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Having done the search for the "perfect" fishing platform, I know there isn't one. I thought a canoe would be it, getting me into the little strip mines and out of the way ponds and it served fairly well, but it wasn't as good as a jon boat for comfortable fishing. But it was a great canoe for recreation and I made some mods that allowed me to fish it fairly well.
BUT I allowed the allure of a fishing boat to seduce me away from the canoe. To assuage my desire for a light, personal water craft that I could fish, I went with a sit on top kayak and called it good.
Still, I wanted a platform that I could bring guests along to those hard to reach honey holes. However, I wanted the option of putting an engine on it to get to those far-away places or more importantly, get back to the truck quickly when weather threatened.
So, I bought a square stern Old town
Yes, I know square sterns aren't "good" paddling canoes, but it seems to do alright on day trips when stripped of the "mechanical" conveniences and if the rear paddler knows how to direct the bow. No, it's not a svelte wraith slipping through the quiet waters...but hey, I'm old. I don't need a wraith...I need a milk maid!
Any other square stern guys and gals?
BUT I allowed the allure of a fishing boat to seduce me away from the canoe. To assuage my desire for a light, personal water craft that I could fish, I went with a sit on top kayak and called it good.
Still, I wanted a platform that I could bring guests along to those hard to reach honey holes. However, I wanted the option of putting an engine on it to get to those far-away places or more importantly, get back to the truck quickly when weather threatened.
So, I bought a square stern Old town
Yes, I know square sterns aren't "good" paddling canoes, but it seems to do alright on day trips when stripped of the "mechanical" conveniences and if the rear paddler knows how to direct the bow. No, it's not a svelte wraith slipping through the quiet waters...but hey, I'm old. I don't need a wraith...I need a milk maid!
Any other square stern guys and gals?