Author Topic: Trapping by canoe (Read 574 times)

Woodsman · « **on:** March 04, 2005, 01:56:44 PM »

This was the 2nd year that I trapped by canoe and it was a blast. I have an oldtowne stillwater and it lets me get into places where bigger boats couldn't think of going. I was just wondering how many of you guys trap out of a canoe and how you like it? Tony

Bogmaster · « **Reply #1 on:** March 04, 2005, 08:46:30 PM »

My friend Mike and I have trapped out of his canoe each fall for the last several years.I never feel comfortable in a canoe,though I haven't tipped us over. Canoes can be awful hard to handle in big winds.But we are able to weasel our way into some areas I couldnt in my jon boat.
Tom

Woodsman · « **Reply #2 on:** March 05, 2005, 04:33:56 PM »

Hey Tom, I know what you mean. I wouldn't want to use a canoe with a partner. I trap solo and use an Oldtowne stillwater. This canoe is 12 ft. long,41 inches wide at the beam and can carry 15 times it's weight (750 lbs). On bigger water , I use a jonboat and motor because of the wind and rough water.
By the way Tom,I've read alot your articles in the Trapper and Predator Caller and really enjoy your writing. Keep up the good work.Tony

Bogmaster · « **Reply #3 on:** March 05, 2005, 08:39:10 PM »

Tony,glad you have liked the articles.You can read my next one in the April/May issue of the TPC magazine.
Tom

Wackyquacker · « **Reply #4 on:** March 06, 2005, 04:59:55 AM »

I made three flat sets by my canoe and IMHO the canoe was spooking the coyotes. :-D

(just a little humor here)

RdFx · « **Reply #5 on:** March 06, 2005, 05:08:46 AM »

Your fibbing WQ as ive heard fm a good source that your canoe floated away with all the rain you have had. Is it true that its the first time the canoe ever floated in New Mexico??