Hi all,
So happy to have a canoe. I've wanted one for a few years, but finally took the plunge. It's a Wenohnah Fusion in royalex that I purchased used for a very fair price. The canoe will be used 80% of the time in local lakes to fish. I have other watercraft, but the canoe fits a perfect little niche for a lightweight simple platform.
Right now I am debating buying a paddle. I assume that I'll own both a double-blade and single-blade paddle but right now I need to purchase one. I'm willing to spend $200 on a double-blade and am considering a Bending Branches Solo Slice in 260 or 280. If I were to go with a single blade, I don't know quite where to begin.
Given the water levels here in Idaho (maxed out), getting a single-bladed paddle appeals to me since I'll likely spend my time near the shore, often in the trees, looking for bass with poppers. Seems like I could learn a fair bit of technique with the single blade and still enjoy some fishing. The double appeals to me because I have quite a bit of experience in kayaks - both whitewater and ocean. I'd be off and running with the double-blade in no time.
Anyone want to provide some guidance? Among the questions:
1. Will I want a 260 or a 280 paddle for the Fusion (I'm 6'0", 210lbs)
2. Can anyone recommend a traditional wood single blade for me (length, too, please)
3. Any comments on the Slice
4. Anything else?
Thanks a ton,
Adam
So happy to have a canoe. I've wanted one for a few years, but finally took the plunge. It's a Wenohnah Fusion in royalex that I purchased used for a very fair price. The canoe will be used 80% of the time in local lakes to fish. I have other watercraft, but the canoe fits a perfect little niche for a lightweight simple platform.
Right now I am debating buying a paddle. I assume that I'll own both a double-blade and single-blade paddle but right now I need to purchase one. I'm willing to spend $200 on a double-blade and am considering a Bending Branches Solo Slice in 260 or 280. If I were to go with a single blade, I don't know quite where to begin.
Given the water levels here in Idaho (maxed out), getting a single-bladed paddle appeals to me since I'll likely spend my time near the shore, often in the trees, looking for bass with poppers. Seems like I could learn a fair bit of technique with the single blade and still enjoy some fishing. The double appeals to me because I have quite a bit of experience in kayaks - both whitewater and ocean. I'd be off and running with the double-blade in no time.
Anyone want to provide some guidance? Among the questions:
1. Will I want a 260 or a 280 paddle for the Fusion (I'm 6'0", 210lbs)
2. Can anyone recommend a traditional wood single blade for me (length, too, please)
3. Any comments on the Slice
4. Anything else?
Thanks a ton,
Adam