"mdk77" wrote in message
ups.com...

I'm thinking a canoe would be a simple
way to get onto the many ponds, rivers and lakes around here, without
the hassle of having to trailer a bigger boat. My brother-in-law in
Oregon has had a canoe for years, and it sure seems peaceful and
hassle-free.

"Years" is the important point. People already skilled in
handling a canoe can fish from them enjoyably. Most
experienced anglers new to canoes find them far too
unstable. The built-in advantages of the canoe (speed,
manoeuvrability, load-carrying capacity) require experienced
piloting and contribute little to fishing comfort or performance.

Before spending your money, you should perhaps compare
other types of man-portable boat that may be slower but more
stable.

--
Don Phillipson
Carlsbad Springs
(Ottawa, Canada)