Canoe or Kayak?

[Todd Greenwald]

I use a 10 ft Aqua Pod.  It is a hybrid low profile boat that is part kayak/canoe.  It weighs about 60 pounds and I can easily carry it from my vehicle to the water. I have got through only 4 inches of water in it and have hauled two Southern Michigan farm bucks out with gear & had no problems.  These things are also almost impossible to flip which is a bonus.

[Killdeer]

THAT looks interesting...
Killdeer  

[**DONOTDELETE**]

I just got a old Coleman ram-x 15 canoe and a game feeder for trade (work). Can't wait to get out on the water now...

[Jeff Mundy]

I would choose a sit on top or a hybrid like the Native on page 1. They're just more versatile & efficient in my opinion... much easier to handle by yourself as well.

[Killdeer]

I am used to canoes, but I live in a two bedroom flat and need something that fits in the bed of my pickup. That last one seemed to do the trick. Need room for camera, maybe a dog, and a fishing pole and a book.

Killdeer

[swamprooter]

I have a Wenonah 16 ft prospector that I love, when I wear it out I will buy another just like it. I thought that a kayak would be just the ticket for going by myself so I bought a 14' perception. I absolutely hated it, once you were in it, it handled like a dream and paddled great however getting into and out of it was an absolute pain in the rear. It had no room for gear at all, my fishing pole, recurve and small backpack was all it would handle. Now I am looking at solo canoes but will never go back to a kayak for serious hunting and fishing. Chris

My old Sam's club special overloaded for a camping trip.
   

My constant companion, the infamous Rusty dog napping.
   

My Wenonah.
   

[mrjsl]

I went through this last season. Researched everything. Was leaning toward the Native Ultimate. Guy at the store told me for what I wanted to do I needed a canoe. Ended up buying a Wenonah royalex Adirondack. 16'

THe guy at the store was right - I discovered that the day I needed to paddle a deer + all camping and hunting gear 10 miles down a big river to the takeouts.

I'm extremely pleased with my canoe. I'd like to have a bigger one, in fact. I paddle into a very remote area to hunt, no road access. Having done it a number of times last season, there is no way I'd try it in any kind of yak I've seen.

 

 

[Troy Breeding]

I made this one for fishing in the local lakes. Still, I wouldn't turn down a chance to hunt out of it.

When I lic. it the conservation officer said he felt it would easily carry me and additional 500#.

My only problem would be putting it down a rocky river or creek. Too much would in it to scuff it up on rocks.

Troy

[swamprooter]

A little comparison pic, I know there are bigger yaks but still gives you a rough idea. Not to mention I enjoy paddling a canoe much better, I really get tired of cold water dripping in my lap with a double blade. Learn to do a good J stroke and a good canoe is a joy.

My perception, that was sold after 2 trips, and my sons otter.
   
   

[LA Trapper]

How about the best of both worlds and get a pirogue.  Check this Louisiana boy out.  He has a great design even with wheels for one man transport to and from the water.

http://banditmarine.com/index.html

Billy