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10-12-2015, 07:11 PM
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Fly Fishing Canoe
Hi All - I am looking for a used starter canoe to fly-fish some small lakes in BC and AB that lack boat launches. I was am only looking to spend between $300-$400 and was looking at something like a Coleman Ram-X 15 or a Sun Dolphin Mackinaw 15. I am really only going to be using it for fishing, no long trips. Does anyone have a canoe within this price range available for sale or know of a good used/rental store that has some canoes on end of season clearance? I am interested in hearing about any other options you all may have used to access small lakes (except for float tubes, I need seats for at least 2). Any help is appreciated. Thanks, Andrew.
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10-12-2015, 08:52 PM
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10-13-2015, 12:20 AM
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You may wish to consider fishing kayaks. Some are quite stable, and easier to manage solo than a canoe. Generally smaller and lighter than a canoe, better in wind, and easier to put on top of your vehicle or in the bed of your truck.
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10-13-2015, 01:41 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thumper
You may wish to consider fishing kayaks. Some are quite stable, and easier to manage solo than a canoe. Generally smaller and lighter than a canoe, better in wind, and easier to put on top of your vehicle or in the bed of your truck.
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Kayaks are my preferred single person watercraft, but for 2 people, a canoe is probably better.
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10-13-2015, 04:48 AM
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I'm also trying to decide what to get either a canoe or a kayak
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10-13-2015, 08:28 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thumper
You may wish to consider fishing kayaks. Some are quite stable, and easier to manage solo than a canoe. Generally smaller and lighter than a canoe, better in wind, and easier to put on top of your vehicle or in the bed of your truck.
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...also more expensive than what he's looking to spend.
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10-13-2015, 09:08 AM
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The old Colemans were good tough canoes, should be able to find one in good shape pretty cheap.
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10-13-2015, 06:19 PM
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Thanks for the replies, All. Yes, canoe is definitely what I am looking for. I do very little solo fishing and if I do, I use my float tube. I found a Coleman Ram-X 17 for $400 and an old fiberglass one that needs new coat of paint for $80. Anything I should know about buying fiberglass vs plastic? I assume plastic (Coleman) is zero maintenance, but heavy and glass is some maintenance, but lighter and less prone to any warping?
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10-14-2015, 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Aphelps
Thanks for the replies, All. Yes, canoe is definitely what I am looking for. I do very little solo fishing and if I do, I use my float tube. I found a Coleman Ram-X 17 for $400 and an old fiberglass one that needs new coat of paint for $80. Anything I should know about buying fiberglass vs plastic? I assume plastic (Coleman) is zero maintenance, but heavy and glass is some maintenance, but lighter and less prone to any warping?
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Fiberglass is heavy...easy to repair though.
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