, I am in a position to fish and do a little boating again. After struggling with the rowboat, I bought a battered 1981 Montgomery Wards 11 foot canoe, by Smokercraft. It does not track well, but that probably is my user error, as I basically have no paddling skills anymore. I plan on getting a kayak paddle which I think will work better for me. I am also working on a diy canoe cart, along with a milk crate supplies and rod holder box. I look forward to working on diy projects and rehab ideas I find here in these forums.
Best Regards, Lisa