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    Best Places to Live in the US for Canoeing?

    Did you find a new home yet? I agree with many others - Michigan can be crowded during July/August. A lot of people vacation here from all over so the popular spots are good to avoid during prime time. I believe, like anywhere else, there are many more hidden gems than popular spots that you...
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    Canoe for solo tripping and fishing

    have you tried the northstar pearl? wondering how it compares to your polaris.
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    Canoe for solo tripping and fishing

    after reading a bunch of Rutstrum books and also a couple Bill Mason books that was my conclusion as well. A good, lightweight 16' tandem paddled solo is probably going to be the best do-all unit for me. I don't get out in a boat as much as I would like at this point but am keeping my eyes out...
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    Canoe for solo tripping and fishing

    does anyone know if canoecopia offers opportunity to test out boats, or is it mostly just a go look at what is new? I looked at the website and didn't see anything one way or the other about test paddles.
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    Mourning Drowned Rivers

    many hydro electric dams here in Michigan don't make as much money as they cost to maintain anymore. There are ongoing talks with DNR, energy companies, environmental groups and property owners of what to do with the dams along the Au Sable as well as several other well-know rivers. Major issues...
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    Canoe for solo tripping and fishing

    I may make a trip to the WI show, will look up info on that. Stevet - I love winter! Unfortunately, the wife does not and plans for us to go somewhere warmer for Jan-March every year it sounds like. Oh well, I can adapt. Well, reading about the northstar boats (northwind solo, polaris with a...
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    Canoe for solo tripping and fishing

    I will reach out to Ron. I work out of Ann Arbor and will be down there in a couple weeks... Thanks to all for the suggestions and advice. Reading about the bob special, that sounds like it may check off most of my wants/needs even if it isn't a dedicated solo. I will also look for events/shows...
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    Canoe for solo tripping and fishing

    New member from Michigan here looking for help. I currently have a meyers sportspal s13 squareback that works great for flatwater fishing with a trolling motor but doesn't paddle well, pretty much have to use a double blade or pole it in shallow water. It is very thin aluminum so it wouldn't...
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