"mdk77" wrote in message
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I'm saving my nickels for a canoe to fly fish from. I'm hoping, God-
willing, to be able to buy one over the Winter, or early Spring. Do
many of you fish from canoes? 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.

I'm looking at a 17 footer that is stable, light and capable of being
a tandem OR a solo canoe. Have any of you had experience (or heard
good or bad) about the Souris River Canoes? I'm looking at the
"Quetico 17". Here's a link to what I'm considering:

http://www.redrockstore.com/quetico17.html

I think this canoe would be great for the places I fish around here in
Central Illinois -- and be easy to take on trips out-of-state.

Let me know if there is something else worth considering in a fly
fishing canoe. Thanks.

- Dave K.


When I was on the Arolik River AK this year, there was an official from
the Alaska F&G that floated by us. He was in a one-man inflatable kayak. I
was pretty impressed as I watched him maneuver the craft with ease through
the fast water with his double paddle. He had great kayaking skills. He
also carried enough load for himself. He told me it's the best craft he's
even been in.
I asked for all the data, here is the link:
http://www.alaskaraftandkayak.com/ca...ayaks&id=3 81
He actually started 3-days behind us on our 9-day trip. He passed us and
was scheduled to get to the end 4-days before us. We told him about the fish
we caught, and he told us we did better than most guides that come out here.
Although we had our AK fishing license, he never asked for it. He was just
out to review the Arolik River.
-tom