Canoe fishing is a picturesque and tranquil way to experience the outdoors. Yet, canoes are not specifically designed for fishing, and serenity can turn sour for the unprepared. After several seasons I have learned that a few items can make canoeing more comfortable and fishing more productive. Here is a list of 10 things to bring when canoe fishing.
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Here are a couple of safety tips to keep in mind before you hit the water in your kayak. One has to do with the importance of carrying a whistle with you, and the other underscores the importance of being seen in your craft in low-light conditions.
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Hypothermia is the loss of body heat, which can result in severe trauma and/or death. Here are some signs to recognize it, and what you should do to treat it.
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I’ve admitted my deeply entrenched fear of the water and ways in which I’ve overcome it for the love of the Great Outdoors. One of my most memorable experiences along these lines came when I agreed to try sea kayaking in Washington’s San Juan Islands with my friend, Katie.
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One of the girls had quit my best friend’s coed canoe cruising team. I wasn’t the first person they thought of to replace her… or the second, or third. But with less than two months before the three-day river race, I would do. My transformation from mall rat to river rat began!
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Canoeing safety is too often ignored. Seasoned paddlers frequently think the rules don’t apply to them, and novices don’t like to look like the “rube” in the group, so they’re apt to let things slide. Here are some good tips to review before you float your craft.
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Flat Spinning By Keith Liles (Article used with permission from Fluid Magazine. Visit the magazine at http://www.dagger.com/fluidmag/fluid.html) Remember the good old days of Kool-Aid stains and Sit-n-Spins? For people who kayak, those days are not as long gone as you … Continued
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The following lists are suggestions. The actual equipment that you carry will depend on your likes and dislikes. The lists include most of the items that might be carried on a luxurious-style raft trip where weight isn’t much of a problem.
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