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I realized my selfishness in watching the news of the moment compelled
me to make an off-topic post about Hillary and the Dow. I should move the TV so I can't see/hear it from the computer. Nah. We all know off-topic stuff is frowned upon here, so I'll try to make amends with this on-topic post. What's boat would you like to have, other than the one you currently own? But only what you can afford. What do you think of O'hara's Tolman? Could O'hara and Eisboch pool their resources and invent a new boat? Ever want to build your own boat? (Don't answer, Scotty) Anybody here actually fish from a canoe? Ok, that's enough for now. --Vic |
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Vic Smith wrote:
I realized my selfishness in watching the news of the moment compelled me to make an off-topic post about Hillary and the Dow. I should move the TV so I can't see/hear it from the computer. Nah. We all know off-topic stuff is frowned upon here, so I'll try to make amends with this on-topic post. What's boat would you like to have, other than the one you currently own? But only what you can afford. What do you think of O'hara's Tolman? Could O'hara and Eisboch pool their resources and invent a new boat? Ever want to build your own boat? (Don't answer, Scotty) Anybody here actually fish from a canoe? Ok, that's enough for now. --Vic 1. I'm thinking of pulling an Eisboch, selling the boats I have now, and buying a new boat after the "thaw." 2. Not to my taste. I'd rather have a nice dory. 3. Eisboch might; O'Hara's would blow up. 4. Nope. Though I did help build a couple of boats for others. 6. Yup. |
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On Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:17:40 -0500, Boater
wrote: Anybody here actually fish from a canoe? 6. Yup. So tell us about it. Don't need a novel. --Vic |
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Vic Smith wrote:
On Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:17:40 -0500, Boater wrote: Anybody here actually fish from a canoe? 6. Yup. So tell us about it. Don't need a novel. --Vic It's no big deal. Out on the Shenandoah and some of it branches. Very light spinning gear for smallies, and light fly tackle for trout. It's no big deal to cast small spin or fly tackle from a canoe. We have a half interest in an Old Town model 169, green, which we bought used from an outfitter. We bought a used canoe previously from the same outfitter, and literally wore it out. |
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On Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:27:01 -0500, Boater
wrote: Vic Smith wrote: On Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:17:40 -0500, Boater wrote: Anybody here actually fish from a canoe? 6. Yup. So tell us about it. Don't need a novel. --Vic It's no big deal. Out on the Shenandoah and some of it branches. Very light spinning gear for smallies, and light fly tackle for trout. It's no big deal to cast small spin or fly tackle from a canoe. We have a half interest in an Old Town model 169, green, which we bought used from an outfitter. We bought a used canoe previously from the same outfitter, and literally wore it out. I always wanted to do a couple week canoe trip in the Boundary Waters - Minn/Canada border. Walleyes and Northerns were the attraction, though it's supposed to be pretty up there too. I understand there's some hassle in getting camping permits last I looked. Anyway, I've given up on fresh water, and prefer salt. Was surprised to see a kayaker fishing by the Sunshine bridge in Tampa Bay, and wondered how he would land anything of size. He never got close enough where I could talk to him. But it did look like it could be fun. Cheap, if strenuous. --Vic |
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Vic Smith wrote:
On Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:27:01 -0500, Boater wrote: Vic Smith wrote: On Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:17:40 -0500, Boater wrote: Anybody here actually fish from a canoe? 6. Yup. So tell us about it. Don't need a novel. --Vic It's no big deal. Out on the Shenandoah and some of it branches. Very light spinning gear for smallies, and light fly tackle for trout. It's no big deal to cast small spin or fly tackle from a canoe. We have a half interest in an Old Town model 169, green, which we bought used from an outfitter. We bought a used canoe previously from the same outfitter, and literally wore it out. I always wanted to do a couple week canoe trip in the Boundary Waters - Minn/Canada border. Walleyes and Northerns were the attraction, though it's supposed to be pretty up there too. I understand there's some hassle in getting camping permits last I looked. Anyway, I've given up on fresh water, and prefer salt. Was surprised to see a kayaker fishing by the Sunshine bridge in Tampa Bay, and wondered how he would land anything of size. He never got close enough where I could talk to him. But it did look like it could be fun. Cheap, if strenuous. --Vic I wouldn't go canoeing or kayaking in waters where there are lots of other boats, especially large powerboats. When we lived in Florida, I saw canoes and 'yaks swamped/tipped a couple of times by passing powerboats. No one was hurt, but they could have been. Where I canoe, there really are no powerboats of consequence, just canoes and rafts, the river isn't too wide, and in many places it is only waist deep. Or less. Perfect for a klutzy canoe guy like me. I love the river there because the water is crystal clear much of the time, the river bottom is spectacular and the banks are both rural (with cows) and heavily wooded. Very pretty. |
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On Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:40:53 -0500, Boater
wrote: I wouldn't go canoeing or kayaking in waters where there are lots of other boats, especially large powerboats. When we lived in Florida, I saw canoes and 'yaks swamped/tipped a couple of times by passing powerboats. No one was hurt, but they could have been. Where I canoe, there really are no powerboats of consequence, just canoes and rafts, the river isn't too wide, and in many places it is only waist deep. Or less. Perfect for a klutzy canoe guy like me. I love the river there because the water is crystal clear much of the time, the river bottom is spectacular and the banks are both rural (with cows) and heavily wooded. Very pretty. Sounds nice. I'll reconsider canoeing/kayaking where there's wakes. But whenever I canoed if you never tipped, you weren't having enough fun. And if we tipped too much, it was no fun. Cold water canoeists/kayakers don't see it that way though. Come to think of it, there was very little boat traffic off the fishing pier this year, which might be why it was the first time I saw a kayaker out there. Maybe a fifth of the boat traffic I've seen in past years. --Vic |
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"Vic Smith" wrote in message ... On Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:40:53 -0500, Boater wrote: I wouldn't go canoeing or kayaking in waters where there are lots of other boats, especially large powerboats. When we lived in Florida, I saw canoes and 'yaks swamped/tipped a couple of times by passing powerboats. No one was hurt, but they could have been. Where I canoe, there really are no powerboats of consequence, just canoes and rafts, the river isn't too wide, and in many places it is only waist deep. Or less. Perfect for a klutzy canoe guy like me. I love the river there because the water is crystal clear much of the time, the river bottom is spectacular and the banks are both rural (with cows) and heavily wooded. Very pretty. Sounds nice. I'll reconsider canoeing/kayaking where there's wakes. But whenever I canoed if you never tipped, you weren't having enough fun. And if we tipped too much, it was no fun. Cold water canoeists/kayakers don't see it that way though. Come to think of it, there was very little boat traffic off the fishing pier this year, which might be why it was the first time I saw a kayaker out there. Maybe a fifth of the boat traffic I've seen in past years. --Vic Up here it's mostly the ocean type kayaking. A lady two doors down took a kayak building course and now takes her boat to paddle with a group. They travel all over the province to try different areas. I see kayakers every time I take the Yukon out. |
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"Vic Smith" wrote in message ... I realized my selfishness in watching the news of the moment compelled me to make an off-topic post about Hillary and the Dow. I should move the TV so I can't see/hear it from the computer. Nah. We all know off-topic stuff is frowned upon here, so I'll try to make amends with this on-topic post. What's boat would you like to have, other than the one you currently own? But only what you can afford. What do you think of O'hara's Tolman? Could O'hara and Eisboch pool their resources and invent a new boat? Ever want to build your own boat? (Don't answer, Scotty) Anybody here actually fish from a canoe? Ok, that's enough for now. --Vic Ummmm.... I've fished from a canoe. Eisboch |
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On Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:35:38 -0500, "Eisboch"
wrote: Ummmm.... I've fished from a canoe. And how did you like it? Any suggestions as to landing big fish, it that happened? Sort of hoping you or O'hara would have some boat design ideas. Here's some: http://www.rexresearch.com/boats/1boat.htm --Vic |
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Boater wrote:
Vic Smith wrote: I realized my selfishness in watching the news of the moment compelled me to make an off-topic post about Hillary and the Dow. I should move the TV so I can't see/hear it from the computer. Nah. We all know off-topic stuff is frowned upon here, so I'll try to make amends with this on-topic post. What's boat would you like to have, other than the one you currently own? But only what you can afford. What do you think of O'hara's Tolman? Could O'hara and Eisboch pool their resources and invent a new boat? Ever want to build your own boat? (Don't answer, Scotty) Anybody here actually fish from a canoe? Ok, that's enough for now. --Vic 1. I'm thinking of pulling an Eisboch, selling the boats I have now, and buying a new boat after the "thaw." 2. Not to my taste. I'd rather have a nice dory. 3. Eisboch might; O'Hara's would blow up. 4. Nope. Though I did help build a couple of boats for others. 6. Yup. Boats? Sure. You might want to keep the "lobster boat". You may have to live in it if you **** off the old lady. |
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"Vic Smith" wrote in message ... On Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:35:38 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote: Ummmm.... I've fished from a canoe. And how did you like it? Any suggestions as to landing big fish, it that happened? Sort of hoping you or O'hara would have some boat design ideas. Here's some: http://www.rexresearch.com/boats/1boat.htm --Vic Spent several summers as a kid on a fresh water pond (small lake) in a wooden framed, canvas covered canoe. Did a lot of bass fishing ... paddling around for hours trolling with a Rebel lure. (it was the only one I had). Caught a few. I don't have a clue how to design a boat. I have enough problems piloting them. Eisboch |
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Boater wrote:
Vic Smith wrote: On Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:17:40 -0500, Boater wrote: Anybody here actually fish from a canoe? 6. Yup. So tell us about it. Don't need a novel. --Vic It's no big deal. Out on the Shenandoah and some of it branches. Very light spinning gear for smallies, and light fly tackle for trout. It's no big deal to cast small spin or fly tackle from a canoe. We have a half interest in an Old Town model 169, green, which we bought used from an outfitter. We bought a used canoe previously from the same outfitter, and literally wore it out. "We"? So you have a quarter interest in a canoe and ZERO interest in a house. Sucks to be you, WAFA. |
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On Nov 21, 4:12*pm, Vic Smith wrote:
I realized my selfishness in watching the news of the moment compelled me to make an off-topic post about Hillary and the Dow. I should move the TV so I can't see/hear it from the computer. Nah. We all know off-topic stuff is frowned upon here, so I'll try to make amends with this on-topic post. What's boat would you like to have, other than the one you currently own? *But only what you can afford. What do you think of O'hara's Tolman? Could O'hara and Eisboch pool their resources and invent a new boat? Ever want to build your own boat? (Don't answer, Scotty) Must be a democrat... I always liked the Simmons Sea Skiff.. Anybody here actually fish from a canoe? Ok, that's enough for now. --Vic Vic ain't tellin' me what to do ;) SCOTTY !!! |
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DK wrote:
Boater wrote: Vic Smith wrote: On Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:17:40 -0500, Boater wrote: Anybody here actually fish from a canoe? 6. Yup. So tell us about it. Don't need a novel. --Vic It's no big deal. Out on the Shenandoah and some of it branches. Very light spinning gear for smallies, and light fly tackle for trout. It's no big deal to cast small spin or fly tackle from a canoe. We have a half interest in an Old Town model 169, green, which we bought used from an outfitter. We bought a used canoe previously from the same outfitter, and literally wore it out. "We"? So you have a quarter interest in a canoe and ZERO interest in a house. Sucks to be you, WAFA. Hehehe. You're still and always will be...an idiot. |
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On Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:06:53 -0800 (PST),
wrote: Must be a democrat... I always liked the Simmons Sea Skiff.. Looks nice. Vic ain't tellin' me what to do ;) SCOTTY !!! If I was to build a boat, I'd go for this http://www.fishyfish.com/renn_tolman/index.html Just because of the "chick magnet" factor. I mean "boat geek" factor. Diesel. Tunnel. You can really play with this one. --Vic |
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Vic Smith wrote in
: I realized my selfishness in watching the news of the moment compelled me to make an off-topic post about Hillary and the Dow. I should move the TV so I can't see/hear it from the computer. Nah. We all know off-topic stuff is frowned upon here, so I'll try to make amends with this on-topic post. What's boat would you like to have, other than the one you currently own? But only what you can afford. What do you think of O'hara's Tolman? Could O'hara and Eisboch pool their resources and invent a new boat? Ever want to build your own boat? (Don't answer, Scotty) Anybody here actually fish from a canoe? Ok, that's enough for now. --Vic I fish from a canoe all the time - it is a magnificent trolling vessel, quiet, slow, maneuverable - and lots of fun if you happen to tie into a lunker smallmouth, who can take you for a Nantucket sleigh ride. There are limitations - casting from a kneeling position is limited, and after several hours one becomes somewhat stiff (watching me roll out of the canoe onto a dock and then trying to stand is one of the comic highlights of the week), but by and large I love fishing from a canoe. Three inch draft is also a plus sometimes. |
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"Vic Smith" wrote in message ... On Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:40:53 -0500, Boater wrote: I wouldn't go canoeing or kayaking in waters where there are lots of other boats, especially large powerboats. When we lived in Florida, I saw canoes and 'yaks swamped/tipped a couple of times by passing powerboats. No one was hurt, but they could have been. Where I canoe, there really are no powerboats of consequence, just canoes and rafts, the river isn't too wide, and in many places it is only waist deep. Or less. Perfect for a klutzy canoe guy like me. I love the river there because the water is crystal clear much of the time, the river bottom is spectacular and the banks are both rural (with cows) and heavily wooded. Very pretty. Sounds nice. I'll reconsider canoeing/kayaking where there's wakes. But whenever I canoed if you never tipped, you weren't having enough fun. And if we tipped too much, it was no fun. Cold water canoeists/kayakers don't see it that way though. Come to think of it, there was very little boat traffic off the fishing pier this year, which might be why it was the first time I saw a kayaker out there. Maybe a fifth of the boat traffic I've seen in past years. --Vic I fished out of my canoe years ago. May do it again next year, as buddy wants to put together a canoe trip like the old days. My canoe has been hanging in the garage for a lot of years unused. I fish out of a kayak at times. Out west we even go out in the ocean, and launch through the surf. Couple weeks ago, I fished out of a Ocean Kayak Dive Kayak at Pt. Arena, CA. They are a fairly old yak now, but very stable and I am a 6'4" 240# guy. Lost the biggest fish, one was most likely a 30# class ling cod and it ripped off line with the drag buttoned down, and got in the rocks. I fish light tackle. Got a 30" (probably 10#) ling up to the boat and it let go of the swim bait. They are noted for clamping on to a fish you hooked or a lure and not being really hooked. Landed a 22" ling, 2" undersized. Lots of 2-3# fish. They land 70-80# thesher sharks from yaks, just takes awhile while they tow you around and tire out. Buddy has a Scupper Pro that I have used, but is for smaller people. My hip bones hit the side on the yak. He has a Hobie Outback that you can either pedal or paddle. I am looking to buy a used one myself. I have an OK Agean tandem. Fished a lot out of that while with the wife, but rolls very easy with just me. The sponsons are to high without extra weight. I have fished a lot in Mission Bay, San Diego out of a Hobie Sport. Also a pedal yak, but only 9' and is really too small for me. Lots of work making headway. Look at the bigger yaks and test drive a couple. Rarely, if ever hear of a yak being rolled by a wake. But these are sit on tops and the wider ones are very stable. You can sit on the side depending on your size and the width of the yak. http://www.plasticnavy.com/ will give you a lot of insight on yak fishing. |
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"Vic Smith" wrote in message ... I realized my selfishness in watching the news of the moment compelled me to make an off-topic post about Hillary and the Dow. I should move the TV so I can't see/hear it from the computer. Nah. We all know off-topic stuff is frowned upon here, so I'll try to make amends with this on-topic post. What's boat would you like to have, other than the one you currently own? But only what you can afford. What do you think of O'hara's Tolman? Could O'hara and Eisboch pool their resources and invent a new boat? Ever want to build your own boat? (Don't answer, Scotty) Anybody here actually fish from a canoe? Ok, that's enough for now. --Vic 2 other boats. One I am actively looking for, and the 2nd would probably not pass SWMBO's approval First is a Hobie Outback or Revolution. Used as I am thrifty, and since they do not really wearout, save $7-800 on new. 2nd would be a smaller river jetboat. For some local real skinny water. I have thought of building one. But storage would be aproblem. For the use I would give it, probably not worth the $80 / month storage and the $8-9K to build it. Welded 1/4 aluminum bottom. |
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"Eisboch" wrote in message ... "Vic Smith" wrote in message ... On Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:35:38 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote: Ummmm.... I've fished from a canoe. And how did you like it? Any suggestions as to landing big fish, it that happened? Sort of hoping you or O'hara would have some boat design ideas. Here's some: http://www.rexresearch.com/boats/1boat.htm --Vic Spent several summers as a kid on a fresh water pond (small lake) in a wooden framed, canvas covered canoe. Did a lot of bass fishing ... paddling around for hours trolling with a Rebel lure. (it was the only one I had). Caught a few. I don't have a clue how to design a boat. I have enough problems piloting them. Eisboch Funny story about piloting boats. Friend has a 32' Luhrs. Last year at the sport show, his son who is about 7 years old, was with dad looking at a boat. Salesguy, says if your dad bought this boat you could drive it. Robbie tells the saleman, first you drive a car, you pilot a boat. And dad's boat is already much bigger. Dad was proud. |
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On Nov 21, 4:17*pm, Boater wrote:
Vic Smith wrote: I realized my selfishness in watching the news of the moment compelled me to make an off-topic post about Hillary and the Dow. I should move the TV so I can't see/hear it from the computer. Nah. We all know off-topic stuff is frowned upon here, so I'll try to make amends with this on-topic post. What's boat would you like to have, other than the one you currently own? *But only what you can afford. What do you think of O'hara's Tolman? Could O'hara and Eisboch pool their resources and invent a new boat? Ever want to build your own boat? (Don't answer, Scotty) Anybody here actually fish from a canoe? Ok, that's enough for now. --Vic 1. I'm thinking of pulling an Eisboch, selling the boats I have now, and buying a new boat after the "thaw." Does that include the alleged Zimmerman like lobster boat. Send a picture, I may be interested. 2. Not to my taste. I'd rather have a nice dory. Of course. 3. Eisboch might; O'Hara's would blow up. That statement shows your stupidity. What do you know about the condition of OHara's boat? 4. Nope. Though I did help build a couple of boats for others. Liar. 6. Yup.- Liar. |
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On Nov 21, 7:46*pm, Vic Smith wrote:
On Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:35:38 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote: Ummmm.... I've fished from a canoe. And how did you like it? Any suggestions as to landing big fish, it that happened? Sort of hoping you or O'hara would have some boat design ideas. Here's some:http://www.rexresearch.com/boats/1boat.htm --Vic When I lived in Florida, we used canoes to get back in the swamps where the BIG bass lived! We'd go back in and camp for a weekend every month or so. Loved it in the swamps. Have to walk and pull your canoe behind you sometimes, just part of the game. So, anyway, I've fished from a canoe for hours at a time. |
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On Nov 21, 8:17*pm, Boater wrote:
DK wrote: Boater wrote: Vic Smith wrote: On Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:17:40 -0500, Boater wrote: Anybody here actually fish from a canoe? 6. Yup. So tell us about it. *Don't need a novel. --Vic It's no big deal. Out on the Shenandoah and some of it branches. Very light spinning gear for smallies, and light fly tackle for trout. It's no big deal to cast small spin or fly tackle from a canoe. We have a half interest in an Old Town model 169, green, which we bought used from an outfitter. We bought a used canoe previously from the same outfitter, and literally wore it out. "We"? *So you have a quarter interest in a canoe and ZERO interest in a house. *Sucks to be you, WAFA. Hehehe. *You're still and always will be...an idiot.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Yeah, he should know better than to think you actually have the things you try and get people to believe you have. |
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On Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:43:04 -0600, Jim Willemin
wrote: Vic Smith wrote in : I realized my selfishness in watching the news of the moment compelled me to make an off-topic post about Hillary and the Dow. I should move the TV so I can't see/hear it from the computer. Nah. We all know off-topic stuff is frowned upon here, so I'll try to make amends with this on-topic post. What's boat would you like to have, other than the one you currently own? But only what you can afford. What do you think of O'hara's Tolman? Could O'hara and Eisboch pool their resources and invent a new boat? Ever want to build your own boat? (Don't answer, Scotty) Anybody here actually fish from a canoe? Ok, that's enough for now. --Vic I fish from a canoe all the time - it is a magnificent trolling vessel, quiet, slow, maneuverable - and lots of fun if you happen to tie into a lunker smallmouth, who can take you for a Nantucket sleigh ride. There are limitations - casting from a kneeling position is limited, and after several hours one becomes somewhat stiff (watching me roll out of the canoe onto a dock and then trying to stand is one of the comic highlights of the week), but by and large I love fishing from a canoe. Three inch draft is also a plus sometimes. I think my knee joints will be sorely tested. But I won't know until I try it. I'm actually getting interested, tending toward yak. Thanks. --Vic |
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On Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:12:04 -0800, "Calif Bill"
wrote: "Vic Smith" wrote in message .. . I realized my selfishness in watching the news of the moment compelled me to make an off-topic post about Hillary and the Dow. I should move the TV so I can't see/hear it from the computer. Nah. We all know off-topic stuff is frowned upon here, so I'll try to make amends with this on-topic post. What's boat would you like to have, other than the one you currently own? But only what you can afford. What do you think of O'hara's Tolman? Could O'hara and Eisboch pool their resources and invent a new boat? Ever want to build your own boat? (Don't answer, Scotty) Anybody here actually fish from a canoe? Ok, that's enough for now. --Vic 2 other boats. One I am actively looking for, and the 2nd would probably not pass SWMBO's approval First is a Hobie Outback or Revolution. Used as I am thrifty, and since they do not really wearout, save $7-800 on new. 2nd would be a smaller river jetboat. For some local real skinny water. I have thought of building one. But storage would be aproblem. For the use I would give it, probably not worth the $80 / month storage and the $8-9K to build it. Welded 1/4 aluminum bottom. I googled the Rev and was surprised at all the yak stuff out there. Hardly ever see one around here, or where I've been in Florida. And since a "senior" guy like you is fishing in the mighty Pacific ocean from a kayak, I'm getting interested. Always thought it was for kids and hardy Eskimos. Second time today I feel like a dope. --Vic |
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Vic Smith wrote in
: On Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:43:04 -0600, Jim Willemin wrote: Vic Smith wrote in m: I realized my selfishness in watching the news of the moment compelled me to make an off-topic post about Hillary and the Dow. I should move the TV so I can't see/hear it from the computer. Nah. We all know off-topic stuff is frowned upon here, so I'll try to make amends with this on-topic post. What's boat would you like to have, other than the one you currently own? But only what you can afford. What do you think of O'hara's Tolman? Could O'hara and Eisboch pool their resources and invent a new boat? Ever want to build your own boat? (Don't answer, Scotty) Anybody here actually fish from a canoe? Ok, that's enough for now. --Vic I fish from a canoe all the time - it is a magnificent trolling vessel, quiet, slow, maneuverable - and lots of fun if you happen to tie into a lunker smallmouth, who can take you for a Nantucket sleigh ride. There are limitations - casting from a kneeling position is limited, and after several hours one becomes somewhat stiff (watching me roll out of the canoe onto a dock and then trying to stand is one of the comic highlights of the week), but by and large I love fishing from a canoe. Three inch draft is also a plus sometimes. I think my knee joints will be sorely tested. But I won't know until I try it. I'm actually getting interested, tending toward yak. Thanks. --Vic Actually, teh knees ain't so bad - most of your weight is on your butt anyhow. Although I have only handlined from a kayak, I like the fact that when a fish strikes while trolling I can grab the rod with one hand, ship the paddle behind me with the other, easily get the net, and also have lots of room inboard to remove hooks and such. I also like to take lots of tackle and a couple of rods, which I can do easily in a canoe. I also like to take my sweetie, which is lots easier in a canoe.. :) |
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"Vic Smith" wrote in message ... On Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:12:04 -0800, "Calif Bill" wrote: "Vic Smith" wrote in message . .. I realized my selfishness in watching the news of the moment compelled me to make an off-topic post about Hillary and the Dow. I should move the TV so I can't see/hear it from the computer. Nah. We all know off-topic stuff is frowned upon here, so I'll try to make amends with this on-topic post. What's boat would you like to have, other than the one you currently own? But only what you can afford. What do you think of O'hara's Tolman? Could O'hara and Eisboch pool their resources and invent a new boat? Ever want to build your own boat? (Don't answer, Scotty) Anybody here actually fish from a canoe? Ok, that's enough for now. --Vic 2 other boats. One I am actively looking for, and the 2nd would probably not pass SWMBO's approval First is a Hobie Outback or Revolution. Used as I am thrifty, and since they do not really wearout, save $7-800 on new. 2nd would be a smaller river jetboat. For some local real skinny water. I have thought of building one. But storage would be aproblem. For the use I would give it, probably not worth the $80 / month storage and the $8-9K to build it. Welded 1/4 aluminum bottom. I googled the Rev and was surprised at all the yak stuff out there. Hardly ever see one around here, or where I've been in Florida. And since a "senior" guy like you is fishing in the mighty Pacific ocean from a kayak, I'm getting interested. Always thought it was for kids and hardy Eskimos. Second time today I feel like a dope. --Vic I also freedive and used to scuba. Son in law is into scuba and would like me go with him at times. Problem is my body is growing old and the mind is not advancing in time. |
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"Jim Willemin" wrote in message .131... Vic Smith wrote in : On Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:43:04 -0600, Jim Willemin wrote: Vic Smith wrote in : I realized my selfishness in watching the news of the moment compelled me to make an off-topic post about Hillary and the Dow. I should move the TV so I can't see/hear it from the computer. Nah. We all know off-topic stuff is frowned upon here, so I'll try to make amends with this on-topic post. What's boat would you like to have, other than the one you currently own? But only what you can afford. What do you think of O'hara's Tolman? Could O'hara and Eisboch pool their resources and invent a new boat? Ever want to build your own boat? (Don't answer, Scotty) Anybody here actually fish from a canoe? Ok, that's enough for now. --Vic I fish from a canoe all the time - it is a magnificent trolling vessel, quiet, slow, maneuverable - and lots of fun if you happen to tie into a lunker smallmouth, who can take you for a Nantucket sleigh ride. There are limitations - casting from a kneeling position is limited, and after several hours one becomes somewhat stiff (watching me roll out of the canoe onto a dock and then trying to stand is one of the comic highlights of the week), but by and large I love fishing from a canoe. Three inch draft is also a plus sometimes. I think my knee joints will be sorely tested. But I won't know until I try it. I'm actually getting interested, tending toward yak. Thanks. --Vic Actually, teh knees ain't so bad - most of your weight is on your butt anyhow. Although I have only handlined from a kayak, I like the fact that when a fish strikes while trolling I can grab the rod with one hand, ship the paddle behind me with the other, easily get the net, and also have lots of room inboard to remove hooks and such. I also like to take lots of tackle and a couple of rods, which I can do easily in a canoe. I also like to take my sweetie, which is lots easier in a canoe.. :) My sweetie paddles the tandem kayak while her sweetie fishes. Life is good at times. |
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Boater wrote:
DK wrote: Boater wrote: Vic Smith wrote: On Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:17:40 -0500, Boater wrote: Anybody here actually fish from a canoe? 6. Yup. So tell us about it. Don't need a novel. --Vic It's no big deal. Out on the Shenandoah and some of it branches. Very light spinning gear for smallies, and light fly tackle for trout. It's no big deal to cast small spin or fly tackle from a canoe. We have a half interest in an Old Town model 169, green, which we bought used from an outfitter. We bought a used canoe previously from the same outfitter, and literally wore it out. "We"? So you have a quarter interest in a canoe and ZERO interest in a house. Sucks to be you, WAFA. Hehehe. You're still and always will be...an idiot. Idiot? I *own* my house. |
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D K wrote:
Boater wrote: DK wrote: Boater wrote: Vic Smith wrote: On Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:17:40 -0500, Boater wrote: Anybody here actually fish from a canoe? 6. Yup. So tell us about it. Don't need a novel. --Vic It's no big deal. Out on the Shenandoah and some of it branches. Very light spinning gear for smallies, and light fly tackle for trout. It's no big deal to cast small spin or fly tackle from a canoe. We have a half interest in an Old Town model 169, green, which we bought used from an outfitter. We bought a used canoe previously from the same outfitter, and literally wore it out. "We"? So you have a quarter interest in a canoe and ZERO interest in a house. Sucks to be you, WAFA. Hehehe. You're still and always will be...an idiot. Idiot? I *own* my house. It must really be dull to be as simple-minded and binary as you are. Do you go through most of your day without a thought in your head? |
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"Boater" wrote in message ... D K wrote: Boater wrote: DK wrote: Boater wrote: Vic Smith wrote: On Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:17:40 -0500, Boater wrote: Anybody here actually fish from a canoe? 6. Yup. So tell us about it. Don't need a novel. --Vic It's no big deal. Out on the Shenandoah and some of it branches. Very light spinning gear for smallies, and light fly tackle for trout. It's no big deal to cast small spin or fly tackle from a canoe. We have a half interest in an Old Town model 169, green, which we bought used from an outfitter. We bought a used canoe previously from the same outfitter, and literally wore it out. "We"? So you have a quarter interest in a canoe and ZERO interest in a house. Sucks to be you, WAFA. Hehehe. You're still and always will be...an idiot. Idiot? I *own* my house. It must really be dull to be as simple-minded and binary as you are. Do you go through most of your day without a thought in your head? If Ditzy had a thought, he could be dangerous. |
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On Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:04:29 -0500, DK wrote:
Boater wrote: Vic Smith wrote: On Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:17:40 -0500, Boater wrote: Anybody here actually fish from a canoe? 6. Yup. So tell us about it. Don't need a novel. --Vic It's no big deal. Out on the Shenandoah and some of it branches. Very light spinning gear for smallies, and light fly tackle for trout. It's no big deal to cast small spin or fly tackle from a canoe. We have a half interest in an Old Town model 169, green, which we bought used from an outfitter. We bought a used canoe previously from the same outfitter, and literally wore it out. "We"? So you have a quarter interest in a canoe and ZERO interest in a house. Sucks to be you, WAFA. Was this thread too peaceful? -- John H. |
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"JohnH" wrote in message ... On Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:04:29 -0500, DK wrote: Boater wrote: Vic Smith wrote: On Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:17:40 -0500, Boater wrote: Anybody here actually fish from a canoe? 6. Yup. So tell us about it. Don't need a novel. --Vic It's no big deal. Out on the Shenandoah and some of it branches. Very light spinning gear for smallies, and light fly tackle for trout. It's no big deal to cast small spin or fly tackle from a canoe. We have a half interest in an Old Town model 169, green, which we bought used from an outfitter. We bought a used canoe previously from the same outfitter, and literally wore it out. "We"? So you have a quarter interest in a canoe and ZERO interest in a house. Sucks to be you, WAFA. Was this thread too peaceful? -- John H. Time you instilled dicipline in your troops. |
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