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Nice report, sounds like solitude was available with some effort. Curious what bug shelter you were using?

Thanks. At this point, flare is beginning to sound like it might be a better way to go to me considering we’ll be more heavily loaded. But everything I’m looking at is about 36” wide at center. Middle seat behind center not quite that wide and I’ll probably be in it. Right now thinking of...

I’m seeing a V front and back, possibly transitioning to flat or flatter? Hard to tell, not seeing a full photo. Hadn’t noticed that. Thanks for the heads up. Could always verify.

And thanks for verifying @memaquay - measuring these overhead views end to end on the canoe and finding exact center (not the yoke) on these canoes listed as symmetrical it looks like on some, the widest part is 2-4” rear of center (about the width of 2 yokes or so, max). But I suppose it is...

Thanks guys. This research is looking like it will keep me busy for a while. Sounds like some great places to check out, wide range, thank you.

Thanks all, I appreciate your time and great things to think on.

Thanks Steve. I’m starting to wonder if these photos are stitched together or something and that threw me off. I’m hearing more than a couple people say symmetrical is more stable / predictable. That sounds pretty good to me. Asymmetrical more efficient, sounds good as well but I’d say stability...

Thanks for your input @gumpus, ha. I’m looking to evaluate this topic at a more general level than boat by boat right now and am curious on learning more about pros and cons. Some good reading in previous threads. I’ll definitely start a new topic if I’m looking to compare specific canoes and...

That’s the conundrum. If you had to pick one?

Hey @Jmharrick absolutely fishing for answers but in no way am looking to hear an answer on something I’ve already decided, unless you consider southern-ish Canada or the northern U.S. as a prerequisite on this destination thread. :) Epoxy yes, I’ve decided to go that route for several reasons...

Thanks. I was wondering if it was just the photography. Appreciate the response. Yes, I was thinking solo if needed but with weight. But most likely would be 2 minimum. I see a lot of people saying they like symmetrical so they can solo backwards but with 3 seats on the asymmetrical (if I went...

I was thinking the same. And thanks for mentioning the Itasca. That said, have it narrowed down to epoxy (shortens the list pretty quick).

Sorry missed the question on frequency of use: as much as possible throughout the year day fishing with 2 on lakes, longer tripping type trips perhaps twice a year, lake based.

First canoe in a long time. First “serious” tripping canoe that will weigh less than say 75lbs. What I’m curious about is the nature of symmetrical vs. asymmetrical - as I hopefully explained earlier looking at options, I am seeing symmetrical canoes that appear to be asymmetrical - the widest...

Yep, drive time factored in on that. I appreciate the suggestion on the BWCA rental approach, but that’s not my style or what I’m looking for at all. I can see how that would be a good way to go for some for sure. Not following you on some parts here - but I am not sure how I could help your...

I can see that at first for sure. That said, looking to make the best choice for when it does matter or have a good chance at doing so - I don’t really take a flip the coin approach on decisions like this or at this cost.

Thank you. Have read that a few times now. I guess my hangup is that at least by these photos many canoes that are called symmetrical appear to be a bit off and others listed as asymmetrical are more symmetrical than the symmetricals. Hope that makes sense. :)

Yep, saw your note on the other thread. Sounding like you guys are thinking 18.5’ might even be on the short side. But guess I’ll just have to skip rail travel. I looked at the Champlain, but Wenonah didn’t suggest it for 3.

Thanks guys. Saskatchewan sounds interesting.

Portages are ok. Length of trip - perhaps a week to 10 days or less at a medium pace and a canoe (~18.5’). Think we have pretty much covered the rest. Any other areas to check out appreciated and appreciate the leads so far.