Canoes.......

[Bow Man]

I was wondering what is the "best" style/ design for a fishing canoe ? It will be for two people, on smaller bodies of water ex: Cootes, Lake Gibson, Grand River....etc...etc.. But there will be a few times that I would use it "up" north (Kill Bear Park) I go there 3-4 times a yr.

I really what something that is wide, very stable and durable. So what would all of you suggest?

Thanks

 

[Knuguy]

Get a Sportspal, unless you plan on doing some serious paddling.

 

[apz245]

the wider it is.. the harder you'll be paddling, remember that, sometimes its good to have something that cuts through the water, especially on windy days.

as for which "style" is better, I say the square kind that you can attach a motor to... that way you can troll also (not just out of laziness) edit: I really think this is a GREAT fishing setup for backwaters and lakes with restricted access. even compared to an aluminum cartopper.. I hope to own something like this eventually but its long down on my list of toys

otherwise its a matter of your personal preference, it depends on the shape of the hull and how wide the canoe is but generally wider and flat bottom= stable and harder to paddle, narrow with V Hull is easy to paddle but wobbly, the latter is what I use and on days with 2 people casting or windy ones.. lets just say I'm glad I'm a good swimmer.