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I have a PakCanoe 165 which means no gunnels and most of the structure is flexible. I think that rules out buying a stabilizer (at least...

As a relatively recent resident of Alaska who was exposed to dip netting for the first time this year, I'm enjoying reading through this...

I fall asleep easily too. My major reading these days is the comic strip “Pearls Before Swine.” A lot easier than James Joyce.

I guess I should have mentioned that I'm not talking about wind with significant waves. If there are waves, keeping them out of your...

Mostly what others have said. Know thy strengths. Know thy limitations. Know thyself. Otherwise... My facetious approach is to lean into...

I suspect that these are transmission wheels which have been filled with concrete to make them run more smoothly. or Saw Mill Fly...

Some trip notes related to wind. And...food.

The paddle has two sections which slide together and are held in place with a button. Unfortunately, the length isn't adjustable. It's a...

Lake paddles tend to be long and narrow. River paddles tend to be wider and shorter. It is very useful to try different paddles...

It's always a good idea to go to the pond. Here's what my local river looked like today. I am also working on technique since I have...

Thanks for the replies. It sounds like some adaptation is warranted with different paddles, but in my case there's something not quite...

Novice canoeist here. I was out on a local pond today and was using a paddle with a wider flatter face than the inexpensive wood thing...