Any canoeists here?

I just bought a canoe, an ultralight tandem model which I'll be using solo.
I was wondering what I could use for an anchor; it would almost always be in
shallow water with a soft bottom. Would a 1.5# anchor such as this do the
job?

http://www.boundarywaterscatalog.com...cfm/4,2645.htm

Also, I'm curious as to what your limit is as to wind speed. I'm thinking
maybe 10 mph or less, but just don't know.

Any comments, tips, recommendations, etc., would be welcomed.

Marty wrote:
I just bought a canoe, an ultralight tandem model which I'll be using solo.
I was wondering what I could use for an anchor; it would almost always be in
shallow water with a soft bottom. Would a 1.5# anchor such as this do the
job?

http://www.boundarywaterscatalog.com...cfm/4,2645.htm

Yeah, that will work just fine. And Piragis is really good to
do business with.

Also, I'm curious as to what your limit is as to wind speed. I'm thinking
maybe 10 mph or less, but just don't know.

Any comments, tips, recommendations, etc., would be welcomed.

I don't know what you mean about wind speed limit. Do you mean
when do you stay off the water if you're in a canoe ? If so it
has more to do with the body of water than wind speed. If I can
find a sheltered path out of the wind by staying close to the
shore I can paddle in a gale but if I have to cross open water
it depends more on the direction of the wind than the speed.
Paddling with or into a strong wind is generally OK, trying to
paddle across a strong wind is not advisable.

You're gonna try to paddle a tandem canoe solo so move towards
the center of your boat and paddle from the kneeling position.
If your canoe's layup is symmetrical you can just stick your
butt on the bow seat and paddle it backwards. If it's asymmetrical,
well, you probably should have chosen a different tandem to
paddle solo but the advice about moving towards the center and
paddling from your knees is still valid.

Good luck !

--
Ken Fortenberry

"Marty" wrote in message
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I just bought a canoe, an ultralight tandem model which I'll be using solo.
I was wondering what I could use for an anchor; it would almost always be
in shallow water with a soft bottom. Would a 1.5# anchor such as this do
the job?

http://www.boundarywaterscatalog.com...cfm/4,2645.htm

Also, I'm curious as to what your limit is as to wind speed. I'm thinking
maybe 10 mph or less, but just don't know.

Any comments, tips, recommendations, etc., would be welcomed.

I haven't fished from a canoe in years, but I used to do a lot of it back in
the day....

I never had a "store-bought" anchor, what I did was kept a mesh onion sack
tied to a rope and simply put some rocks in the sack once I got to the
water. I could always try this and if it doesn't work well enough for you,
then spend the $30 for an anchor.

Winds can be a problem but a lot of it is dependant upon the direction of
the wind and the size water you're fishing. If you're launching on the
south end of the lake and plan on fishing that area, if you have a south
wind, you'll probably be all right. But, if that wind is out of the north,
you're in a world of hurt! Also, a 5 acre pond isn't going to be as rough
on a windy day as a 500 acre lake, so it's a case of "Depends..." I never
really paid attention to the actual wind speeds. It won't take too long
before you'll "know" when you can go fishing and when you'll have to stay
home, or find alternate waters.

Fishing from a canoe means minimal gear. I never took more than two rods
with me and the one I wasn't fishing with was always strapped to the thwart
in the event of a tipping incident. I also always kept the tackle box
closed and latched for the same reason. Luckily, I never found out if my
precautions were any good because I never tipped!
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com

Marty wrote:
I just bought a canoe, an ultralight tandem model which I'll be using solo.
I was wondering what I could use for an anchor; it would almost always be in
shallow water with a soft bottom. Would a 1.5# anchor such as this do the
job?

Well I have a kayak I fish from (Hobie Out Back)
I made my anchors from Vienna sausage cans, I bought a couple of eye
bolts at the hardware store, stuck the bolts into the cans, and pour
molten lead in, they weigh about 3 1/2 lbs, just awesome for holding my
kayak even in a good wind.

For my bass boat I did the same thing, but used beer cans

http://www.boundarywaterscatalog.com...cfm/4,2645.htm

Also, I'm curious as to what your limit is as to wind speed. I'm thinking
maybe 10 mph or less, but just don't know.

About right, anything more and your going to have a hard time going
against the wind with just one person in the canoe

Any comments, tips, recommendations, etc., would be welcomed.




--
Rodney Long
SpecTastic tackle company

http://spectastictackle.com/

Dang, Rodney......what size beers you folks got where you're from.......

--
Sandy Joren
Jesus, il creatore dei miracoli, la luce nella nerezza...

"Rodney Long" wrote in message
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SNIP
For my bass boat I did the same thing, but used beer cans

Sandy Joren wrote:
Dang, Rodney......what size beers you folks got where you're from.......


A beer can full of lead weighs 10 lbs

--
Rodney Long
SpecTastic tackle company

http://spectastictackle.com/

Thank you all for your comments. Yes, my comment about wind speed referred
to a maximum which you'd go out in. This is what I bought, the kevlar
ultralight.

http://www.wenonah.com/products/temp... fe1e6cb9686a

I've just had it out once. I sit on the bow seat. I'm using a five-gallon
pail (with a lid) and filling it with an appropriate amount of water and
putting it in the other end to trim the boat within reason.

At one point the boat was pointed west and I wanted to head south into a
fairly stiff southerly breeze. Using the widest strokes I could, I couldn't
even come close to turning that boat toward the south. So I did close to a
360° using backward strokes and then headed south. I don't know if that was
the right way to do it, or if there is another way I could have turned that
boat.

I wouldn't spend $30 for the anchor from the Boundary Waters place, but the
local West Marine has it much cheaper.

Again, thanks for the replies.

"Marty" wrote in message
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I just bought a canoe, an ultralight tandem model which I'll be using solo.
I was wondering what I could use for an anchor; it would almost always be
in shallow water with a soft bottom. Would a 1.5# anchor such as this do
the job?

http://www.boundarywaterscatalog.com...cfm/4,2645.htm

Also, I'm curious as to what your limit is as to wind speed. I'm thinking
maybe 10 mph or less, but just don't know.

Any comments, tips, recommendations, etc., would be welcomed.

On May 20, 2:21 pm, "Marty" wrote:
Thank you all for your comments. Yes, my comment about wind speed referred
to a maximum which you'd go out in. This is what I bought, the kevlar
ultralight.

http://www.wenonah.com/products/temp....php?IID=20&SI...

I've just had it out once. I sit on the bow seat. I'm using a five-gallon
pail (with a lid) and filling it with an appropriate amount of water and
putting it in the other end to trim the boat within reason.

At one point the boat was pointed west and I wanted to head south into a
fairly stiff southerly breeze. Using the widest strokes I could, I couldn't
even come close to turning that boat toward the south. So I did close to a
360° using backward strokes and then headed south. I don't know if that was
the right way to do it, or if there is another way I could have turned that
boat.

I wouldn't spend $30 for the anchor from the Boundary Waters place, but the
local West Marine has it much cheaper.

Again, thanks for the replies.

"Marty" wrote in message

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I just bought a canoe, an ultralight tandem model which I'll be using solo.
I was wondering what I could use for an anchor; it would almost always be
in shallow water with a soft bottom. Would a 1.5# anchor such as this do
the job?

http://www.boundarywaterscatalog.com...cfm/4,2645.htm

Also, I'm curious as to what your limit is as to wind speed. I'm thinking
maybe 10 mph or less, but just don't know.

Any comments, tips, recommendations, etc., would be welcomed.- Hide quoted text -

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I've got a 16' square back wide beam lake canoe. Its got the profile
of an 18 or maybe even a 20 foot canoe. Its definitely not intended
for soplo operation, but I can manage it by sitting in the middle. I
used to put an icechest in the middle of the canoe and then sit on
that, but now I have a drop in canoe seat that straddles the gunnels.
When I first started playing with running it solo I discovered that
traditional canoe paddling didn't work out very well. Instead I would
grab two paddles and hold them in both hands kayak style. Finally I
broke down and bought a kayak paddle for soloing.

I also got myself one of those bicycle wheel canoe carts for
transporting it. This canoe has so much room its no big deal to toss
it in the front or back out of my way when I hit the water. Its
great because I can load most of my gear in the canoe when wheeling it
down from the parking area onto launch areas with no vehicle access.
I can usually take everything in one trip, and then I don't have to
worry about beach bums and river rats wandering off with anything I
leave unattended.

Bob La Londe
Fishing Arizona & The Colorado River
Fishing Forums & Contests
http://www.YumaBassMan.com

On May 20, 2:21 pm, "Marty" wrote:
Thank you all for your comments. Yes, my comment about wind speed referred
to a maximum which you'd go out in. This is what I bought, the kevlar
ultralight.

http://www.wenonah.com/products/temp....php?IID=20&SI...

I've just had it out once. I sit on the bow seat. I'm using a five-gallon
pail (with a lid) and filling it with an appropriate amount of water and
putting it in the other end to trim the boat within reason.

At one point the boat was pointed west and I wanted to head south into a
fairly stiff southerly breeze. Using the widest strokes I could, I couldn't
even come close to turning that boat toward the south. So I did close to a
360° using backward strokes and then headed south. I don't know if that was
the right way to do it, or if there is another way I could have turned that
boat.

I wouldn't spend $30 for the anchor from the Boundary Waters place, but the
local West Marine has it much cheaper.

Again, thanks for the replies.

"Marty" wrote in message

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I just bought a canoe, an ultralight tandem model which I'll be using solo.
I was wondering what I could use for an anchor; it would almost always be
in shallow water with a soft bottom. Would a 1.5# anchor such as this do
the job?

http://www.boundarywaterscatalog.com...cfm/4,2645.htm

Also, I'm curious as to what your limit is as to wind speed. I'm thinking
maybe 10 mph or less, but just don't know.

Any comments, tips, recommendations, etc., would be welcomed.- Hide quoted text -

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Another trick that I have seen used, and used int he past for shall0w
water "anchoring" is to clamp some kind of tube vertically to the side
of the canoe. (works greta for any small boatin shallow water
fishing). Then take a long piece of pipe and slide it through the
tube and stick it into the mud on the bottom. When I have done it I
used a ten foot piece of conduit, but I'm sure you could come up with
a variety of ways to apply the principle. It works... well until you
find the deeper cut across the area you are fishing. LOL.

My Uncle used a two rope grappling release anchor for his canoe. When
I need a regular anchor I just used a generic mushroom mud anchor.
Both worked just fine.


Bob La Londe
Fishing Arizona & The Colorado River
Fishing Forums & Contests
http://www.YumaBassMan.com

When I used to fish from a canoe, I used a sash weight as an anchor,
Goes straight down and "sticks" into the soft bottom.