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Offline DC

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FF from a canoe
« on: March 11, 2010, 06:46:50 AM »
Does anyone out there fly fish from a canoe.  I just bought a 16'6" Bell Northwind.  I watched people do it on Baum Lake in CA and other places as well.  With the clamp on outriggers they are very stable.  I have a great pontoon boat, an Outcast 10' with graphite oars but frankly, I am tired of the set up chore, fins, cold water etc. 

I would like hear how you like it or not and your experiences.
Thanks!
Dana
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Re: FF from a canoe
« Reply #1 on: March 11, 2010, 10:35:10 AM »
I do it. I dont have outriggers but see how they could come in handy. its amazing how even a small fish can pull the canoe through the water while fighting it.

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Re: FF from a canoe
« Reply #2 on: March 11, 2010, 02:17:54 PM »
I don't own a canoe but I do fly fish out of my piroque. It is a lot fun fly fishing for Bass and Bluegill. I have also used it catfishing. Set the hook and hold on til they get tired.

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Re: FF from a canoe
« Reply #3 on: March 12, 2010, 01:49:44 AM »
      I thought that's why they made canoes.....for us fly rodders to get up and down the river.  I used a Grumman for years, then went to a kayak....gave it to my son two years ago and got a Nucanoe and absolutely love it(not that I didn't like the kayak).  I describe the Nucanoe as a hybrid canoe/SOT kayak/drift boat. ;D
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Re: FF from a canoe
« Reply #4 on: March 12, 2010, 08:56:33 AM »
Had an Old Town years ago while in Colorado, great fishing on Horsetooth Res. Boy, that brings back memories.