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Recent content by Shacked

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    anchors for pirogue

    Scotty Anchor system and Ankle weights http://allwatersfishing.com/product_inf ... s_id=15053 Scotty makes a real good anchor system, have this system attached to my stern and instead of using a metal anchor, I bought a set of 5 lb. ankle weights from any sports supply store. Weight is...
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    Need Some Advice

    I have found a Mad River Quest canoe at a dealers. The canoe is 14.5 feet long, fiberglass, 35 inch beam with ash rails, seats and yoke. The boat does not have a scratch on it, been in the showroom, no sun. The boat is discontinued by Mad River and is twenty years old, the dealer is selling...
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    Members Thoughts on different types of Paddles

    Would be interested in reading the comments from members on straight, bent shaft and double bent shaft paddles performance, comfort and ease of use for canoes. Thanks, Shack
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    Any advice on trolling motors on canoes

    Thanks! Looks like I may have a buyer for my kayak and will move on the canoe, appreciate the input. What a great forum this is, one of the best I have visited, a lot of knowledge and some good natured ribbing. thanks, Shacked
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    Any advice on trolling motors on canoes

    Thinking about selling my kayak and getting a canoe, my wife can't fit on the kayak with me, and all of sudden she has developed an interest. I keep telling her I'm on the water, not at the local topless bar. Any of you old timers or new timers using a trolling motor, what thrust, and how do...